Student Council

Mahatma Gandhi once proclaimed, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” subsequently steering the Indian people to independence. Inspiring another rally for freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech in the United States of America. Likewise, in South Africa, Nelson Mandela pioneered the war against apartheid. Change has been a fundamental aspect of our society, from Darwin’s Theory of Evolution to leaders such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln – all contributing to this norm that is change. Indeed, such transformations in society have been prolonged, carried from one generation to the next, yet the inherent quality that is change, has sustained since the conception of the universe. And this foundational element that seems to recur in our lives must be inculcated at the bedrock of our growth as learners and future instigators of change.

Thus, I am proud to announce, that the Student Council for the academic year 2018/19 has been successfully selected. The Student Council develops the underlying prowess of stimulating change in the school community. Through this institution, students are able to influence meaningful change, despite them being recognized simply as what they are – students. To impact effective change is an indispensable quality, as stipulated by the International Baccalaureate program, and a standard we at MBIS strive to instil in all our students.

The formation of the Council commenced with elections – a property deeply rooted in the traditions of democracy. These elections allowed every individual within the school community. Students, teachers and administrative staff alike were given the privilege to vote for a candidate they felt best served the school, and its desire for meaningful change. Returning from last year’s fierce debate, Sneh Deshpande (MYP5B) and Mehek Mehra (DP1A), engaged in another passionate battle, this time for President. Each candidate submitted a video, designed to inform the school community on their policies and vision for Student Council, and subsequent to various electronic ballots one candidate was elected President. Yet, when the dust parted, both candidates stood, having gained each other’s respect in the process of the elections, ready to serve the Student Council and the Student Body.

As Student President, numerous proposals have already begun appearing in my inbox, from class representatives from MYP1 to DP1/2, initiating discussion amongst the Student Council regarding various school policies and upcoming events. Perseverance, transparency, and a drive to affect change in the school will be the cornerstone for success in the Student Council this year. My vision is simple: overcome every obstacle to quench the thirst you have for change, and hopefully, on that road, we will all discover something about ourselves we did not know existed. Having said this, I would like to formally introduce the dedicated group of class representatives I am honoured to be working with this year:

MYP 1A

Riddhimaa Jain-Class rep

Prakruti Tongaokar-class rep support

MYP 1B

Lea Abbani-class rep-

Uma Israni-class rep support

MYP 2A

Arjun Bhide-class rep-

Aryavir Chowdhary-class rep support

MYP 2B

Manya Gupta-class rep-

Hedaya Ismail Alajili-class rep support-

MYP 3A

Carmen Lorena Oschatz-class rep–

Anhad Kalra-class rep support-

MYP 3B

Saumya Chheda-class rep

Saniya Bhor-class rep support-

MYP 4A

Jona Muhammad VanBerkel-class rep–

Prisha Kapoor-class rep support-

MYP 4B

Sharwari khare-class rep

Harjyot -class rep support-

Anjali Kumaran-STUCO member-

MYP 5A

Qavalina Andrade-class rep-

Shreya Margale-class rep support–

MYP 5B

Sneh Deshpande-class rep-

Diego Alejandro Oschatz-class rep support-
Purav Mittal-STUCO member-

DP 1A

Mehek Mehra –class rep–

SoYoung-class rep support-

DP 1B

Aagneya Tripathi-class rep–

Hyeonji Kang-class rep support-

DP 1C

Sophia-class rep–

Anushka Srivastava-class rep support-

Additionally, JonaMuhammad VanBerkel of MYP 4A has taken up the coveted role of Treasurer, Prisha Kapoor of MYP 4A the responsibility of Secretary, and Anjali Kumaran of MYP 4B will be serving as the official Liaison of Communications. Furthermore, I am honoured to announce that, Mehek Mehra of DP1A will serve and support the Student Council as its Vice President, while I, Sneh Deshpande of MYP5B, as last year’s Liaison of Communications, will assume the responsibilities of President this year.

If anything, democracy has shown us that the power of change is limitless. And in its infinite capacity, meaningful change can ensure a successful future. The Student Council has finally commenced, and we’re here to change, and change, we shall.

Sneh Deshpande

MYP 5B student

Human systems and economic activities	The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture	The study of people, communities, cultures and societies in the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time	The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments	The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment	The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Living things	The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space	The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Materials and matter	The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy	The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines. (IBO, 2009)

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