WIS Prospectus 2012 - West Island School New Portal

SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS
School Support Staff
The school office is open from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm each
working day. The general office staff offer a warm welcome to
visitors to the school as well as providing an efficient service
to students, staff and parents. Two student receptionists,
selected on a rotational basis, assist by receiving general
enquiries and are supervised by the School Reception Leader.
This practice encourages and creates good interaction between
office staff and students. There is a strong support team of
approximately 60 staff employed by West Island School as
well as the PTA and catering personnel, all serving the school.
Student Council
When the school was founded in September 1991, the students played an important role in helping
to determine the school’s aims, values and policies. The school badge was designed by one of the first
West Island School students. The recent development of our Aims and Values was also formed with
the student council’s input and approval.
The Student Council aims to allow students to continue to have full involvement in the life and work
of the school. Each tutor group elects one representative who then serves for a school year. The
council meet with staff regularly to discuss a wide variety of issues and topics relating to the day-today
planning and smooth running of the school in lower, middle, upper and whole school forums.
This important avenue of communication between staff, students and the PTA gives all students a
chance to air their views, express concerns and make suggestions for improvements in any way that
benefits the total population of West Island School.
In addition, upper school Dynasty Captains meet regularly to discuss
student issues and creative ideas are given to the Leadership team of the
school regularly.
West Island School Alumni Association
The West Island School Alumni Association (WISAA) was established in
2007 and comprises students and staff who have graduated or worked at
West Island School since its inception. All alumni are encouraged to join
the WISAA and participate in the events organized by the school. A group
has also been established on Facebook to facilitate on-going connections
and the sharing of news and events.
School Council
The West Island School Council is the governing body of West Island School
and comprises community members, parents, staff, the Head Students, the
CEO of ESF or her representative and the Principal. Details of the school
councillors can be found on the school’s website.
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