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Council of Learners

EFFINGHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL

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Source domain: effinghamsecondary.co.za

Collected on 4 September 2026

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This document is the constitution of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) at Effingham Secondary School. It outlines the purpose, structure, principles, and procedures for electing and operating the RCL, including rules for membership and eligibility. The RCL is designed to represent all learners, promote democratic participation, and support school governance through student leadership.

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student representative positionOngoing

Election to the Grade 12 Representative Council of Learners (RCL)

Grade 12 learners are elected at the beginning of the third quarter of their grade 11 year to lead the RCL in the following academic year. This allows them to train for leadership before taking on responsibilities.

Who it is for
grade 12 learners at Effingham Secondary School
How to act on it
Participate in the election held at the beginning of the third quarter of grade 11.
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The election of the grade 12 RCL is held in the beginning of the third quarter of their grade 11 year.
student representative positionOngoing

Election to the Representative Council of Learners (RCL)

Learners in grades 8 to 11 may be elected as representatives on the RCL by their peers. The election is held in the second week of February each year. Candidates must be nominated in writing and seconded, and learners with 50 or more demerits under the school's Code of Conduct are ineligible.

Who it is for
learners in grades 8 to 11 at Effingham Secondary School
How to act on it
Be nominated in writing by your class and seconded by another learner. Ensure you have fewer than 50 Code of Conduct demerits.
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Grade 8 to 11 are elected in the second week of February of the year
observer role in student councilOngoing

Observer status on the RCL for club and society leaders

Chairpersons and secretaries of approved clubs and societies may attend the RCL meetings as observers, with speaking rights but no voting rights.

Who it is for
chairpersons and secretaries of approved clubs and societies at Effingham Secondary School
How to act on it
Be an elected chairperson or secretary of an approved club or society and attend RCL meetings as an observer.
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The Chairpersons and Secretaries of all approved Clubs and Societies shall also sit on the RCL as observers [Only speaking rights & no voting rights]

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Key Takeaways

  • Representative Council of Learners
  • Effingham Secondary School
  • constitution
  • elections in second week of February
  • elections at beginning of third quarter of grade 11
  • 50 demerits limit
  • 1 Devshi Drive, Effingham Heights
  • RED HILL 4071
  • info@effinghamsecondary.co.za
  • 031-5640569
  • Effingham Secondary School
  • Representative Council of Learners
  • School Management Team [SMT]
  • SGB
  • Club and Society Chairpersons and Secretaries
  • info@effinghamsecondary.co.za
  • 031-5640569