Student Government Days

These provide a variety of workshops from which the student council officer can choose. They deal with the role of specific student council officers, public speaking, public relations, communication skills, goal setting, problem solving and decision-making. They are held regionally in the fall of the year.

Student council officers, advisors and principals are invited to attend.

Program Syllabus

Goal Setting

Officer and member responsibilities

Developing a positive attitude

Motivation

Time Management

Group Dynamics

Organizing a school newspaper

Communication skills

The student council constitution and bylaws

Officer job descriptions

Problem solving and decision making

Meeting new people

Dealing with apathy

Meeting skills

Public speaking

Planning assemblies

Exchange of ideas, activities and projects

Encourage projects aimed at being of service and giving recognition