The School Council is one of the school’s key governing bodies.

It is a formal consultative body with decision-making powers. Chaired by the Head of School, it brings together representatives of the school community and provides input on the main aspects of school life. It meets three times a year, for example, to approve the school’s internal regulations and adopt the School Development Plan.

The School Council is composed of:

• Parent representatives: 3

• Student representative: 1

• Staff representatives: 4

• School administration representatives: 4

Parent representatives act as the voice of all parents within the School Council. Ahead of each meeting, they independently organise discussions with the parents in their respective classes to gather their views and concerns.

The School Council meets in plenary sessions and also through thematic workshops focusing on educational organisation, with the aim of maintaining open communication and a smooth dialogue between parents and the school.

Minutes of all meetings are shared with the entire parent community.

In keeping with our principle of a school governed by its educational community, the School Council strengthens the role of parents, who are already actively involved through the Parents’ Association and their representation on the School’s Board of Directors, where they contribute to strategic decisions, particularly those relating to finance and facilities.

It is important to highlight the complementary roles of these two bodies. While the Board of Directors is responsible for the school’s financial, legal, and institutional integrity, the School Council addresses the main aspects of school life. It provides input not only on educational initiatives but also on teaching and learning matters.

Topics that fall within the School Council’s remit include:

• The organisation of the school week and teaching arrangements;

• Support and integration for students with special educational needs;

• After-school activities;

• School catering and hygiene;

• The protection and safety of children during school and extracurricular activities, including prevention of all forms of violence and discrimination, particularly bullying;

• The organisation of additional educational, sporting, and cultural activities.

These are just some of the many topics that the School Council can and should address, helping to ensure that the school remains a place where dialogue, collaboration, and the well-being of the whole community are central.