School/student parliament in educational institutions

School self-government is a mode of joint and independent life enabling each learner to find his/her place and realize his/her abilities and capabilities.

On March 16, 2021, a webinar was held to address the issues of organizing school self-government, and to discuss the Concept to create school self-government bodies “School/student parliament” in educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The pedagogical community of Nur-Sultan city and Karaganda region took part in the webinar. In order to exchange experience in organizing school self-government on the republican platform, the principal of secondary school No. 49 of Semey city Gulfariza T. Toktubayeva spoke on the topic “Self-government in school as a needed means of developing the potential of learners and self-improvement of their personality”.

In her speech, Gulfariza T. Toktubayeva noted the work of the school organization “Zhas Ulan”, that works in 7 directions: Otan, Zerde, Rukhaniyat, Salauat, Ecoalem, Zheti zhargy, Enbek, about hobby groups and clubs: Zhasyl El, Parasat school, Adal Urpak, Asyl Azhe, Young Traffic Inspectors, Young Police Assistants, Kolganat, Young scout, Debate Club, School Press Service.

She presented the structure of the School Parliament comprising of 8 factions and is based on the principles of mutual assistance and trust, collective decision-making, priority of the rights and interests of learners.