Student Elections

Thornbeck College is delighted to announce the election of our new Student Council for this academic year!

Our Student Council plays an important role in college life. Members represent their peers, share ideas to help create positive change, and contribute to celebrating the many events, successes and achievements across the college.

To prepare for the election, our learners took part in a range of activities during their tutorial sessions. They:

• Explored what it means to be a member of the Student Council and the responsibilities involved.
• Reflected on their individual strengths, skills and qualities.
• Designed campaign posters to showcase why they would be well suited to the role.
• Voted for their peers who demonstrated strong leadership qualities and the potential to make a positive contribution to college life.

By taking part in the election process, learners have gained valuable insight into living in a democratic society, supporting the promotion of British Values such as democracy, mutual respect, and individual liberty. Throughout the process, they have also developed important skills in functional English, teamwork, and communication.

After the election, their first official task was to plan a Macmillan coffee afternoon to raise money for the charity.

Council members worked together to:

• Create posters using their English and design skills.
• Plan refreshments and purchase snacks
• Draft an invitation letter to be sent home to parents and carers
• Decorate the dining room
• Greet and sign in our guests

Planning and hosting our Macmillan Coffee Afternoon not only helps to strengthen positive relationships between the college, our learners, families and the wider community, but also provides our learners with a valuable opportunity to develop and practice their organizational and communication skills in a meaningful, real-world setting. The event also encourages our learners to work together, show compassion and contribute to supporting an important charitable cause.

We are incredibly proud of all our learners for getting involved, sharing their ideas and demonstrating their leadership potential. We look forward to seeing our new Student Council make a positive impact throughout the year!