Empowering Student Voices
Effective schools build a culture where teachers and students work together, and where student voice, agency and leadership are understood as inter-related factors that contribute to the notion of empowerment and a sense of school pride.
Our students can participate in a range of opportunities to practice their leadership skills.
Student Representative Council
At Doncaster Secondary College, we value the voices of our students and ensure they play an integral role in the daily operations of our school. Our Student Representative Council (SRC) provides a platform where students, elected through an interview process, can represent their peers and contribute meaningfully to school life.
The SRC is actively involved in shaping school policies, planning initiatives, and supporting the smooth running of our school. It includes senior and middle school captains, along with representatives from all year levels, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives are heard.
The SRC engages in discussions on various school matters, including uniform policies, curriculum development, and significant events. Additionally, the SRC reviews proposals and makes recommendations that are often presented at school council meetings.
Interact Club
The Interact club of Doncaster Secondary College aims to bring together students from all year levels enabling them to develop their leadership skills in one way or another, while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
What are the benefits?
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
- Take action to make a difference in your school and community
- Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
- Become a leader in your school and community
- Have fun and make new friends from around the world
Around the world there are;
- 20,372 Interact Clubs
- 468,556 Interact Members
- 159 Counties with clubs
What’s involved?
Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Rotary club sponsors mentor and guide Interactors as they carry out projects and develop leadership skills.
Teach the Teacher
At Doncaster Secondary College, student voice is an important part of the day to day running at our college. Teach the Teacher is a student-led professional learning program for teachers, where everyone has a voice.
What are the benefits?
Teach the Teacher provides a space for our students, teachers and principal team to connect, explore and share ideas in a constructive and judgement free environment. By giving students a greater say in their education Teach the Teacher aims to create a positive community for all.
