Student Council

As a member of the Student Council, you can be involved in shaping the decisions that involve all students at Solihull Sixth Form College. The Student Council is the voice of the student body. Its function is to share student ideas, interests, and concerns with the wider college community and to members of the Senior Leadership Team. Being a member of the Student Council will help you to develop important skills that will support your progression beyond College. You will develop leadership skills by organising and carrying out educational and charity events that contribute to the College’s spirit and community. You will develop communication skills because this role requires you to talk to everyone from your peers to governors and teachers. Roles in the Student Council include chair, vice chair, charity officer and voice officer to name but a few. The Student Council is set up to help improve the College by creating a place where student opinion can be developed, shared, and presented to the College Senior Leadership Team, governors, staff and other stakeholders.

Why choose this enrichment?
You will develop many skills that are sought after by universities and employers, such as communication, organisation, time management and leadership, while connecting with a wide range of students and other professionals in College. You will be involved in organising charity and educational events, raising awareness throughout the academic year. This academic year Student Council members were involved in organising the Christmas charity events which included donating food parcels to a food bank, the Easter, Eid and Vasaikhi event and the College’s Community Iftar event. Student Council members also supported ‘Wear it Pink’ and the Macmillan Coffee Morning.

How long will the enrichment last?
This is a 2-year commitment.

How much time a week will it involve?
Weekly 1-hour meeting. You will be involved in supporting events such as charity events, awareness raising events and be involved in student panels therefore your time commitment will vary every week.

What will it cost?
No cost.

Who can sign up?
Open to all Year 12 students.

How do I sign up?
Speak to the Student Development Team based in Hampton building, Room H231. You can sign up for another enrichment while also being part of Student Council.