The functions and activities of a Student Council should support the aims and objectives of the Council and promote the development of the college and the welfare of its students. In planning and undertaking activities during the course of the college year, the Council should:

• Work closely with the management, teachers and students.
• Consult regularly with students in the college.
• Involve as many students as possible in the activities of the Council. There is a wide range of activities of benefit to the college community which a Student Council may wish to undertake, some of which are outlined below:

Representing the views of the student body to the college management:

• This should be one of the fundamental aims of every Council. It involves talking and listening to the student body, considering their views and concerns, and discussing these with the college management on behalf of the students.

Promoting good communications within the college:

• Improving communication within the college community is a shared responsibility and a Student Council can contribute to this process. Making presentations at staff meetings to keep staff informed of activities, keeping a Student Council notice-board or organising a regular newsletter are just some ways the Council can communicate with the students and staff.

Supporting the educational development and progress of students:

• The Student Council can contribute to the learning environment for students in the college by, for example, setting up study groups for students in exam classes or homework clubs, or organising lunch time activities such as language clubs.

Assisting with induction and/or mentoring for new first year students:

• Starting college life is a challenging new experience for 1st Year students. During the mentoring programme senior students help new students to find their feet and can help their integration into the college community.

Contributing to the development of college policy:

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• The Student Council can actively contribute to the development of college policy in a wide range of areas such as bullying, uniform requirements, behaviour code and extra-curricular activities. The Council could form sub-committees to consider individual policy issues.

Assisting in college sporting and cultural activities:

• Student Councils can assist in organising and developing sports and cultural activities within the college, including, for example, sports days and drama or musical events. Assisting with or organising fund-raising events for charity Student Councils can organise events both within the college and involving the wider community, for the purposes of raising money for designated charities.

Bridging with Student Councils in other colleges:

• It may be useful for a Student Council to bridge with Student Councils in other colleges, particularly in the organisation of sporting and cultural activities and when fund-raising for charity. An existing Student Council could have a useful role in helping and advising a newly formed Student Council in another college.