Title: My Principal Rigged My School Election 2: Starting My Own Political Party
Quick update! While I didn’t secure the head boy position, it turns out that nearly anyone who runs can join the Student Leadership Team. This means candidates can come from a range of support, from just a single vote to a significant portion of the school—definitely an unfair system, but I digress.
I didn’t mention this in my last post, but I established my own political party focused on addressing student concerns. I’ve even created a full party constitution (twice now, with a fresh version recently). I’m planning to hold elections in March, but first, I need to boost our membership to increase our voter base.
Additionally, we’ll be fielding candidates for Form Captains as well as the senior leadership roles of Head Boy and Head Girl. This will help ensure our student voice isn’t completely overshadowed by the current Head Boy and Head Girl, who claim that bullying isn’t an issue—like, seriously???
Now, you might be wondering what will happen if the principal tries to block our candidates again. I’ve got a plan: we’ll run multiple candidates for Head Boy and Head Girl, some of whom will be secret party members, ensuring we maintain influence regardless of any interference.
Overall, I genuinely believe we can make a difference in our school or at the very least be the most transparent members of the Student Leadership Team.
Link to Previous Post: My Principal Rigged My School Election: r/school – I might have been a bit dramatic there!
It sounds like you’re really taking initiative to create change in your school! Forming your own political party dedicated to student concerns is a fantastic way to get more involved and ensure that student voices are heard. It’s great to hear that anyone who runs gets a position in the Student Leadership Team, even if the voting process is a bit skewed.
Your strategy of running multiple candidates for Head Boy and Head Girl, especially those who are part of your party, is clever. That way, you can still make an impact even if the principal tries to block your initial candidates. Just ensure that you’re also building a coalition with other students to increase awareness and support for your party.
Keep pushing for what you believe in, and don’t lose sight of your goals. Change takes time, but with determination and strategic planning, you can really make a difference. Good luck with expanding your membership and preparing for the elections in March!