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Dounby Community PS decided on a democratic approach when setting up their Eco Committee. Pupils wishing to become members of the Committee were asked to complete an application form, and from these, interviewees were selected. The interview panel consisted of School Council members and a teacher. Each interviewee was given a set of questions in advance and asked to prepare answers. The interview was based around these, plus one or two additional questions on the day, and responses were recorded and rated against pre-determined criteria. Successful candidates were then informed, and the results announced at a whole-school assembly. Elected members can remain on the Committee for as long as they wish, with new members elected as required. Find out more on their website
At Hillhead HS, the Eco Committee comprises pupils and teaching staff, including the school’s business manager. Auxiliary staff and parent members attend as often as they can. The Committee is chaired and minuted by pupils, and meetings are held monthly. The Chair meets with the other pupil members in advance of each meeting to construct an agenda. This is shared with all other members prior to each meeting and pupils are excused classes to attend. The Secretary takes notes and produces formal minutes, which are then displayed on the school’s Eco Boards. Copies are also sent to the local church and library, and shared with the Parent Forum. Informal daily and weekly Eco Committee ‘check-ins’ are also held as required. The school’s tannoy system is used to announce these.
Mary Russell School in Paisley caters for pupils with a range of special needs. When it came to setting up their Eco Committee, it was decided to hold an election. Pupils put themselves forward and a secret ballot was then conducted, with the rest of the school encouraged to vote in a representative for their class. This committee is elected on a yearly basis. Pupils produce the agendas and type up minutes with support from teachers as required.
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