Student Council President
If there was one thing you could change at UIA, what would it be?
We’re the Student Council, a group of students who want to help all of you get your voices heard. UIA stands for Unite, Inspire, and Achieve, and these principles are the Student Council’s main objective. To get everyone to know each other, help each other, and reach our goals together.
This year’s Student Council wants to help build our school by implementing tutoring programmes, improve sports implementation, and raise our school spirit. We value all of your ideas so feel free to reach out to any of us!
Student Council 2023-2024
What is the Student Council?
The Student Council at UIA International School of Tokyo is a representative body that plays a vital role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive school community. It serves as a platform for student representation, empowerment, and the pursuit of positive change. The Student Council provides students with the opportunity to actively participate in decision-making processes, advocate for the needs and interests of their peers, and contribute to the overall well-being of the school community.
Mission
The mission of the Student Council is to empower students to actively engage in shaping a school community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and positive growth. Through effective representation, the Student Council strives to create an environment where every student feels heard, supported, and inspired.
Vision
Our vision is to cultivate a school community where students are not just passive participants but active contributors to their educational journey. We aspire to foster an atmosphere that encourages curiosity, creativity, and mutual respect, ultimately preparing students for success in both their academic and personal endeavors. The Student Council envisions a school where every voice matters and where positive change is a collective effort, shaping a future of unity, achievement, and shared accomplishments.
Our Members
A.Y. 2024-2025
S. Tiwari
J. Felizardo
P. Chakraborty
H.V. Sidde
B. Muthukrishnan
Student Council Key Functions
The key functions of the Student Council, as outlined in the handbook, include:
Serving as a platform for student representation.
Empowering students to actively participate in decision-making processes.
Advocating for the needs and interests of the student body.
Contributing to positive change within the school community.
Planning and executing events and projects to enhance the school experience.
Developing and refining valuable leadership skills such as teamwork, public speaking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Role description of Student Council members
The role of the President is to guide and lead the rest of the Student Council Team. They are in charge of getting ideas from the student body and trying to implement them into the school.
They have to be able to lead the team and encourage them to take on challenges as well as know how to be creative and manage time.
Outline of President’s role
⭐Conduct student council meetings
⭐Coordinate and delegate the work to all officers and committees
⭐Give assistance and encouragement to other members when needed
⭐Maintain a positive attitude and be enthusiastic
⭐Participate in all student council activities
⭐Maintain a good relationship with other officers
The role of the vice president is to be the right hand of the president, and their role goes hand in hand with the President. They take the role of the president when he or she is absent. Along with this, the vice president is also in charge of helping in handling the committees as well as helping in making the meeting agendas.
Outline of Vice President’s Role
⭐Work closely with the President
⭐Take the President’s role when they are unavailable
⭐Assist the president in making the meeting agendas
The role of the treasurer is to keep in track of the financial transactions and budgets of the council. This includes having to find suitable sources of finance as well as input their opinion on how to use the money wisely and effectively.
Outline of Treasurer’s role
⭐Oversee council expenses and revenues
⭐Maintain an accurate and detailed financial record
⭐Give monetary advice to the student council
⭐Review purchase orders and pending invoices
The role of the communications officer is to be in charge of the social media and marketing communications handled by the student council. They are in charge of communicating the events and ideas of the student council via videos and flyers.
Outline of Communication Officer’s role
Creating posters, flyers, and videos for the marketing campaign of student council initiatives
⭐Managing communication between students, student council, and teachers
⭐Managing the actions taken to spread awareness of student council initiatives