Student Council

STUDENTS’ COUNCIL

"Leadership Through Responsibility – Empowering Students, Building Tomorrow"
— Students’ Council, M.D.S. Vidya Mandir Inter College

Introduction:

The Students’ Council of M.D.S. Vidya Mandir Inter College is a representative body elected from among the students, aimed at fostering leadership, responsibility, discipline, and cooperation. It acts as a bridge between the student body and school administration, promoting a healthy and democratic school environment.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. To promote leadership qualities and organizational skills among students.
2. To develop a sense of responsibility, cooperation, and discipline.
3. To act as a bridge between students and the school authorities.
4. To encourage student participation in academic, co-curricular, and social activities.
5. To represent students’ views, ideas, and concerns constructively.
6. To organize and manage school events, celebrations, and community outreach programs.

1. STRUCTURE OF THE STUDENTS’ COUNCIL:

A. The Students’ Council shall comprise of:

• School Captain
• Head Boy
• Head Girl
• Vice Head Boy
• Vice Head Girl
• Cultural Captain
• Sports Captain (Boys)
• Sports Captain (Girls)
• Discipline In-charges
• Literary Secretary
• Environment Secretary
• Editorial Board Secretary

B. House Captains (For each House – Bhagat, Subhash, Aazad, Patel):

• House Captain (Boys)
• House Captain (Girls)
• Vice-Captain (Boys)
• Vice-Captain (Girls)

C. Class Representatives (CRs):

One boy and one girl from each class (from Class VI onwards) nominated or elected.

2. SELECTION PROCESS:

A. Eligibility Criteria:

• Students of Classes IX to XII are eligible to contest elections for core posts.
• Good academic performance
• Excellent conduct and discipline record
• Active participation in school activities
• Leadership qualities

B. Selection Method:

• Nomination by teachers or self-nomination
• Interview and/or speech before peers
• Final selection by a panel of senior teachers and the Principal

3. Tenure

• The tenure of the Students’ Council shall be one academic session.
• Members may be replaced if found inactive or violating school discipline.

4. Code of Conduct

• Council members must serve as role models for all students.
• Should maintain high standards of honesty, integrity, and responsibility.
• Must respect teachers, school rules, and fellow students at all times.

5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. School Captain
   • Acts as the chief student representative of the school.
   • Leads all school assemblies, events, and council meetings.
   • Serves as a role model in behavior, discipline, punctuality, and academics.
2. Head Boy / Head Girl
   • Lead the Students’ Council
   • Represent the school on formal occasions
   • Act as a role model for students
   • Coordinate with the Principal and staff on behalf of the students.
3. Vice Heads
   • Assist the Head Boy/Girl in all duties
   • Take charge in their absence
4. Cultural Captain
   • Plan and execute cultural programs, festivals, and competitions.
   • Promote artistic and cultural talents
5. Sports Captain
   • Organize sports meets and promote physical education
   • Encourage participation in games and athletics
6. House Captains
   • Lead their respective house in competitions
   • Promote house unity and spirit
   • Encourage participation in inter-house competitions.
7. Discipline In-charges
   • Maintain order and discipline during school hours and functions.
   • Assist teachers in managing queues, assemblies, and dispersal
8. Class Representatives
   • Communicate class-specific issues and ideas to the council.
   • Represent their class in council meetings.
   • Communicate Council decisions to classmates
9. Literary Secretary
   • Encourage students’ participation in debates, elocutions, extempore, essay writing, poetry recitation, story writing, and other literary events.
   • Organize special events like Hindi Diwas, English Week, and Literary Fest.
   • Promote reading habits among students by organizing book fairs, reading clubs, and literary discussions.
   • Assist in scripting and anchoring for school assemblies, annual functions, and cultural programs.
10. Environmental Secretary
    • Organize awareness campaigns, assemblies, and presentations on environmental issues like pollution, climate change, conservation, etc.
    • Celebrate important ecological days such as World Environment Day, Earth Day, Van Mahotsav, etc., with meaningful activities.
11. Editorial Board Secretary
    • Lead the student editorial board under the guidance of faculty coordinators.
    • Promote the culture of reading, writing, and publishing among students.
    • Coordinate and oversee the planning, editing, and timely publication of the school magazine, newsletter, wall magazine, and other school literary content.
    • Collect, compile, and edit articles, poems, essays, reports, drawings, and creative content from students and staff.

MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONING:

• The Council shall meet at regular intervals under the guidance of a designated Students’ Council Coordinator (Teacher).
• Decisions will be made democratically, with discussions and voting.
• Minutes of the meeting will be recorded and submitted to the Principal.
• Monthly meetings to plan, review, and discuss student issues and school activities.
• Organization of major school functions like Independence Day, Annual Day, Sports Meet, etc.
• Initiatives for social awareness, cleanliness drives, and community outreach.

CONCLUSION:

The Students’ Council of M.D.S. Vidya Mandir Inter College is an essential part of school governance, nurturing future leaders and promoting a healthy school environment. With dedication, cooperation, and discipline, the Council strives to contribute meaningfully to the school’s progress.

Principal
M.D.S. Vidya Mandir Inter College
Mill Mansurpur, Muzaffarnagar