Clonkeen Student Council
Students have input into the schools running in the form of a Student Council of class reps in 1st-4th year, and student councillors elected by their peers in 5th year.
Since its inception, the Clonkeen College Student Council has been involved in the running of the school. The council meets weekly to discuss projects or issues. The council is composed of eighteen Prefects; nine are voted in by their fellow fifth years, and nine selected by staff.
Each year the council focuses on one major project. In the past they have had water fountains installed in the junior and senior corridors; more recently they had formal shoes and school jackets introduced to the uniform. Annually, the Council, in conjunction with the Parents Council and the Cluny Student Council, organise a “Ball in the Hall” to welcome Clonkeen's new first year students. Council meetings are chaired by the Chairman and the Secretary takes minutes.
A Councillor's term of office runs from December of 5th year to December of 6th year.
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