CBS Kilkenny Student Council 2012-13
Student Council Updates 2012-13
Guest Speaker: Karl O'Reilly from the organisation ‘Aware’
As part of our ongoing campaign to raise awareness of cyber-bullying and mental health issues, the Student Council recently invited Karl O Reilly from Aware to speak to senior cycle students.
Karl came to speak to us and gave an informative presentation on the 15th March. He shared various techniques on how to deal with the many different difficult situations we may find ourselves in and listened to the concerns of students. The presentation was a great success and was of great benefit to the school community.
We were delighted to present Karl with a donation from the students and know that the money will be put to good use and aid Aware in further promoting awareness of mental health issues.
Karl came to speak to us and gave an informative presentation on the 15th March. He shared various techniques on how to deal with the many different difficult situations we may find ourselves in and listened to the concerns of students. The presentation was a great success and was of great benefit to the school community.
We were delighted to present Karl with a donation from the students and know that the money will be put to good use and aid Aware in further promoting awareness of mental health issues.
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013
This years Seachtain na Gaeilge was organized by the Student Council and Irish teachers in the school. It proved to be a great success. The festivities ran from the 11th to the 15th of March.
A wide range of activities were organized, including:
It was a very enjoyable week for all, especially the ‘La Glas’ which was some craic!!!
The presentation of prizes, sponsored by the Student Council, took place on Friday.
A wide range of activities were organized, including:
- An ‘Anagram an Lae’ competition.
- The broadcast of modern songs as Gaeilge on the intercom before first class each morning.
- A ‘Ciorcal Comhra agus Caife’ where 5th and 6th years engaged in a laid back conversation as Gaeilge.
- A ‘Seisiuin Ceol’ in the GP room showcased the musical talent of the student body.
- A ‘La Glas’ where students wore green for the day.
- A ‘Comortas Ealaine’ for 1st years, based on a seanfhocal.
- ‘Trath na gCeist’- quiz for 1st years.
It was a very enjoyable week for all, especially the ‘La Glas’ which was some craic!!!
The presentation of prizes, sponsored by the Student Council, took place on Friday.
National Student Council Conference March 21ST 2013
On Thursday the 21st March two members of the Student Council John Curtin and Alex Broderick travelled with Mrs. Nolan-Kennedy to the Red Cow Hotel for the first National Student Council Conference. This was a meeting for members of Student Councils from CBS schools throughout Ireland. At this conference issues such as how Student Councils are being run, how councils can best serve their students, along with new ideas being addressed. Different ideas such as inter-school councils, exciting fundraising prospects and charities in need were discussed.Workshops were held in which different schools worked together to share ideas which were beneficial to all concerned.
Safer Internet Day Tuesday 5th February 2013
Celebrating the 10th Safer Internet Day: Connect with Respect
On Tuesday 5th February the Student Council will be promoting this campaign with a theme ‘Online Rights And Responsibilities'. Posters advertising and providing advice on online safety have been placed on all notice-boards. We are asking our fellow students to join with us and SID (Safer Internet Day) supporters across the globe on Tuesday 5th February to raise the profile of safer internet usage. We will highlight this campaign through a wide range of activities, quizzes, a creative writing competition, design a logo, workshops, debates etc.
Remember it is up to us.
We can stand up to cyber bullying.
Get involved.
Show your support.
‘Connect with Respect’
Click for SID 2013 brochure and advice.
On Tuesday 5th February the Student Council will be promoting this campaign with a theme ‘Online Rights And Responsibilities'. Posters advertising and providing advice on online safety have been placed on all notice-boards. We are asking our fellow students to join with us and SID (Safer Internet Day) supporters across the globe on Tuesday 5th February to raise the profile of safer internet usage. We will highlight this campaign through a wide range of activities, quizzes, a creative writing competition, design a logo, workshops, debates etc.
Remember it is up to us.
We can stand up to cyber bullying.
Get involved.
Show your support.
‘Connect with Respect’
Click for SID 2013 brochure and advice.
Festive Treats Cake Sale
The annual Festive Treats Cake Sale took place on Thursday the 13th of December. The Student Council presented the proceeds of this cake sale to our local St Vincent de Paul through Mr. Marty Murphy the area treasurer for the St. Vincent de Paul and accepted and thanked the student council most sincerely for their significant donation and praised them for their continuous efforts in helping the most needy in our community.
Elected Representatives
At the first meeting of the Student Council the following officers were elected:
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Ciarán Denieffe
Jason O Brien John Curtin Luke Leydon James Murphy Vincent Morton Kevin Barrett |
Chairperson
Vice-chairperson Secretary Treasurer PR Team PR Team PR Team |
Who are we?
The Student Council at CBS Kilkenny is a body of students who look after the needs of all the students in the school. It provides students with the opportunity to become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents. It always works for the benefit of the school and its students.
This year’s Student Council Elections took place on Wednesday October 3rd for senior cycle students and Friday 19th October for junior cycle students. All students received ballot slips and cast their votes at the Polling Booths set up in the GP room.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2012-2013:
6th Year: Ciarán Denieffe, Jason O Brien
5th Year: John Curtin, Luke Leydon
4th Year: James Murphy, Vincent Morton
3rd Year: Kevin Barrett, Cian Boyle
2nd Year: Conor Murphy, John Connick
1st Year: Jamie Kirwan-Malone, Conor Heary
What is a Student Council?
A Student Council is a representative structure through which students can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students.
Why have a Student Council?
Student Councils give students the opportunity to be actively involved in the school. This is of benefit to the whole school community. The 2005 report from the Second–Level Student Councils in Ireland identified the following advantages to having a Student Council:
This year’s Student Council Elections took place on Wednesday October 3rd for senior cycle students and Friday 19th October for junior cycle students. All students received ballot slips and cast their votes at the Polling Booths set up in the GP room.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2012-2013:
6th Year: Ciarán Denieffe, Jason O Brien
5th Year: John Curtin, Luke Leydon
4th Year: James Murphy, Vincent Morton
3rd Year: Kevin Barrett, Cian Boyle
2nd Year: Conor Murphy, John Connick
1st Year: Jamie Kirwan-Malone, Conor Heary
What is a Student Council?
A Student Council is a representative structure through which students can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school management, staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students.
Why have a Student Council?
Student Councils give students the opportunity to be actively involved in the school. This is of benefit to the whole school community. The 2005 report from the Second–Level Student Councils in Ireland identified the following advantages to having a Student Council:
- Creates a positive school atmosphere
- Creates a caring school environment which is supportive and inclusive
- A vehicle for student participation
- Beneficial impact on issues such as discipline, bullying and staff-student relations
- Creates educational opportunities for students
- Provides an interactive learning environment
- Students can develop communication and leadership skills, responsibility and accountability
- Valuable resource to management, teachers and other students.
Student Council Elections 2012
Key Functions of the Student Council
The functions and activities of the Student Council should support the aims and objectives of the Council and promote the development of the school and welfare of its students. In planning and undertaking activities during the course of the year, the Student Council should:
Our Student Council at CBS Kilkenny has undertaken a wide range of activities over the past number of years that have benefited the whole school community:
The objectives of CBS Kilkenny Student Council are:
The functions and activities of the Student Council should support the aims and objectives of the Council and promote the development of the school and welfare of its students. In planning and undertaking activities during the course of the year, the Student Council should:
- Work closely with school management, teachers and parents
- Consult regularly with students in the school.
- Involve as many students as possible in the activities of the Council.
Our Student Council at CBS Kilkenny has undertaken a wide range of activities over the past number of years that have benefited the whole school community:
- Liaising with Principal and Board of Management on issues of concern to students
- Promoting good communications within the school community on activities, through the Student Council notice-board and making presentations at staff meetings
- Making contributions to school newsletters
- Contributing to the development of school policy. The Student Council has actively contributed to the development of school policy in such areas as the Anti–Bullying Policy, IT Policy and Code of Behaviour Policy
- Assisting at official functions and events, eg. attending the 150th celebrations of CBS Kilkenny, Awards Night, Open Night, Scholarship Presentations, Presentations to Retiring Staff, Seachtain na Gaeilge and Mental Health Week
- Organising fundraising events for charities. Our Student Council has fundraised for a wide variety of charities, St. Vincent de Paul, Meningitis Foundation, Zambian Immersion Project and Zambia Change for Change Appeal.
- Inviting guest speakers to address the student body on a wide variety of issues affecting students today.
The objectives of CBS Kilkenny Student Council are:
- To foster in students a sense of loyalty and pride in the school
- To afford students the opportunity to play an active and positive part in their education and in the life of the school
- To encourage students to become self-confident, responsible, caring and independent
- To develop self–respect and self-esteem in students leading to maturity
- To improve communication at all levels in the school
- To acknowledge and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
