Junior School Council

The Forest Street Primary School JSC consists of a small group of motivated and responsible students who meet regularly to discuss new ideas, concerns, fundraising and ways to improve our school. It provides an opportunity for ‘student voice’ to heard, encouraged and respected. Also, there are many opportunities for students to work together on team projects.

At the beginning of each year, interested students in Prep-6 nominate themselves for the JSC. Some are required to prepare a speech or write a letter, explaining why they should be selected. One student from each class is then elected as a JSC representative.  Our Grade 6 School Captains also form part of the JSC.

Members of the JSC wear a badge so they can be easily identified and informs other students of the important role they hold in our school.

The JSC work together to organise special events, such as fundraisers. They advertise and report on these events in our school’s newsletter and at assemblies, informing the whole school community.

The JSC also look at ways to improve our school’s facilities in order to benefit all students. They visit classrooms to collect new ideas and survey students.

In 2014, the JSC supported and fundraised for these special causes: Livvi’s Place Ballarat (inclusive play space at Victoria Park) and Ballarat Springfest (lantern making).

We have also started to redesign our toilets to make them more colourful and to encourage students to take pride in them.