Wednesday 8 March 2023

RCL: Measure yourself after 3 months

What does RCL mean in school?
The RCL is a legislated body, whose purpose is to ensure that student opinion on the running of the school is heard and noted. Representatives are elected from each grade, and two of these representatives sit on the school's governing body.

What are the three roles of an RCL?
Create the opportunity to identify and train future leaders. Promote sport and cultural activities with the school community. Address the needs of all learners in the school and provide a voice for learners' expression.

Why do you want to be a school representative?
It improves the decision-making and problem-solving skills of an individual. It gives birth to leadership and negotiation skills. It also helps in motivating an individual and he/she experiences self-worth. It also provides an experience in working individually.

What are the duties of student representative council?
Participating in institutional decision-making structures. Advising and supporting the delivery of effective and efficient student support services. Managing and administering student representation at different levels. Advising on the development of academic programmes and student learning experiences.

Why the RCL in school is not functioning very well?
Recent research highlight low levels of trust in the RCL as compared to prefects.

What are the core values of the school?
  • Discipline
  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Passion
  • Confidence
  • Success
  • Moral values
  • Commitment
  • Perseverance
  • Strength
  • Courage
What, as RCL members, do you want to develop among the learners? 
  • Cultivate a culture of learning.
  • Ensure good cooperation in the class and on the sport field. 
  • Ensure high moral values in all school activities.
What did I promise as an RCL member and did I stick to my promises so far?
  • To be loyal and faithful at all times.
  • To obey the rules of the school.
  • To assist the principal and the staff with discipline.
  • To strive for the goodwill in and outside the school. 
  • To encourage each pupil to do their utmost best.
  • To enforce good attitude, behaviour and respect to reach good results.