The Craigslea State High School House Council provides an opportunity for students across the six secondary school year levels to contribute to issues and decisions that interest them, allowing them to positively impact the school's culture.
The House Council meets twice a term after school and attendance at all meetings is mandatory for members. During these meetings, they collaborate with peers from other year levels to implement improvements for their house and the wider school community. Additionally, House Council Executives meet with the Principal, Deputy Principals and Head of Department for Senior and Junior Schooling to discuss key matters.
House Council Executive Roles and Duties
The two House Council Executives are chosen to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Oversee and support the progress of House Captains and their initiatives.
- Organise, lead and run House Council meetings in a manner that supports student voice, shared ideas and constructive conversation.
- Provide a positive, safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students involved in the House Council.
- Leading by example in all aspects of school life and upholding school values in a manner worthy of the position.
- Presenting as exemplary role models and recognised leaders in the school community, conducting themselves in a safe and respectful manner.
- Attend regular meetings with the Principal, Deputy Principals, Head of Department for Senior Schooling, School Captains, Vice-Captains, Prefects, House Council and other Captains.
- Always wear the correct school uniform, as outlined in the School Dress Code.
House Council Executive Election Procedure
- Interested students should download and print the Pledge Form, complete the application, and return it to the student counter.
- Additionally,
complete the online Microsoft Forms application sent via email by the
Year Level Coordinator. This form will allow you to provide details of
your three teacher references.
Nominees and their
references are then considered by the Head of Department Senior
Schooling, the Deputy Principal and the Year 11 Coordinator. The
House Council Executives are announced at a Full School Assembly in Term 3, and
the Induction Ceremony for all student leadership positions takes place
in Term 4.