Student Council 2008-2009 (2)

“I hope to learn more from those more experienced than myself, in terms of organizing events and such. I hope to establish better or stronger relationships on behalf of the student council with both the local and foreign population of ACS (International), and in turn be the bridge between both.” – These were my aims and expectations of both the 4^th student council and, more importantly, my role in it.

Having completed three terms of office in council, I am honoured to have played a part in the most outstanding council yet – the 4^th student council of ACS (International). The events, such as Spring Dance and Wii Games Day, which we organised from scratch has indeed surpassed even our own expectations.

Although we faced our share of hardships, disagreements and hitches during our term, we managed to take away more than just the subdued and unpretentious mistakes and failures, learning from them and adopting a positive attitude in dealing with whatever came our way. Without the support of our wise and caring supervising teachers, Mr. Ronald Lim and Ms. Cheryl Seah, we would not have been able to carry through with our many responsibilities. Moreover, without the peer support from the distinguished students of ACS (International) and fellow members within our council, we would not have achieved such success. Although a council is often perceived to be the backbone of a school, it can only function successfully with the genuine support and cooperation of the student body and members of staff.

In addition, during our term, we received a bountiful, and oftentimes seemingly limitless, amount of help from the school’s Parent-Support-Partners. The 4^th Student Council worked alongside them to achieve success of events such as Family Fiesta. In turn, we have established long-term relationships and bonds with them and we have vowed to help in future events extending beyond our term of office, in honour of the school.

Undoubtedly, I would gladly indulge myself in this recent term’s experiences and highlights again. I strongly feel that as a united council, we have yielded the torch proudly bearing the name of ACS (International) and have indeed been “the bridge between” more than just within the school, but between other schools and even nations. Now that we have passed on the torch to the 5^th Student Council, with bated breath, we can only expect a greater harvest because “the best is yet to be”.

Student Council 2008-2009 (1)

In my view, a student council’s role in a school system is to serve the student body, encompassing issues such as welfare and school spirit, through the first-rate organisation of events which encourage them. Further, student councilors are far beyond role models. Effectively, along with certain parties, they make the backbone of the school. Specifically, in ACS (International), the student council goes beyond all means not only to ensure that the student body has a greater sense of school spirit, but also that each individual member of the school – be it teaching-staff, non-teaching staff or student – attains the well-deserved, unique and memorable bliss of school life.

The 4^th Student Council sought high and low, beneath each rock, around each corner, to achieve the above description of a truly effective student council. Hosting a myriad of events on a regular basis such as Spring Dance, Prom, Orientation, Casual Dress Day, Teacher’s Day and more, we attempted to strengthen and establish bonds between members of the student population, delighting in the incomparable efforts we put in. I believe I speak for everyone when I say this – we have achieved so much more.

I saw my role as a student councilor as something greater than a leadership position; I saw it as an opportunity to effect change in ACS (International). Indeed, having ended my term, I am proud of the work achieved by the 4^th Student Council of ACS (International). We have certainly achieved boundless heights – a benchmark of standards proclaiming the ‘sound of ACS forever’.