MEET THE CANDIDATES

President

Jahrio Ferron 4u1 Denesha Joseph 4u3

Vice President

Rhannah Edwards 4u5 Shaznae Martin 4u1

Secretary

Jaheim Fraser 3Rm11 Niesha Harris 4u6 Thorell Henry 4u5

Public Relations Officer

Julia Lewis 2Rm6 Sarah Medina 2Rm4

Form Representatives

2^nd

Clenesia Joseph 2Rm7 Makayla Scott 2Rm 6

4^th

Genet Gould 4u2 Xolani James 4u1 Allanah Richards 4u1 Nickquane Theodore 4u2

5^th

Behanna Joseph 5u8 Zoya Simon 5u10

Unopposed Candidates

Catrice “Nalarie” Brazier 3N1 Atti’anna Bleau 1Rm19 Dejourn Wilson 3Rm11

Treasurer 1st Form Representative 3rd Form Representative

Getting There

As Graduation Day approaches, it’s easy to begin wondering “what’s next?”, “where do I go from here?” or “….???”. It’s easy to feel lost in a sea of faces, not really sure of where you’re going, so used to where you’ve been. It’s never too early to start planning for the what’s next. What steps do you think will form the path of your journey?

What do you want to do? Every road begins here. Deciding the path to take can seem frustrating and confusing especially when there are so many options available. Maybe choosing one thing won’t be the best thing for you. And there’s no limit on what you can be. Is it the thing that brings you joy, that you do really well, that has always interested you? Or is it something that’s more of a challenge and requires effort but you think might be worthwhile?

How do you make it happen? While it’s good to dream, it’s better to put in the work. The dreams you pursue by working hard have a better chance of becoming real than the ones that stay in your head and fade when you’re awake. So write it down, plot it out, visualise it, read about it. If long term goals overwhelm you, you can start small to achieve big. Remember, one one full basket.

Who or what will help you? A support system can be essential on the path of life. Failing feels worse when faced with disappointing others even more so than disappointing ourselves. Knowing that you have people who are you rooting for your success adds to the feeling that your dreams can make sense. And sometimes you will walk the path alone and that’s okay too. Truth is, your options aren’t few. For the student today interested in achieving their goals, there are more opportunities for higher learning and certification than ever before. Make use of them.

Make your plans. You’re already in the process of creating your future with every step you take now carrying you closer. Be less afraid of the “what if it doesn’t work out?” Be more afraid of the “what if I don’t even try?” You can do it. You’ll get there.

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:

Strive for good citizenship within the school community.
Respect all individuals in the school community.
Involve all students in sharing ideas to make our school the best it could be.
Help all students work together for the betterment of our school.
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 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th 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 11^th through to Thursday, November 14^th, 2024. The running candidates will be announced on Friday, November 15^th, 2024. Each candidate will have an opportunity to campaign for a week from Monday, November 18^th to Friday, November 22^nd, 2024. The student council elections will be held on Monday, November 25^th, 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!