Student Council — Meeting Minutes

Date: Thu 25 Sept 2025
Time: 12:40
Room: B16

Attendance: Adam, James, Thomas, Mya, Beth, Alfie, Jamie, Emily, John, Ava, Donagh
Apologies: —

1) Roles & elections

• Secretary: Beth appointed
• Public Relations (PR): Jamie and Emily appointed
• Chairperson & Deputy Chair: to be elected at next meeting

2) Items discussed & actions

a) Wellbeing Event — Tuesday 8:30 breakfast

• Discussion: Run a short breakfast as a wellbeing kick-off 6th years.
• Actions:
  • Ms Orohoe to email Ms. Lyndsey 

b) Coats

• Discussion: New coat options.
• Actions: Contact Anne and Mr. Doyle.

c) Vending Machines

• Discussion: Interest in healthy vending options.
• Actions: Prepare a short proposal (locations, items, price range) to share with management.

d) TY Bottoms (uniform)

• Discussion: Request for TY-specific bottoms.
• Actions: PR to poll TY students on preferences; source sample options/prices.

e) Boys’ Bathrooms

• Discussion: Concerns raised about cleanliness/stock/maintenance.
• Actions: Log specific issues (locations/times) and bring a list for caretaker/principal.

f) Mobile Phone Policy

• Discussion: Consistency and communication of the policy.
• Actions: Reps gather suggestions for clearer messaging and fair enforcement.

g) Balls (lunchtime equipment)

• Discussion: Access to balls/equipment at break/lunch.
• Actions: Check current stock and propose a simple sign-out system.

3) Any other business

• None noted.

4) Next meeting

• Time/Place: Thursday, 12:40, B16
• Agenda: Elections for Chairperson & Deputy Chair; progress updates on actions above.

Minutes prepared by: Beth (Secretary)
PR follow-up: Jamie & Emily to circulate a brief summary on Teams.