Academic Term 2026–2027

Student voice with purpose.

The Port of Spain & Environs Educational District Student Council connects student leaders across the district to strengthen representation, leadership development, collaboration and community engagement.

District Student Council seal
OUR MOTTO
A Stronger Tomorrow,Led by Today’s Students.
17Schools currently listed in the Council directory
14Schools with named representatives
7Standing Committees
10Current interim executive portfolios
Our purpose

Leadership beyond one school.

Created to provide a structured district-wide platform for student leaders to share ideas, develop leadership capacity and contribute meaningfully to school and community life.

01

Represent

Bring student perspectives into structured district discussions and strengthen communication between schools, students and educational stakeholders.

02

Develop

Equip young leaders with skills in communication, advocacy, governance, conflict resolution, civic responsibility and project planning.

03

Collaborate

Create opportunities for schools to work together on leadership forums, service, student engagement and district-wide initiatives.

Student leaders gathered at a district leadership activity
District leadership

Connected schools. Stronger student voice.

Who we are

A student-led district body with Ministry oversight.

The Council operates within the Port of Spain & Environs Education District, with guidance and oversight through the Ministry of Education’s district administration. Matters requiring authorisation are routed through the appropriate district and Ministry channels.

Council officer titles and structures are currently being formalised. Interim designations are shown transparently across this website.
Meet the Interim Executive
2026–2027 focus

Built around seven working committees.

Committee leadership will be announced. Members will work through defined portfolios and report progress through the Council’s governance structure.

Projects & Community Service

Service, outreach and collaborative initiatives.

Education & Student Welfare

Student voice, support and development.

Events & Programme

Forums, programmes and Council activities.

PR, Media & Communications

Branding, notices and approved public information.

View all committees
Membership

Open to active student leaders.

Students ages 12–20 may apply for General Membership. Schools and eligible tertiary institutions select their official representatives for the Board.

GENERAL MEMBER

Participate in Council life

Open to students who meet the membership criteria and are actively involved within their educational institution.

REPRESENTATIVE

Represent your institution

Up to three official representatives may be selected by each participating school or eligible university/tertiary institution.

ANNUAL FEE

TT$200 after acceptance

The Council is not currently government-funded. Membership contributions support approved Council operations and activities.

Read criteria & apply
News & initiatives

Ready for what comes next.

This area is prepared for official announcements, district initiatives, student opportunities and event updates as they are approved.

COMING SOON

District initiatives

Approved projects and collaborative programmes will be published here.

COMING SOON

Upcoming events

Meeting notices, leadership sessions and student opportunities will be added when confirmed.

COMING SOON

Council updates

Official notices and progress reports will appear after approval for public release.