A group of students from fifth year are chosen and trained every year to act as mentors to first year students. They work with small groups of first year students to help them settle in school. They alert the year head if they believe there are any issues or problems that need rectifying. Both mentors and first years find that this is a very meaningful and useful initiative which can be mutually beneficial.
A group of 6th Year students in the school are chosen each year to act as prefects. They play a role in administration and at official school functions. A Head Boy/Deputy Head Boy and Head Girl/Deputy Head Girl lead this group of prefects each year.
The election of students to represent their year group on the student council takes place in December each year. The group meet once a month. They highlight issues which affect students, suggest improvements which will enhance their lives in the school and promote learning and teaching, they organise some fundraising within the school.
Ardee Community School recognises the importance of student voice in all aspects of school life and particularly in their learning. An active student voice project is ongoing currently.
Each year the Head Boy and Head Girl are chosen from our group of sixth year prefects. This is the most prestigious student leader role in Ardee Community School.
The Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl support the Head Boy and Head Girl in their duties and deputise for them in their absence.
The Education Act, 1998 (Section 27) provides for the establishment of student councils, intending them to play an integral and important role in the school community. Student Councils provide a representative structure through which students can debate issues of concern and undertake initiatives of benefit to the school and the wider community.
The Board of Management of Ardee Community School recognises that students have a voice and a contribution to make to the school. It is important therefore that they be given the opportunity to express their views on issues of concern to them in the school. It is equally important that they are listened to and encouraged to take an active part in promoting the aims and objectives of the school.
The Student Council organise many events for students during the school year and raise funds for various charities and organisations.
