About the Student CouncilThe Student Council of this year stands out as an exceptional achievement, marking the first time in the school’s history that the entire leadership and organizational efforts have been carried out by students. From the meticulous planning of events to the thoughtful decision-making processes, the students have demonstrated remarkable independence, creativity, and leadership abilities. This milestone reflects the institution’s deep confidence in its student body, entrusting them to lead with their own vision and initiative. The outcomes speak for themselves, as this student-led council has not only maintained the high standards of previous years but has also brought in fresh perspectives that have resonated positively with the entire school community. Established in 2000, the Merryland Student Council has long served as an incubator for nurturing exceptional leaders within the school. The primary aim of the Council is to encourage student involvement in a variety of pursuits beyond their academic commitments. Drawing inspiration from our dear founder, Mrs. Susheela George, the Council has adopted “Disciplined, Devoted & Dedicated” as its official motto, symbolizing the core values that guide its initiatives. Members of the Student Council devote considerable time to planning and organizing a range of events and activities for the student body throughout the academic year. Frequent meetings are held among the members to explore new and innovative ways of creating an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere for the students. The dedication of its members is reflected in the string of successful events conducted each year, such as the highly anticipated “Vibes” competition series—a beloved annual singing competition that has become a favorite for many. At the end of each academic year, the senior members of the Council pass on their responsibilities to their junior counterparts, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. The subsequent year begins with a rigorous democratic election process to appoint new members, providing aspiring student leaders an invaluable platform to exhibit and further develop their leadership skills. In this way, each year’s Student Council is infused with passionate individuals who contribute fresh ideas and solutions. This year’s remarkable achievement is a direct result of the exemplary opportunities and guidance provided by our dear founder, Mrs. Susheela George, and our chairman, Mr. Aaron Grandon. Their unwavering support has allowed the Student Council to thrive as a self-sustained entity, led entirely by the students themselves, who continue to make the institution proud with their dedication and achievements.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the Student Council Members:
1. Student Council Members (hereby referred to as “SCMs”) are required to hold the highest values as they are expected to be role models for the younger students.
2. SCMs shall be the lead representative of the Student Body in dealings with MIS faculty and with the parental community.
3. SCMs will be fully accountable for all their activities within or outside school campus.
4. SCMs will be required to draft and submit proposals to the principal for any activity they would like to conduct in the school.
5. SCMs are to directly report to the Student Council Teacher in-charge Mr. Harish.
6. SCMs should be aware that their position is a very prestigious one and they must do their best to live up to the standards expected of them.
7. All SCMs must abide by the Rules of the Prefecture and must follow and obey the hierarchy.
8. SCMs are to hold regular meetings and to maintain activities throughout the academic year.
9. SCMs must only keep the interests of the student body in mind while making decisions and should not be focused on pushing personal agendas.
10. SCMs are to carry out supervisory responsibilities and must seek the intervention of teachers in serious matters which cannot be handled by them.
11. SCMs must plan and assign duties to prefects weekly and prepare a duty list. SCMs must also maintain a check-and-balance on the prefects.
12. SCMs are responsible for ensuring school rules are followed in the campus and discipline is maintained throughout the academic year.
13. SCMs are expected to speak for all students in the school and support and prepare activities that encourage and aid the learning of pupils as well as extra-curricular activities.
14. SCMs are expected to regularly listen to woes and worries of the student body and act accordingly to overcome their problems.
15. SCMs are responsible for serving in various committees to plan school events such as school carnivals, newspaper activities, clubs or other organized events.
16. SCMs are expected to be punctual, polite, modest and should have a positive attitude.
17. SCMs are to represent the school at sports activities, parent events, academic functions, promotional activities, fundraising activities, charity events and social events.
18. SCMs are to lead, monitor and assess the progress of each member of the prefect body individually and hold workshops to train newly inducted prefects.
19. SCMs must reprimand students indulging in any wrongdoing(s).
