San Andrea School
Student Council Members - Q & A
James Sebastian Spiteri - Grade 8.1
Elena Falzon - Grade 8.2
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
To participate in planning and organising school events and activities which are fun for students and are helpful in raising funds for the school and charities.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
I would like to help the school by expanding the range of sports disciplines.
How do you help others at school?
I always try to give a helping hand to new students by making them feel welcome and showing them around the school.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
I would like to be of service to all students by helping them reach their goals.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
Never give up when challenges come your way and take everyone’s suggestions into consideration.
Luke Zammit - Grade 9.3
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I wanted to help make our school a better place and be part of a team that makes a difference.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
I’d like to make school events more fun and make sure everyone’s ideas are heard.
How do you help others at school?
I help classmates when they need support and try to include everyone.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
I hope to plan great activities and make school more enjoyable for everyone.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
Be kind, listen to others, and don’t be afraid to share your ideas.
Nina Di Battista - Grade 9.4
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I enjoy working with different people and sharing ideas that can make school a fun and positive experience for everyone.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
One thing I’d like to improve is creating more activities that bring students together, like theme days or fun competitions.
How do you help others at school?
I try to listen and help others by being friendly and including everyone and all abilities, especially if they seem shy or left out.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
I hope to help plan events that everyone can enjoy and feel proud of. I also want to represent my classmates and make sure their ideas and concerns are heard by the school.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
Be yourself and don’t be afraid to speak up. Good leaders listen to others, stay kind, and try their best even when things get hard. Everyone can be a leader in their own way, no matter how young they are.
Kieran Berkamp Lia - Grade 10.2
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I want to help the school.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
I want to improve the school's quality.
How do you help others at school?
I want to suggest my ideas.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
I wish to make the school a better place this year.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
My advice would be to believe in yourself.
Mikela Ann Spiteri - Grade 10.2
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I wish to give the students a voice and make sure they know their voice is heard.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
I would like to improve the lighting on Level A, since there is little sunlight, the level is not get well lit.
How do you help others at school?
I help others in their work, making sure everyone is always included and not leaving anyone alone, and sending the work if they are sick.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
I hope that by the end of the year, a canopy or umbrella is placed outside in learning spaces so that learning outdoors with any weather is possible. I also hope that a water dispenser is added on level C.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
If you have an idea, don’t hesitate to voice it and give your input. Don’t be discouraged if someone does not agree with an idea, just make sure to listen to their opinion and make a final decision.
Sophie Ann Azzopardi - Grade 11.2
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I joined because helping students and giving them a voice is very important to me. We are young, but we still have opinions and solutions, so I wanted to allow them to be heard.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
I want to initiate amphitheatre clean-ups; a lot of trash gets blown around our amphitheatre, and there is a lot of dust; it gets really dirty to the point that some students can’t sit down during assembly.
How do you help others at school?
I help with fundraiser planning and speak in assembly to keep the students informed about events that go on in our school.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
I hope to do more activities surrounding this to make people more aware of how many people are affected by mental health disorders, not just in other countries but in our school.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
If you don’t get voted to be in the student council, try again, be determined and always fight for what’s right. There will always be those who want to put you down, but you always push yourself up and try again, no matter how hard it gets.
Luke Galea - Grade 11.4
Ilyse Meli - Grade 12.1 - VICE-CAPTAIN
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I’ve always enjoyed giving back to school. I also knew that it was going to be an enriching experience packed with challenges but also fun.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
One thing i’d like to improve on is cleanliness. It’s beneficial for all the students to clean up after-themselves because not only will it allow them to enjoy their breaks in a clean environment but it also reflects their respect towards the cleaners, educators and school.
How do you help others at school?
At school I help students by answering any queries they would have. Not only this but i would offer a helping hand with anything they might need. I also like to help teachers in anything they might need to make their life easier.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
One main goal being to make an impact to the school community. Whether it’s by fun activities, educational opportunities and making the school safer for everyone.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
I would tell younger students to follow their heart and not care too much about others’ opinions because at the end of the day, whatever you’re doing is for yourself. Always remember to keep moving forward and never let others put you down.
Nathan Azzopardi Muscat - Grade 12.1 - CAPTAIN
Why did you want to join the Student Council?
I have always believed in the fundamental importance of public service in society and felt encouraged to participate in the democratic process, and be a true voice for all the students.
What's the one thing you'd help improve at school?
I’d like to see more consideration of student ideas for things like events, activities or even important decisions. I’d like to build a bridge between teachers and students.
How do you help others at school?
No matter if the idea is far-fetched or not, I listen, and always bring the suggestion to our discussion table, and where possible to the administration.
What do you hope to achieve as a Student Council member this year?
One of these ideas is a student sentiment survey, to have evidence backing the suggestions of students. I also wish to set up a channel for the Student Council to be in direct communication with the students.
What advice would you give to younger students who want to be leaders?
My first piece of advice, is to never let somebody discourage you from pursuing a role in public service.
My second piece of advice, is to listen. At the end of the day, we are representatives of the students.
