Student council

The school has an active student council from grades 5 onwards. The student council gives a voice to students and acts as a bridge between the school academic staff and the students. Students put forward suggestions to improve community life at the school and also organise events throughout the year.

The Student Council forms an important part of the school community representing the student community at Baku-Oxford School
Article I- Name
The name of this organisation shall be Baku Oxford School Student Council, henceforth referred to as student council.
Article II- Purpose
The purpose of the student council shall be to serve the student body of Baku Oxford School, voice student opinions to the school administration, to train students in leadership and to aid other school organizations.
Article III- Powers vested in Student Council
Student Council shall have the authority to relay the opinions and needs of the students to the school management.
Article IV- Membership
The membership of the student council shall consist of the Elected Class Representatives (1 Class Rep) from grade 5 onwards. Classes can also elect a deputy who can attend meetings if a councillor is absent for meetings, as well as assist councillors in their duties.
The council will also have a President and Vice-President. These will be voted by all students from Grades 5 upwards in a special assembly.
Membership in the Class Representatives shall be limited to students currently enrolled in Baku Oxford School. Student Council shall not be empowered to deny membership on the basis of sex, race or creed. Members of the council shall serve for one school year only.
Article V- Quorum
There shall be no quorum for regular meetings of the council. The attendance of a simple majority of the council shall be mandatory for a session of the student council to be held.
Article VI-Voting
For resolutions to be passed, a majority of at least 75% of the council is necessary. Abstentions are not allowed.
Article VII- Duties and Responsibilities of Class Representatives
Members of the student council will be the elected class representatives for their respective classes and in that capacity will have the following duties and responsibilities:
a) Act as role model to other students (e.g. self-discipline)
b) Remain unbiased in their representation; voicing everybody’s thoughts
c) Encourage increased participation of other members of the class
d) Take an active part in organising school events
e) Come to a plausible and just conclusion in order to form any legislation that has to be presented to the school management.
f) Harbour interest among the entire student body of BOS in participation of various intraschool and inter-school activities
g) Be an important link between the student body and faculty
h) To step forward whenever required and complete various responsibilities successfully
i) Show initiative and fulfil our responsibilities
j) Be accountable and answerable for all resolutions passed by the council
Article VII- Duties and Responsibilities of the President and Vice-President
a) Be responsible for the overall running of the student council
b) Represent the student body by taking suggestions to the faculty
c) Work hard towards the betterment of BOS by giving opportunities to everyone
d) Always stand strong as a leader and motivate other students
e) Take up challenges, and work along with the students, producing successful outcomes
f) Complete our responsibilities with complete sincerity and hard work