Council elections in all Gozo and Malta State Schools will be held in January 2017. The results of these elections will determine the composition of the School Council for the period between January 2017 and December 2018.

School Councils at the Primary and Secondary Level are made up of a President, the Head of School, three parents and three members of the teaching staff. Both parents and members of the teaching staff are elected, the former by parents/guardians of students and the latter by the school’s teaching grades, KGAs and LSAs.

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

alert the Minister of Education, or any official nominated by him, to shortcomings existing in the school or other matters related to the school

discuss and monitor any environmental problems

discuss any problems related to students’ well-being?

Parents are encouraged to use their right of contesting and to vote in the forthcoming School Council elections. As parents your participation matters!

Important Dates:

9th January 2017 – Opening of Nominations

18th January 2017 – Closure of Nominations

31st January 2017 – Voting day

Additional details available here.

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