Summerhill College

Outgoing Council with Bishop Jones

What is a Student Council?
A Student Council is a representative structure for students only, through which they can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students.Usually the student council works with a teacher, who is the link person between students and staff and management in the school.Many schools already have excellent student councils.

The work of the Student Council
A Student Council is a representative structure for all the students in the school. It provides students with the opportunity to become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents. It should always work for the benefit of the school and its students.Summerhill College has a very active Student Council, who are assisted in their work by staff member, Mr Derek Wynne.

The council meets regularly in the Gabriel Dunne meeting room. This room was named, to recognise and respect the recently retired teacher, Mr Gabriel Dunne, who was renowned for his pastoral care work with the student body.