By Ellie Freeman
SCHOOL OFFICER
My name’s Ellie Freeman, and I’m the School Officer
the RepCon meetings, Laura Bailey (School Officer
to get some printers moved to this area very quickly.
for Art, Design and Performance. I’m currently a third-
for Aviation and Security) and I were asked to host a
Even small suggestions like this make a difference to life
year Graphic Design student and have been Student
Mental Health session. This gave us an opportunity to
at Bucks.
Rep since my first year. School Officers oversee the
share our passion for positive mental wellbeing with
Reps in each school and liaise between Reps and Staff.
Student Reps and help to signpost and support any
It’s my job to make sure the voices of students on Art,
students who may be struggling.
Design and Performance courses have their voices heard and are getting the most out of University.
Becoming a School Officer is one of the best things I’ve done during my time at Bucks. This opportunity allows you to work closely with the Representation
This job puts you in a position where you are actively
team in the Students' Union and helps learn and further
able to make a difference on campus. You will get the
skills for your CV. It has helped to build my confidence
Working with the number 1 Students' Union in the UK
opportunity to speak one to one with your Head of
and I feel I’m a lot more prepared for post-University
is an easy job – everyone works together as part of a
School and gain a deeper understanding into what
life now. The role has supported my development of
community and it’s a great opportunity to challenge
goes on behind the scenes at University. This is a great
new skills such as leadership, project management,
yourself. As well as sharing student perspectives in
opportunity to directly discuss University life from a
organisation and communication with students, staff
Education Forum, Programme Committee and other
student perspective and suggest any changes you’d
and academics. I also love being in a position where
meetings, we work with the Representation team on
like to see in your school. For example, from my ‘Meet
I’m able to help people, support students in my school
a frequent basis, including leading ‘Meet the Rep’
the Rep’ sessions, I found that a lot of creative students
and make sure everyone is having the best possible
sessions and planning events like RepCon. Being a
wanted easier access to printers in Timberlake/ Red
experience at University. (There’s also a few more
School Officer creates additional opportunities to have
Shed, where a lot of our courses are based. Speaking
perks like getting your own personalised hoodie and a
a more active role on campus. For example, following
directly to my Head of School about this, we were able
financial incentive too!)
February Issue
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