Day: November 15, 2024

Kids Fun Corner

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The Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Answer to last weeks riddle: stapler

Let’s Talk Dirty

Politics?

Good qualities are what you look for when choosing a good student leader. As the student council elections approach and the candidates begin their campaign, here are a few things you should look for in the contenders that you choose to represent you on the Student Council.

Positivity

The leaders that you choose should believe that whatever goal has been set can be accomplished, even if said goal is a bit difficult and may take time. Their positivity should be inspirational to students and staff alike.

Hardworking

Hardworking student leaders inspire and push their classmates to do more. Look for the students that you see working hard, and let them know they are showing signs of being a good leader. If they are hardworking in the classroom then they’ll work hard for you as your council.

In service of others

The students who demonstrate strong leadership skills when they want what is best for others, and are willing to go out of their way to help their peers and communities are the ones who are definitely excellent leaders. In a classroom setting, this is best seen through acts of kindness or selflessness.

A good listener

An important leadership skill is genuinely caring about and listening to the thoughts and concerns of others. Leading others must come from a desire to help. When students practice this skill in group work, they’re not only listening carefully to other students’ concerns, they’re also being more receptive of feedback and are willing to compromise.

A good decision-maker

Students who exhibit great leadership when they evaluate a given situation and come to a well-reasoned conclusion about the best course of action are who you want on your council. Ultimately, good decision-making comes from a sense of responsibility, a good understanding of the problem, and the ability to think under pressure.

A good communicator

Another important student leadership quality is communication because student council members will have to communicate their ideas to the rest of the council and the student body. If students have an idea of how things should be done, they take on the role of being a good leader when they make their suggestions known in an open and respectful manner.

Encouraging

Part of being an effective leader is recognizing that everyone comes with different backgrounds and experiences. A strong leader will support and use the strengths of the council members, while also trying to assist when others are struggling.

Responsible

If something goes wrong, student leaders do not pass the blame or make excuses but take responsibility for their part. Then, they learn from it, do what’s needed to correct what went wrong, and keep moving forward. When things go right, the most effective leaders are humble and recognize the efforts of their group and not just their own.

If you keep these guidelines in mind you’ll choose the BEST leaders for your student council.

Our Voice

It’s that time of year when it’s up to the student body to exercise their rights. It’s Student Council Elections! What is a student council? A student council is a group of students who have been elected by their peers to address issues of concern and organize student events and activities. The council also aims to make positive changes that benefit the students, the school and the surrounding community. At the Princess Margaret School, the student council’s purpose is to:

  1. Strive for good citizenship within the school community.
  2. Respect all individuals in the school community.
  3. Involve all students in sharing ideas to make our school the best it could be.
  4. Help all students work together for the betterment of our school.
  5. Give all students practice in democracy in action.

The President

The person in this position is seen as the Big Kahuna. He / She represents the entire student body, as well as the entire student council. The president is responsible for running council meetings and is in charge of organizing all student council activities. 

The Vice-President

 This person is the second in charge. He / She represents the student body and student council when the president is not able to do so.

The Secretary

The Secretary records the minutes or the “happenings” of all meetings. They maintain a record of all Council correspondence, in addition, the secretary keeps a register of all active members and oversees all publications and publicity relating to the organization.

The Treasurer

This person manages the financial aspects of student council and any other student organizations within the school associated with the council. This includes tasks such as budgeting, financial record keeping, reporting, and ensuring responsible use of funds.

The Public Relations Officer

Also known as the P.R.O. this is the hype man so to speak of the council. He / She keeps permanent records of all the Student Council’s activities.  They promote the councils’ open meetings, elections, programs, legislation, and activities. They also relay information from the council to the student body.

Form Representatives

This person represents their form or level on the council. There is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th form representative position in the council at the Princess Margaret School. Each Form Rep is there to stand for their level’s voice and interests making sure that each form is treated equally and fairly.

Nominations for Student Council at the Princess Margaret School began on Monday, November 11th through to Thursday, November 14th, 2024. The running candidates will be announced on Friday, November 15th, 2024. Each candidate will have an opportunity to campaign for a week from Monday, November 18th to Friday, November 22nd, 2024. The student council elections will be held on Monday, November 25th, 2024 where students will have the opportunity to vote at polling stations and via electronic ballot.

This is your chance to impact the things that happen at your school.

Come out and exercise your right to vote!