St. Fintan's N.S. Student Council


The Students’ Council represents the voice of the student body and is one of the elements of partnership within the school between staff, parents, students and the board of management. It is an ideal forum for students to be proactive in influencing the development of the school and an excellent opportunity for them to nurture skills in negotiation and consultation.

Role of Student Council

The role of the Student Council is to:

The Election Process

Meetings

Other Roles

· Open Days

· Fundraising Days (no uniform day, mad hair day, odd socks day etc…)

· Special occasions i.e. flag raising  

· Special presentations.

Example of discussion areas

·       school rules

·       new resources

·       behaviour and discipline

·       health and safety

·       homework

·       friendship and anti-bullying

·       student wellbeing

·       lunchtime games and activities

·       school uniform

·       fundraising

·       making yard a happier place

·       students’ yearbook

·       6th class hoodies

·       buddy system with younger children

·       book fair

·       tidy classroom policy

·       seachtain na gaeilge initiatives

Student Council members 2025-2026:

Ms. Shannon's Class: Lorcan

1st Class: James O'Connor

2nd Class: Ryan Lacey

3rd Class: James Winters & Kylie Cullen

4th Class: Kenzie & Eugene

5th Class: Emma Carr & Orla O'Connor

6th Class: Kenzie Kavanagh & Sandy Murphy