About

The Student Council at the Julian Bowen Music Academy is a representative body of students elected to serve as the voice of the student community. Its main purpose is to foster leadership, encourage collaboration, and ensure that student interests and ideas are effectively communicated to the academy’s administration. The council also organizes activities, events, and initiatives that enhance the overall student experience and promote a positive, inclusive, and creative environment.

The Student Council serves several key functions:

1. Representation – Acting as a liaison between students and the administration to ensure that student concerns and suggestions are heard and addressed.

2. Leadership Development – Providing students with opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

3. Event Coordination – Planning and executing school events, music competitions, concerts, and social activities.

4. Community Building – Encouraging teamwork, school spirit, and a sense of belonging among all students.

5. Problem Solving – Identifying issues within the student body and proposing constructive solutions to management.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. President – Kaiden Goodridge

• Leads the council and sets meeting agendas.

• Represents students in discussions with the academy administration.

• Oversees the planning of major events and initiatives.

2. Vice Presidents – Caira Ifill and Liviyah King 

• Assists the President and stands in during their absence.

• Coordinates committee work and ensures tasks are completed on time.

• Helps maintain communication between council members and students.

3. Secretary – Christina Edwards

• Records minutes of council meetings and keeps track of decisions made.

• Manages correspondence and communications between the council and students.

• Maintains records of events, attendance, and student suggestions.

4. Treasurer – Jonathan Reeves

• Manages council funds and oversees budgets for events.

• Prepares financial reports and ensures transparency of all transactions.

• Advises council on cost-effective planning for activities.

5. Events & Activities Coordinators – Cayla Rogers and Gerrad Norville

• Plans, organizes, and executes student events and programmes.

• Coordinates with teachers, students, and external parties for events.

• Ensures all events align with the academy’s values and objectives.

6. Public Relations Officers – Jair Forde-Godding 

• Promotes council activities through social media, posters, and announcements.

• Acts as the spokesperson for the council when necessary.

• Ensures clear and positive communication with the student body.

7. Class Representative – Ralik Johnson, Amirah Nurse

• Represent the interests and concerns of their respective classes.

• Collect feedback and suggestions from classmates for council discussion.

• Assist in organizing class participation in events and initiatives.