At Mark Oliphant College, we value the voice of our student body and recognise the importance that students have real opportunities to be involved in the decisions relating to the growth and development of the school, its policies and pedagogies.
The role of Student Representative Council at Mark Oliphant College is to promote the interests of the school through the active participation of the students’ involvement in the decision making of the day to day functions of the school community working with peers, staff, management and Governing Council.
At Mark Oliphant College, we have a five-pronged approach to our Student Voice:
To promote and incorporate the School Values of Respect, Responsibility and Safety in every aspect of college life, through leadership, role modeling and mentorship. To promote and incorporate the School Rules of; ‘I am safe, I am a learner and I am respectful’ and get along with others.
To be strong advocates for student representation in the Restorative Practice approach to Mark Oliphant College’s behaviour management process.
To inform, develop, support and promote positive relationships between students and teachers. Every student spends at least 12 years studying and learning with teachers. This means that the formal years of their lives are spent with their parents and teachers. Therefore how the student and teachers interact with each other has a major impact on the students’ academic performance. The student / teacher relationships also pave the way for future opportunities and capabilities.
To be active participants in the decision-making process of all aspects of the learning environment inclusive of the Australian Curriculum and SACE through classroom practices, integrated learning, extra-curricular activities, subject selections and subjects offered at Mark Oliphant College.
To have strong representation from 7 -12 on specific focus teams that are beneficial to the school community through solution outcomes.
The College SRC consists of two College Captains and one Vice-Captain.
There are two representatives from Years 7 – 11 supported by two staff members.
At any point, students are welcomed to raise any issues or ideas through their SRC.
SRC manages a range of activities including hosting assemblies, fundraising events, and leadership conferences.
