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Academy Student Council

The WA Academy Student Council is made up of elected student representatives from each year level.  The Council meets weekly with members of the school Senior Leadership Team and other staff members to discuss a wide range of topics that are all related to the student experience at WA.

The WA Academy Council provides valuable input to inform decision making at WA.  This area of our website is a place for the Council to share more about its activities. 

What do members of our Academy Council do?

VJ landscape IMG 8774"Organising the Council..."

"Hello, I am the current Student Council Chairman. My goal is to help each and every student see the school change to make a better environment for everyone, so please feel free to ask any of us about what you would like to see changed. My role mostly consists of organising the Council. I enjoy debating so feel this position is great for me and like to think I am resourceful and diligent enough to succeed in my role leading the Council."

- Vishal, Student Council Chairman

 

Council aes1"Making sure the council runs smoothly..."

"My job is to handle all of the admin that comes along with the Council. I work on the meeting minutes, documenting the discussions and what needs to be done eg. inviting members of staff to meetings. My focus is on making sure that the Council runs smoothly in and out of meetings. I respond to emails and general queries anybody may have. Another important part of my role is filling in for the Chairperson when they are absent."

- Adam, Council Secretary

 

"The communicating link between students and members of staff..."

"My job, being part of the Student Council, is to be the communicating link between students and members of staff in our school. Students come to me with suggestions and questions and I make sure to bring them up in our weekly meeting, which is on Tuesdays. Everyone there brings a different point of view, opinions, and answers to the students' needs, but we all work together to arrive at the best outcome. As I am a part of the Sixth Form, we occasionally work with the Year 11s, Year 12s and 13s and separately to the other years to tackle issues more specific to our stage, as we recognise that our priorities might be quite different. Since it's my first year at Westminster and I'm still learning a lot, however, being in this position means a lot to me and I am so very honoured to have this chance. I look up to everyone who takes part in the Student Council and admire all the work that they have and still put into bettering this school. If any of you have any issues or suggestions for us don't be afraid to ask!"

- Myla, Council Member

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  • 07/18/24 It was wonderful for Ms Cole to be able to represent schools in the discussion of such an important topic - climate & sustainability education - with . WA has been excited to work with & have the opportunity to put new ideas into practice.
  • 07/18/24 We feel very privileged to have been part of this journey with . Our students reflected on the Holocaust workshop they took part in with Bernie Graham and in our recent newsletter & here: Read more Thank you to all involved!
  • 07/18/24 Lovely to see a several QM & alumni Beacons feat. in summer newsletter, inc. . Some amazing work.Centre's & were delighted to add short reflections, do 👀🔽 Read more— Holocaust Education () July 18, 2024
  • 07/15/24 Our Year 9 students are currently presenting their pitches after a fantastic programme of research and social action initiatives. We are so proud to see the passion with which they are speaking about their chosen charities!
  • 07/10/24 We are delighted to share news of our celebrations this week. It has been a privilege to be part of the journey of these and students. Read more here➡️Read more Read more
  • 07/8/24 Congratulations to students all over the world and especially our talented and cohort at WA who received their results this weekend. We are incredibly proud of each individual performance, as well as the many things they have accomplished during their time at WA!
  • 07/4/24 Great to see students & staff participate in the WA Big Vote today! In the past few weeks they have had to 'register to vote' and research the candidates for Queen's Park & Maida Vale. Today they got to cast their vote (lanyards accepted as valid photo ID)! Read more
  • 07/4/24 🗳️ Remember, you will need photo ID to vote in the General Election today. Check what photo ID is accepted here: Read more your local polling station in Westminster by searching with your postcode here:Read more stations close at 10pm… pic.twitter.com/ejiB6kqtpA— Westminster City Council () July 4, 2024
  • 07/3/24 Well done to our Year 8 team!👏And huge thanks to all at for offering this opportunity, which has given students an insight into the world of work, and the chance to develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork & digital literacy
  • 07/2/24 This week's Hero of the Week is Isabel (Y10), for exceptional leadership skills on her Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition. She was caring, reflective & balanced in the way she approached tasks and interacted with others. An asset to her team and the group as a whole. Well done!
  • 06/27/24 Last week 's Dr Devin Terhune delivered our lecture on 'The power of verbal suggestion: Placebo effects and beyond'. Students were fascinated to hear about the power of speech and conversation in the placebo effect phenomenon. Thank you ! Read more
  • 06/24/24 Staff had a really productive INSET Day, which included planning for next year, discussing effective mental health provision and reflecting on how/why we have been embedding the IB-informed 'WA Way' of teaching & learning to better prepare students for the future. Read more

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