Minutes of
Meeting
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday 06th February 2001, Period 4
1.
Review of Last Meetings Minutes
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and agreed on. Any
updates are included later on in the minutes.
2.
Catering Sub-Committee
The catering sub-committee reported back from a recent
meeting they had. Once again the
main point of discussion was regarding a television to be placed in the Vivas
Dining Area in D Block. The cost
of the television would be £300 per set and then a cost of £25 - £30 per
month fee for subscription to Sky Digital where the MTV channel could be
viewed. The catering company,
Scolarest Catering Ltd., have said that will pay for the monthly fee but would
need assistance in purchasing the television set. However, many members thought that a radio or jukebox would
be a better choice to have in the dining area, especially a jukebox where
students would pay a small amount for a track and so there would potentially
be less arguments than with the other options.
The committee also reported that the revaluater machine
in S Block is going to be moved nearer to the telephone to ease problems with
queuing and also that, as previously raised, the cost of purchasing another
machine would be too much and could lead to an increase in the price of food
to cover the costs. The council approved the moving of the present machine in S
block and agreed that a new machine was too expensive and not really
necessary.
Action:
Members of the committee to report this feedback to the catering
company and to enquire about the cost of a jukebox system.
3.
Red Nose Day 2001
This subject was not discussed in detail as it was felt
that this should now be a matter of the ‘Red Nose Day Committee’ who are
due to meet shortly. However, the
idea of a music concert in the future (similar to that of
previous ‘Henstock’ concerts), which would not necessarily be in
aid of Comic Relief, would be a good idea.
4.
School Attendance
It was felt that this subject
was mainly covered at the last meeting but some feedback was given by members
upon the current credit and awards system.
The main point, which has been raised before, is that the current
credit system is not working and is seen as not as good as the former
‘commendation’ system. The
main reasons for this include the
inconsistency of credits awarded by teachers for different things and also for
the confusion that many students and teachers have as to how the system works.
Suggestions put forward included a ‘face lift’ of some kind for the
current credit system or an updated revival of the commendations system.
It was also commented that a letter from a Vice Principal sent in the
post is a good way of recognising achievements and it is also something that a
student can feel proud of.
5.
OfSTED Report
The
results of the recent OfSTED report were briefly discussed and although the
Student Council did not get a direct mention in the report it was considered
to be a very good and positive report for the school.
6.
School Security – Closing of School Gates
It was reported to the council that a decision has been
made regarding the closing of the school gates.
The lower Greenacres gate (leading to car park outside Auburn Place)
will remain open all day as well as the gate opposite Reception at the front
of the school. The other
Greenacres gate will remain shut at all times except while buses are arriving
and departing and this also applies to the other gates at the front of the
school. However, the gates at the
front of the school will be opened at lunchtime to provide easier access on
and off site for students. All
members of the council agreed with this decision and welcomed the plans
although they may be reviewed during the next academic year.
7.
Any Other Business
One point regarding fundraising at school was raised and was taken as a
good point. The comment was that
as the school is having problems with financial funding then maybe any
fundraising events that we do should go towards raising money for the school
itself. This was seen as
something which students wouldn’t mind doing as it is for the
school in which they receive their education and so raising money for
the school is in their interests. It
was also said that such fund raising may have more support from parents and
would be a better way of raising school funds rather than asking for donations
via letters.
Action:
Members to try and gain more feedback on this issue from Students, Parents and
Staff.
8.
Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the student council will be held on Wednesday
07th March 2001, period 1 in the Adult Community Lounge (above
reception).
Minutes by:
Jonathan Bugg (13SD)
Secretary
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