RCL

Representative Council for Learners

Who are we?

In accordance with the South African Schools Act, a Representative Council of Learners (RCL) is a legislative body that must be established at every public school who enrolls learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12.

The RCL is a democratically elected learner leadership body that becomes the voice of, and represents all students in the school environment.

The RCL Pledge

I pledge myself to uphold the purposes of the Council to which I have been elected. I will uphold the school’s core values, maintain and encourage high standards of scholarship, participation, discipline and service.

Structure of the RCL

The RCL is made up of 20 learners; 4 learners from each grade.

They are led by the RCL executive and two teachers.

The RCL executive consists of:

Chairperson
Vice-chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer

SELECTION & VOTING PROCEDURE

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Learners from all grades (8-11).
Learners who are hardworking, reliable, dedicated and respectful.
Learners who are able to speak to others, speak in meetings, raise your point and engage in conversations.
Learners who are passionate about wanting to improve the culture of teaching and learning at school.
Learners who are passionate about wanting to create an inclusive schooling environment.

HOW TO APPLY

The RCL is a democratically elected body and these are the steps that should be followed:

NOMINATIONS

A learner must be nominated and the nomination seconded by someone in their grade.
A learner cannot nominate themselves.
Those nominated will have an opportunity to write a manifesto, campaign and deliver a speech to the grade.
Thereafter each grade will vote.

For current Learner Leadership application details, please follow @fhslearners on Instagram.

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