A reminder that the nominations for the School Council elections 2015/16 for all state schools are currently open. Parents and guardians have until next Thursday, the 15th of January 2015 to apply.

The term parents and guardians includes also those individuals, such as grandparents, who are responsible, actual or legal, for their grandchildren.

The role of these Councils is not limited to fund raising and similar activities.

School Councils are entitled to:

· administer the funds and assets of the school.

· discuss the school environment and the school amenities and propose ways to ameliorate them.

· discuss the curriculum and the educational services offered by the school and make suggestions to the Directorate of Education regarding changes or additions to the curriculum.

· discuss and monitor any environmental problems

· discuss any problems related to students’ well-being

Nominations can be submitted online on: www.education.gov.mt

The School Council elections will take place on the 23rd January 2015. With voting day on the 23rd January 2015 (Parents can also send their vote through the post or with their son/daughter).

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