Student Government

Grand Council...

...is a set of elected fifth grade representatives responsible for leading Joseph Welsh in an effort to represent a positive and purposeful student voice. These kids act in the role of "Elder" for our school, and are given a relatively open mandate to think purposefully and creatively on behalf of our school, the staff, students, and parents.

Grand Council is elected each fall and consists of the following positions:

Director General (aka DGO or “Do Good Officer”)

- Responsible for initiatives designed to help shape Joseph Welsh as place of justice and equality, dignity and respect.

Deputy Director General (aka DDG or “Deputy Do Good Officer”)

- Responsible for supporting UNESCO Joseph Welsh initiatives as set out by Director General and sub officers.

Organizing Officer (aka COO)

- Responsible for administrative duties related to Joseph Welsh UNESCO

Relationships Office (aka CRO)

- Responsible for initiatives designed to promote peace within Joseph Welsh.

Learning Officer (aka CLO)

- Responsible for initiatives designed to make learning fun.

Positivity Officer (aka CPO)

- Responsible for initiatives designed to promote Joseph Welsh as a forward thinking UNESCO aligned school.

Innovation Officer (aka CIO)

- Responsible for initiatives designed to add value to learning through innovative efforts and integration of technology.

Wellness Officer (aka CWO)

- Responsible for initiatives addressing health and wellness (physical, social, mental) and working directly with the local Healthy Active Schools team.

UNESCO Grades 5

Kid's Council...

...is a student driven effort to grow character and learn within the four UNESCO Pillars of Learning: Learning to Know; Learning to Be; Learning to Do and Learning to Live Together. This group of kids represent each classroom within the school. Together they meet and brainstorm creative ways to think globally and create the sort of school they are proud to attend.

This group mirrors the Youth Advisory Group that reports to the Canadian Commission to UNESCO and acts as our school youth advisory group reporting to the rest of the school population; fellow students, parents, staff and our surrounding neighbors. By making volunteer efforts and creating projects that benefit the school and enhance our learning environment, Kid's Council members exemplify the ideals of UNESCO as they relate to learning at our wonderful school.

A list of our 2020/21 council members coming soon.

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