Student Parliament 2025

Essentials

Title: Student Parliament 2025

Description: Explore the Student Parliament of J/Vembadi Girls’ High School, promoting democracy, leadership, civic education, student elections, ministerial structures, and national development competencies.

Building Future Democratic Leaders Through Civic Education, Unity & Governance

The Student Parliament Programme of J/Vembadi Girls’ High School is a leadership and civic education initiative designed to help students understand democracy, governance, nation-building, peace, reconciliation, and social responsibility.

The programme gives students practical opportunities to experience parliamentary systems, ministerial responsibilities, elections, policy discussion, and collaborative leadership within the school community.

About the Student Parliament Programme

Introduction

The Student Parliament Programme develops the competencies students need as future citizens by helping them:

• Understand democratic systems and practices

• Gain real-world governance experience

• Learn coexistence and social responsibility

• Build leadership and communication skills

• Engage in national development thinking

• Strengthen peace and reconciliation values

This programme connects education with civic participation, democracy, and social harmony.

Objectives

The Student Parliament aims to:

1. Give a broad understanding of democracy and its practices.

2. Provide active opportunities to achieve national educational competencies.

3. Support peace and reconciliation initiatives.

4. Promote social cohesion and conflict resolution.

5. Involve students in nation-building and development.

6. Develop leadership skills.

7. Strengthen Civic Education through theory and practical engagement.

Parliament Activities

Regular Sessions & Governance Meetings

• At least one Student Parliament session per school term

• Monthly Cabinet meetings under the Prime Minister

• Advisory Committee meetings led by relevant ministers

• Civic Education integration activities

• Student governance reviews

• Peace education coordination

Election System

The election of representatives is based on the number of students from Grade 6 to Grade 13.

2025 Election Highlights

• Student Parliament voting

• Counting of votes

• Ministerial selection proposals

• Appointment of Prime Minister

• Appointment of Deputy Speaker

• Appointment of Ministers

• Oath of Ministers

• Oath of Deputy Ministers

Executive Committee 2025

Administrative Leadership

• Chief Secretary: Miss Grace Devadayalini Thevarajah

• Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration): Mrs S. Jayanthan

• Deputy Chief Secretary (Development): Mr S. Kokilan

• Deputy Chief Secretary (Discipline): Mrs S. Kunasekaran

Parliament Leadership Structure

Main House Leadership

• Honourable Speaker: Miss Shajana Vijayasankar

• Prime Minister: Miss Kavippiriya Murugathas

• Leader of the House: Miss Hamsawardini Premananthan

• Deputy Speaker: Miss C. Merincolina Contradkolinthiran

• Deputy Chairman of Committees: Miss Aarthana Suthagar

Full Structure

• Honourable Speaker

• Prime Minister

• Leader of the House

• Deputy Speaker

• Deputy Chairman of Committees

• Ten Ministers

• Ten Deputy Ministers

• Ten Advisory Committees

Ministries of the Student Parliament

The Student Parliament consists of the following ministries:

1. Student Behavioural Development and Student Welfare

2. Student Competencies and Innovations

3. Interschool Goodwill Building and Development

4. Education, Human Resources and ICT Development

5. Cultural and Religious Affairs and Value Development

6. Social Reconciliation and Student Security Affairs

7. Community Relationship and Community Services

8. Health, Nutrition and Sports

9. Agriculture and Environment Development

10. Physical Resources and Disaster Management

First Session of Student Parliament

Ceremonial Proceedings

The first parliamentary session included:

• Hoisting of the National Flag

• Prayer

• Lighting of the oil lamp

• Announcement of the Honourable Speaker

• Ceremonial entrance with scepter

• Speaker’s oath

• Prime Minister appointment

• Deputy Speaker appointment

• Ministers’ appointments

• Oath taking ceremonies

• Ministers’ speeches

This formal structure gave students authentic exposure to parliamentary traditions and democratic governance.

Second Session & External Participation

Continued Parliamentary Engagement

• Second session of Student Parliament conducted successfully

• Ministers and Deputy Ministers worked with committees

• Advisory committee reviews held

Zonal Student Parliament

Our students also actively participated in the Zonal Student Parliament, extending their leadership and democratic exposure beyond the school.

Why Student Parliament Matters

The programme helps students build:

• Leadership

• Public speaking

• Democracy awareness

• Nation-building mindset

• Conflict resolution

• Teamwork

• Policy thinking

• Civic responsibility

Learn democracy. Lead with integrity. Build the nation.