
Our definition of Student Voice
Student voice has 3 key components:
- Sharing thoughts, ideas, & opinions that are genuine in an environment underpinned by trust & respect
- Offering realistic suggestions & expectations for the good of the whole
- Accepting responsibility for not only what you say but what needs to be done
Our why
We believe:
Our how
We do this by:
- Acknowledging that students know their world best, they know what works for them and what does not.
- Recognizing students' right to express their opinions and participate in matters that impact on their educational experience.
- Empowering students to actively shape Brisbane Catholic Education.
Our what
We focus on:
- Creating platforms for student voice in Brisbane Catholic Education.
- Strengthening structures that enable student voice in Brisbane Catholic Education.
- Creating student voice opportunities for staff and students in our schools and in Brisbane Catholic Education.
- Building the capacity of students and staff to establish student voice in the BCE community of schools.