House Council Representatives play a vital role in shaping the student experience at Craigslea SHS. As leaders within their houses, they represent the voices of students across all year levels, ensuring concerns and ideas are heard. They communicate key outcomes from House Council meetings and work alongside their House Captains to plan and support fundraising events for our chosen school charity.
Beyond their leadership duties, House Council Representatives contribute to school-based activities, assist with community service and fundraising efforts, and set an example by upholding school values. With meetings held twice a term, these student leaders help drive positive change at Craigslea SHS.
House Council Representative Roles and Duties
All House Council Representatives are expected to:
- Represent the issues of students across all year levels.
- Communicate the outcomes of discussions from House Council meetings to the student body.
- Support their House Captains in organising their fundraising event for the chosen school charity.
- Participate in school-based activities as required, including assisting with fundraising or community service events for other year levels.
- At all times, uphold the school rules and encourage fellow students to respect them.
- Behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
- Attend all scheduled House Council meetings, including any additional meetings arranged by the Year Level Coordinators (YLCs).
- Attend rostered lunchtime activities organised by the Year Level Coordinators in the Year 7 and Year 8 areas.
- Always wear the correct school uniform, as outlined in the School Dress Code.
Leadership Expectations and Accountability
The
House Council Representatives are expected to actively fulfil all
responsibilities associated with the role. Failure to meet the
expectations of the position or demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the
role may result in a review of the student's appointment and could lead
to the loss of their position.
Any instance of academic
misconduct, a major breach of the Student Code of Conduct, or failure to
uphold the school's values and expectations will result in the student
being stood down from their leadership position and required to hand
over their badge and leadership responsibilities.
House Council Representatives Election Procedure
During Term 3, students interested in becoming a House Representative can nominate themselves and prepare a one-minute speech to present to their house during form time. House members then vote for their representative, with successful candidates announced at the Leadership Induction in Term 4.