CBS Kilkenny Student Council 2013-14
Student Council Updates 2013-14
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Elected Representatives
At the first meeting of the Student Council the following officers were elected:
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Chairperson: Chris Dunne
Vice-chairperson: Kamil Mazurkiewicz Secretary: Seán Lennon Treasurer: Robbie Murphy PR Team: Charlie Deegan PR Team: Seán Foley PR Team: Jamie Kirwan-Malone PR Team: Ultan Conroy |
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.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2013-2014:
6th Year: Chris Dunne, Kamil Mazurkiewicz
5th Year: Seán Lennon, Robbie Murphy
4th Year: Charlie Deegan, Seán Foley
3rd Year: Ben Jordan-Shalev, Dean Fitzpatrick
2nd Year: Jamie Kirwan-Malone, Sean Kenny
1st Year: Ultan Conroy, Conor Mulhall
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:
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2013-2014:
6th Year: Chris Dunne, Kamil Mazurkiewicz
5th Year: Seán Lennon, Robbie Murphy
4th Year: Charlie Deegan, Seán Foley
3rd Year: Ben Jordan-Shalev, Dean Fitzpatrick
2nd Year: Jamie Kirwan-Malone, Sean Kenny
1st Year: Ultan Conroy, Conor Mulhall
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 News 2013-14
Motivation Week Winners
Motivation Week, Jan 2014
Motivation week ran in the school from Monday 20th of January to Friday 24th, 2014. It was organised and run by the Student Council. It was a very successful week with plenty of activities and workshops for the student population.
Karl O’Reilly from Aware came in to facilitate workshops for Senior Cycle students on the theme ‘Beat the Blues’ and Junior Cycle workshops on the themes of Positive Thinking and Self-Esteem. According to students, these workshops were very practical and they gained a lot from them.
There were a number of competitions organised throughout the week and there was a great response from the student body. The main competition was ‘Inspirational Quotes’. Students were asked to put forward their favourite inspirational quotes with a short explanation of why it was so special to them.
Another competition was the ‘Complete the Quote’ competition. Each morning one half of a famous quote was announced over the intercom and students had to put the completed quote in the box at the front hall along with the favourite quotes.
There were also two online entry competitions. There was a photo competition with the theme of ‘My Happy Place’ and a short essay competition for students on their ‘Most Inspirational People’.
Prize-giving for Motivation Week took place on Friday afternoon 24th January. Congratulations to all the prize winners and a thank you to our fellow students who participated in what was a very proactive and beneficial week for all in CBS Kilkenny.
Motivation week ran in the school from Monday 20th of January to Friday 24th, 2014. It was organised and run by the Student Council. It was a very successful week with plenty of activities and workshops for the student population.
Karl O’Reilly from Aware came in to facilitate workshops for Senior Cycle students on the theme ‘Beat the Blues’ and Junior Cycle workshops on the themes of Positive Thinking and Self-Esteem. According to students, these workshops were very practical and they gained a lot from them.
There were a number of competitions organised throughout the week and there was a great response from the student body. The main competition was ‘Inspirational Quotes’. Students were asked to put forward their favourite inspirational quotes with a short explanation of why it was so special to them.
Another competition was the ‘Complete the Quote’ competition. Each morning one half of a famous quote was announced over the intercom and students had to put the completed quote in the box at the front hall along with the favourite quotes.
There were also two online entry competitions. There was a photo competition with the theme of ‘My Happy Place’ and a short essay competition for students on their ‘Most Inspirational People’.
Prize-giving for Motivation Week took place on Friday afternoon 24th January. Congratulations to all the prize winners and a thank you to our fellow students who participated in what was a very proactive and beneficial week for all in CBS Kilkenny.
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER-JANUARY 2014
On behalf of the Student Council we would like to give you a brief summary of our work in the Council over the past few months.
Shortly after the Student Council Elections were held in early October, all new members of the Student Council attended a Leadership Training workshop facilitated by Mr. John Murphy (Director Leader Training at FRS Training). Without doubt it was a very worthwhile and valuable experience for all.
Before Christmas we had the Festive Treats Cake Sale and as a result of this we raised €236 for our local St. Vincent de Paul. We also donated any unsold items to the Good Shepherd Centre (Homeless Shelter) in Kilkenny. We would like to thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile fundraiser.
This week on Thursday 16th January, the Student Council are organising a non-uniform day. All donations will be used in the organising and running of future Student Council initiatives.
Next week we are organising ‘Motivation Week’ in the school. At Senior Level, we have invited a guest speaker from the organisation ‘Aware’ to deliver a positive mental health workshop ‘Beat the Blues’. At Junior Cycle, speakers from Ossory Youth will deliver workshops to students on themes such as Positive Thinking, Positive Self-Esteem and Confidence Building.
Finally although we have a busy schedule ahead of us over the next few months we would welcome your ideas and suggestions on any activities/events that you think might benefit the school community. Remember to use the Student Council Suggestion Box located at Student Council Noticeboard outside Room 15.
Remember! You have a voice, let it be heard.
On behalf of the Student Council we would like to give you a brief summary of our work in the Council over the past few months.
Shortly after the Student Council Elections were held in early October, all new members of the Student Council attended a Leadership Training workshop facilitated by Mr. John Murphy (Director Leader Training at FRS Training). Without doubt it was a very worthwhile and valuable experience for all.
Before Christmas we had the Festive Treats Cake Sale and as a result of this we raised €236 for our local St. Vincent de Paul. We also donated any unsold items to the Good Shepherd Centre (Homeless Shelter) in Kilkenny. We would like to thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile fundraiser.
This week on Thursday 16th January, the Student Council are organising a non-uniform day. All donations will be used in the organising and running of future Student Council initiatives.
Next week we are organising ‘Motivation Week’ in the school. At Senior Level, we have invited a guest speaker from the organisation ‘Aware’ to deliver a positive mental health workshop ‘Beat the Blues’. At Junior Cycle, speakers from Ossory Youth will deliver workshops to students on themes such as Positive Thinking, Positive Self-Esteem and Confidence Building.
Finally although we have a busy schedule ahead of us over the next few months we would welcome your ideas and suggestions on any activities/events that you think might benefit the school community. Remember to use the Student Council Suggestion Box located at Student Council Noticeboard outside Room 15.
Remember! You have a voice, let it be heard.
Student Council fundraises for St. Vincent de Paul
Festive Treats raise funds for St. Vincent de Paul, Dec 2013
The annual Festive Treats Cake Sale took place on Friday the 20th of December, 2013. It was in aid of the local St. Vincent de Paul Society and we were able to make a donation of €236 to this worthy cause. After the cake sale, we brought all remaining items to the Good Shepherd Centre. This was greatly appreciated and we were delighted to be able to help another very good cause. We were sponsored by Keogh’s bakery and Superquinn. We would like to thank you all for your generous support of this initiative.
The annual Festive Treats Cake Sale took place on Friday the 20th of December, 2013. It was in aid of the local St. Vincent de Paul Society and we were able to make a donation of €236 to this worthy cause. After the cake sale, we brought all remaining items to the Good Shepherd Centre. This was greatly appreciated and we were delighted to be able to help another very good cause. We were sponsored by Keogh’s bakery and Superquinn. We would like to thank you all for your generous support of this initiative.
Student Council Training Day, Oct 2013
On Tuesday 22nd October, 2013, Mr.John Murphy from FRS Training facilitated a Training Seminar for the CBS Student Council.
During this workshop:
*the role and authority of Student Councils was clarified
*we learned what good leadership entailed, teamwork, motivating, delegating, etc.
*we discussed and put into practice how to run effective meetings
*we explored the role of Chairman, Secretary, treasurer and the PR Team
*finally we developed a draft programme for the year and learned how to prioritise.
We look forward to putting into practice the tips and good practice that we spoke about during this seminar.
On Tuesday 22nd October, 2013, Mr.John Murphy from FRS Training facilitated a Training Seminar for the CBS Student Council.
During this workshop:
*the role and authority of Student Councils was clarified
*we learned what good leadership entailed, teamwork, motivating, delegating, etc.
*we discussed and put into practice how to run effective meetings
*we explored the role of Chairman, Secretary, treasurer and the PR Team
*finally we developed a draft programme for the year and learned how to prioritise.
We look forward to putting into practice the tips and good practice that we spoke about during this seminar.
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.
