STUDENTVOICE@ELPHIN

Class representatives have been actively gathering ideas and feedback from their peers to share during our Student Voice meetings, which have focused on identifying ways we can continue to enhance student experiences at Elphin.

Student voice plays an important role in wellbeing by fostering a sense of belonging, autonomy, and emotional safety which aligns with our College Wellbeing Priorities. When students feel heard and see their perspectives influence decisions, they develop greater confidence, self‑worth, and trust in relationships with both adults and peers. Ultimately, wellbeing is strengthened when students feel valued, respected, and able to meaningfully contribute to their school community.

During our meeting this week, class representatives worked collaboratively to group suggestions and identify which ideas could realistically be actioned in Term 2. This process prompted rich discussion about how decisions are made, what priorities matter most, how achievable ideas are, and who would need to be involved to bring them to life. These conversations will continue to support the development of students’ reasoning, leadership, and decision‑making skills as we move forward.

Renee Hodgetts
Director of Wellbeing – Elphin