What Students Say

• 'A good leader is also a good friend, someone who can give advice, listen and talk about issues' - Laura
• 'Being on the SRC actually makes me want to go to school' - Murray
• 'It's important not to give up when things seem just out of reach' - Tammy

Involved Students

• 'When students are involved, the energy and attitude is so positive' - Liz
• 'This way everyone shares the work load' - Yvonne
• 'Surveys and Forums are great ways to get opinions' - Jarrod

Making real decisions

• 'The SRC should NOT just be known as a fundraising body' - Emily
• 'It feels good to see a successful project being implemented at school and knowing that you had a part in it' - Jarrod

In many places

• 'Even if it's just two schools meeting, it's worthwhile to share ideas about common issues' - Mitchell
• 'This means that there is no discrimination and that decisions cater for every age, gender, culture and include students with special needs too' - Elizabeth

For everyone

• 'A good SRC must keep in regular contact with the student body' - Mitch
• 'In our school, the IEC (Intensive English Unit) and the Support Unit are both represented in the SRC' - Tammy

Chosen fairly

• 'For me this means being voted in by your peers'- Erin
• 'SRCs should not be chosen through a popularity vote' - Laura
• 'It's important to find the right people for the job' - Yvonne

Well supported

• 'What's too difficult for one, many can achieve' - Levi
• 'It's important that the principal listens and spends time with student leaders' - Tammy
• 'An SRC needs a good SRC adviser. Ours does the 'stressing' for us' - Erin

Appropriately recognised

• 'Everyone needs to know that the SRC is there for them' - Yvonne
• 'It's not just formal recognition but also the skills, values and attitudes we learn that are important' - Yin
• 'We should not just be seen as 'future leaders' but should be heard now!' - Tynille