Student Council
In Goatstown ETSS, we value the input of our students and recognise the importance of their involvement in our ongoing school development. The student council provides a platform for our students' voices to be heard and plays an integral role in student leadership in our school. Two members of the student council are elected to be associate members of the school’s Board of Management.
The Student Council of Goatstown ETSS is comprised of two clan representatives from each clan who have been voted for by their peers. Currently there are 32 members on the Student Council.
The Student Council meets fortnightly. After each meeting the student council representatives feedback topics discussed and gather data and ideas during Clan Tutor time. Once everything is agreed the two Associate Student Council Board members then update the School Board of Management monthly of progress on initiatives that they are organising, to get approval on new initiatives and to allow the board to understand issues from the students' perspective.
For the school year 2025/2026, the student council is aiming to establish itself as an integral part of school life that works with the student body and staff to ensure student voice is felt in all aspects of the school. This will be achieved through reviewing and developing polices (i.e. the dress code), organising and leading at least one whole school event and most importantly developing strategies that will allow the student council to gather data from the student body and creatively devise innovative and practical solutions.
Meet our Student Council Team 2025-2026
Marcie O’Brien, Clan Johnson
Hello, I am in Sixth Year, I love to go to work and play the piano in my spare time, this is my fourth year in the student council.
Kyla Davison, Clan Johnson
I’m Kyla! What’s the story I’m in my last year and I’m hoping to make changes before leaving everyone. I was in the student council last year and following through as it’s my last chance. I’m excited to hopefully make a difference for the students before me and incoming First Years!
Oakley Brill, Johnson
Hi I’m Oakley and I’m in Sixth Year! I’ll be the student rep for Sixth Year for the first term of the year. I hope to help make changes for the senior year groups and the future years sixth years.
Erica Scalzo, Clan Adeleke
Hi! My name is Erica and I am in Fifth Year. I enjoy reading and listening to music. I was in student council last year, and I am looking forward to continuing to make changes and help the student body.
Bhavya Bharath, Clan Adeleke
Hi! I am in Fifth Year. I enjoy reading and my favourite genres are fantasy and romance. I have been on the student council in the past and helped initiate international day. I hope to continue to make changes in our school and I am going to enjoy student council.
Airat Ishkuvatov, Clan O’Donovan
Howdy! I am a Fifth Year student and I’m looking forward to making the school better for the people. I enjoy playing videogames and going on walks.
Emeraude Halaoui, Clan O’Donovan
Hola! I am in Fifth Year and I am so excited to help make a change in this school that will benefit everyone and have everyone’s voices heard.
Max Healy, Clan O’Gara
Hey I’m Max! I’m in TY and I’m excited for the school trips like Gaisce. I’ve never been in the student council before but I can’t wait to get started and I’m hoping it will be a rewarding experience where I can put forward ideas and use my voice 😊
Ayla Fitzgerald, Clan O’Gara
I’m Ayla and I’m in TY, this is my first time being in the student council and I’d love to help out the school community and hopefully host some fun events for our school and possibly raise money for good causes . I’m looking forward to the trips this year and I hope transition year will make me gain life skills!
Oscar Gnutek, Clan O’hAilpín
I’m 15 years of age and I am very much looking forward to my TY trips and the musical. I hope to organise many cool things for everyone this year.
Adam Hanvey, Clan O’hAilpín,
Greetings, my name is Adam. I’m the ripe old age of 16 and I am looking forward to spreading the schools dominion over south side Dublin and I can’t wait for Gaisce and doing the musical! it should be fun!
Aisling McKenna, Clan O’Sullivan
I’m 15 and I’m in TY. I’m looking forward to get to try all the different subjects I didn’t get to do for Junior Cycle.
Isabel Blankert, Clan O’Sullivan,
I’m in Transition Year, I look forward to the trips we get to go on and the different experiences we will get like the Erasmus exchange.
Rowan Fanning, Clan O’Gara
What’s the jazz?!?!?! I’m Rowan and I’m just starting Transition Year! This is my second time being elected for the Student Council, so I know how things roll. I like participating in group activities where everyone works together, and doing artsy stuff like Creative Writing and Music. I’m really looking forward to all the trips and stuff. It will be a nonchalant blast.
Maebh Coss, Clan Achill
Hi I’m Maebh and I’m in Third Year. I enjoy basketball and going out with my friends. This year I’m looking forward to being in the student council it should be fun!
Harley Smith, Clan Achill
Hi, I am Harley and I’m in Third Year. I like geography, history and I’m looking forward to the junior cycle this year. My favourite colour is blue, my favourite animal is a crocodile.
Lily Melia, Clan Bere
Hello I am Lily, I like music and this year I am looking forward to spending time with my friends and to TY next year.
Oscar Casserly, Clan Bere
Howdy. I’m a Third Year student. I like acting and football. I’m looking forward to trying to make the school a better place through the Student Council.
Michael Barrett, Clan Skellig
I’m 14 and I’m in Third Year this year I’m excited to make great changes with the other student council members. I love Matcha and manga .
Laura Scalzo, Clan Skellig
Hi, I’m 14 and in Third Year this year. I’m excited to help make the school a more environmentally friendly place to be, as well as a more welcoming environment.
Daksh Kumar, Clan Attenborough
Hi there! I’m 13 years old and this year and I’m really looking forward to being a fun and helpful student council member!
Zoe O’Kelly, Clan Attenborough
Hello my name is Zoe I am in Clan Attenborough and I like reading and swimming. This year I am looking forward to being on the student council and helping around the school.
Ahmed El Sheikh Idris, Clan Maathai
I’m 13 and in Second Year. I’m looking forward to badminton on Wednesdays and to write music in music class.
Daniel Dulberg, Clan Maathai
I’m 13 and I am in Second Year. I am looking forward to playing basketball. I am also excited to do my CBA’s
Charles Figgis, Clan Pang
Hello my name is Charles and I am in Second Year. In my spare time I enjoy programming and playing videogames. This year I am looking forward to learning new things in Applied Tech.
Ruairí Coss, Clan Pang
Hello, I am in Second Year. I like playing basketball and other sports. I have never been in the student council but I am excited to be a representative this year. I will try to make the school a better place and enjoy myself.
Lizzy Scott, Clan Cú Chulainn
Hi! I’m 12 and I am in First Year. I’m looking forward to helping the school change and helping them make school more fun. I enjoy doing karate and I love cats.
Sophie Connolly, Clan Cú Chulainn
Hi! I’m 13 and I’m in First Year. This year I am looking forward to making great changes to the school. I like to play football and read.
Mae McCormack, Clan Danu
Hi! I am in First Year. I love to dance, read and listening to music. This year I am looking forward to doing home economics and making new friends!
Maia Whelan, Clan Danu
Hi! I am in First Year. I like to listen to music and play GAA. This year I am excited to be apart of the student council and try to make the school a better place!
Saoirse Davis, Clan Lir
I’m in First Year and I love football, badminton and I am in a scout group. I’m looking forward to helping my class and the school.
Luca Gubellini, Clan Lir
I’m in First Year and I like football, swimming, running, food and video games. I’m looking forward to the student council.