The Student Council is an integral and highly active part of life at Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Gortnor Abbey.
Working in partnership with school management, staff, parents, and the wider school community, the Student Council helps ensure that students have a meaningful voice in school life.
The Council promotes communication, collaboration, and positive change while helping to create an environment where every student feels heard, respected, and valued.
Members work together to represent their classmates, share ideas, raise concerns, and contribute to initiatives that benefit the entire school community.
Useful Resources
Providing a voice for students and representing the views of each year group.
Acting as a link between students, staff, management, and parents.
Contributing ideas and feedback on school initiatives and improvements.
Gathering student opinions on areas such as facilities, wellbeing, and school policies.
Organising events and initiatives that support both the school and wider community.
Developing confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership skills.
Student Leadership in Action
The Student Council meets regularly throughout the school year, giving representatives the opportunity to bring forward ideas, suggestions, and concerns from their classmates.
Over the years, the Council has successfully contributed to a variety of school initiatives, fundraising events, and improvements to student facilities.
From organising activities such as Christmas Jumper Day to helping introduce outdoor picnic benches for students, the Council continues to make a positive and lasting impact on school life.
