“Gordonstoun is a great believer in being a democratic community. The voice of the students is of great importance to the way in which the School is run. As we are the ones experiencing it, we know which aspects of School life are good, and others which can be improved on.
There are numerous avenues which people can go down to raise an issue. There are Year group committees, with a representative for each House, which meet every two weeks with a member of staff present, covering everything from charity events to loo roll. Others groups meet to discuss more specific areas such as the refectory, socials and uniform.
In Year 13 are a group of Colour Bearers, or prefects, elected by Years 11, 12 and 13 and the staff. Every week we meet with the Headmaster and Mrs Dangerfield and put forward the views and ideas of the student body and lots of our own. All pupils of every age group can have a say, whether it be through a member of these committees, or a more direct route, and will always be listened to. Suggestions will be considered, and attempted to make possible to the very best of abilities.
Colour Bearers have a number of duties to perform as part of their responsibilities. We maintain order in the Refectory and Library, and run the Sixth Form bar on a Saturday night. Outside of official duties, CBs should have a positive influence within the School and provide a link between staff and students. Guardians are appointed every term to lead and represent the School in a number of ways and make sure that the School runs smoothly and everyone is happy.”
Emma Barton Guardian