Student Council Presidential Elections 2025

17th Student Council Presidential Rally 2025: Leadership in Action

The annual Student Council Presidential Rally, masterfully orchestrated by the 16th Executive Committee, showcased student leadership at its finest as five exceptional candidates presented their vision for the school's future. Held in the school multi-purpose hall, the event drew an impressive turnout of students, teachers, and staff members, all eager to hear from their potential student president.

The primary objective of the rally was to provide a platform for presidential candidates to articulate their manifestos and electoral symbols as seen in Fig. 1 and connect directly with the student body. This democratic process, entirely student-led, demonstrated the remarkable capability of Peicai's student leaders in organising and managing significant school events.


Fig. 1 Presidential candidates’ manifesto and electoral symbols

The 16th Executive Committee demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout the event, sharing valuable insights and advice with the presidential candidates. Their guidance, drawn from their own experiences, added a meaningful mentorship dimension to the rally, creating a beautiful display of leadership succession and student agency in action.

The five candidates, each bringing unique perspectives and leadership styles, took turns addressing the audience. Their presentations demonstrated thorough preparation and genuine passion for serving the student body. What set this year's rally apart was the innovative use of Instagram's Q&A function as seen in Fig. 2, which allowed both students and members of the public to submit their questions before the rally. This digital integration, onceptualized and implemented by the student leaders, made the event more interactive and accessible than ever before.


Fig. 2 Presidential candidates addressing the questions from Instagram Q&A

A particularly electrifying segment of the rally was the open-mic session, where Peicaians from all levels – Secondary 1 to 5 – courageously stepped forward to question the candidates as seen in Fig. 3. The diversity of student participation demonstrated the widespread engagement in the electoral process. Even teachers joined in as seen in Fig. 4, approaching the microphone with their own thought-provoking questions, adding another layer of depth to the discourse.


Fig. 3 & 4 Sec 4 student and Student Management teacher stepping up to ask questions

The candidates were truly put to the test during this segment, having to think on their feet and provide thoughtful, measured responses to unexpected questions. Their ability to handle this pressure while maintaining composure and clarity in their answers showcased their leadership potential and quick thinking abilities.

The entire event exemplified student agency at its best, from the meticulous planning by the Executive Committee to the engaged participation of the student body. The seamless execution of the rally demonstrated how student-led initiatives can create meaningful and impactful experiences for the school community.

The event concluded with inspiring closing remarks from the current Student Council President, who commended all candidates for their outstanding presentations and shared final words of wisdom from their leadership journey. The rally successfully achieved its goal of helping students understand their potential leaders better, while showcasing the impressive capabilities of student leadership in Peicai Secondary School.