Minutes of Meeting

 

Date of Meeting: Monday 04th December 2000, Period 4

 

1.       Review of Last Meetings Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed on.  Updates on the following items were given.  Some points are also discussed later on.

 

1.1    School Uniform

A reminder to all divisions that it is requested that all questionnaires, which have been handed out to each division, should be returned before the Christmas Break.  These views can then be discussed at a future meeting and suggestions passed onto Mr. Henstock.

 

1.2    Computers in Library

At the last meeting, it was reported that the library had been donated five new computers for use during private study time by sixth formers but a set-up cost of £300 would be needed for each computer to be connected to the network.  The Student Council was asked to help with the fundraising.  Recent developments have now resulted in all five of the computers being networked and fully operational.  This is due to financial assistance from the ICT Department in covering the various costs.  This is very good news and means that the computers will also be available to members of the Community College if they wish to use them.  The use of these computers will follow the usual booking system operated by the librarians.

 

1.3    School Transport

Complaints about buses that were raised at the last meeting have been looked into with the following reports regarding the buses:

It was pointed out that any complaints about the LS buses should be directed towards Mr. Beaumont (Bursar) while complaints about the S buses should be directed towards County Hall.  Only once complaints have been made properly can any action be taken.  Other buses including S158, S177, LS16, LS13 and S171 were also mentioned.

 

2.       Red Nose Day 2001

It has been decided that a separate ‘Red Nose Sub-Committee’ will be formed to help organise and coordinate the schools fundraising activities for this event.  This committee will discuss ideas in more detail but one suggestion put forward at the meeting was karaoke.  The sale of Red Noses was also discussed with the council agreeing that buying in 500 red noses would be adequate and the possibility of the cost of a non-uniform day could be £2 per student which includes the cost of a red nose.  The date of Red Nose Day (16th March) will also need to be checked as it may clash with A-Level modular exams.

Action: Any student wishing to join the sub-committee is to contact Jonathan Bugg (13SD).

 

 

3.       Student Council Admin

 

3.1 Notice Board & Website

The Student Council website and notice board have now been set up.  The notice board, situated outside the Maths IT Hub along the H Block IT Corridor, and the website, which can be accessed via the schools intranet or via the web address http://www.nav.to/studentcouncil, hold various pieces of information from members of the council to meetings and minutes.  This is particularly true of the website which includes a lot of information and is regularly updated.  Now that the website has been set up it needs to be publicised so that students and staff are aware that it exists and uses it.  The website does contain a feedback form by which the Student Council can be contacted.  Any comments regarding items included on the notice board and the website are most welcome.

Action: Members to start ‘spreading the word’ about the website and encourage others to use it.

 

3.2 List of Members

Most members have now completed a form giving details of their e-mail addresses etc.  This will help with the admin and also to enable lists of representatives to be displayed on the notice board and website.  Details of the sixth form representatives still need to be finalised.

Action: Sarah Jobson to get list of Sixth Form Reps to Jonathan Bugg.

 

4.       Catering Sub-Committee Report

There was nothing new to report since the last meeting but that the committee is meeting again on the Thursday of the forthcoming week.  They will be able to report back at the next meeting.

 

5.       Princess of Wales Memorial Award

It was briefly mentioned that the school has been made aware of these named awards.  The idea is that each year the school can put forward a student or group of students for an award.  The awards are awarded to students who have done something ‘above and beyond’ what is normally expected of them.  This may be in the form of voluntary community work etc.  More information on this award can be obtained from Hugo Williams (13VW) or the student council notice board/website.  Any nominations for an award should be made to the Student Council.

 

6.       Year 10 Business

The suggestion of preparing Christmas hampers for the elderly in Lutterworth was put forward.  This was apparently done by B Division last year and was very successful.  It was agreed that this was a good idea and that students should see their division tutors about this.  A list of interested members was passed on to Mrs. Barnby.

 

7.       Recycling

A message has been received from Mrs. Hill regarding a suggestion that the school could start recycling some of its waste (e.g. paper) as a school this size does create a lot of waste paper etc.  ideas including the introduction of recycle bins and the suggestion of some sixth formers taking waste paper to recycling facilities was discussed but it was decided that this idea should be taken back and discussed at division meetings and discussed again at the next meeting.

 

8.       Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the student council will be held on Tuesday 9th January 2001, period 3 in the Adult Community Lounge (above reception).

 

Minutes by:

 

Jonathan Bugg (13SD)

Secretary

 

E-mail:    studentcouncil@lineone.net

Web:      http://www.nav.to/studentcouncil

 

Comments, queries and questions most welcome and encouraged.

 

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