CBS Kilkenny Student Council
Student Council Updates 2016 - 2017
Student Council Leadership Award
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On the 17th May 2017 the Awards Night took place in CBS and we were delighted when our chairperson Shane McGeary received the Leadership Award in recognition of his motivation and guidance in leading the 2016/17 Student Council.
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Raising the Kilkenny Edmund Rice Flag May 5th 2017
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To celebrate the Edmund Rice Feast Day on May 5th, the Student Council raised the Kilkenny Edmund Rice Flag in the front yard. The flag had been designed and presented to the school in recent weeks by ERST and incorporates the individual crest of our school.
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ERST (Edmund Rice Schools Trust) National Student Council Conference 2017
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On Thursday 6th April 2017 our Transition Year Representatives, Michael Power and Liam Kelly - O Rourke travelled with Ms. Nolan Kennedy to the Edmund Rice Schools Trust Conference in Morans Red Cow Conference Centre in Dublin. The topic of this Conference was Mental Health. Mental Health is an important theme in today's society, especially among teenagers. Guest speaker on the day was Dr. Tony Humphries. Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Author and International speaker. The students found the conference to be very informative and enjoyed it very much. They learned so much about positive Mental Health and how we as a school community can improve Mental Health. They conversed with students from different C.B.S schools from around the country and shared different ideas about Mental Health. Our pupils believed this exercise gave them a greater insight into other peoples views and feelings on Mental Health. The pupils felt the Conference allowed them extend their knowledge on Mental Health which will benefit the school community in the future.
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Motivation Week 2017
Motivation week took place in the CBS Kilkenny from Monday the 23rd to Friday the 27th January. It is an annual initiative organised and run by the Student Council. As usual it was a very enjoyable and inspiring week with plenty of activities, competitions and workshops for the student population. Competitions included 'Inspirational Quotes Competition', 'Complete the Quote Competition', a photography competition 'My Happy Place' and a short essay competition on 'My Favourite Inspirational Person' competition. There was a fantastic response to these competitions as there was substantial prizes to be won.
The highlight of the week were the motivational workshops delivered by Ossory Youth. Prize giving for Motivation Week took place on the Friday afternoon. Congratulations to all the prize winners and a big thank you to our fellow students who participated in what was a very inspiring and motivational week for all in CBS Kilkenny.
The highlight of the week were the motivational workshops delivered by Ossory Youth. Prize giving for Motivation Week took place on the Friday afternoon. Congratulations to all the prize winners and a big thank you to our fellow students who participated in what was a very inspiring and motivational week for all in CBS Kilkenny.
Motivation Week Winners 2017
As part of Motivation Week in January 2017 the Student Council has organised workshops facilitated by Ossory Youth for all first year groups.
The schedule of workshops is as follows:
Monday 23rd, 11- 12.30 (1 Colmcille)
Tuesday 24th,11 - 12.30 (1 Fergus)
Thursday 26th, 11 - 12.30 (1 David)
Friday 27th, 2- 3.30 (1 Brendan)
Motivation Week Competitions
1. Most Inspirational Person Competition:
Each day a photo of a famous inspirational person will be displayed in the front hall. The photo will be of someone who has inspired, motivated and benefited humankind. Students are asked in 10 lines to explain how they achieved this. Entries to be emailed to m.nolan-kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie.
2. Inspirational quote competition:
Students are asked to choose any quotation that inspires them and explains why. Entries should be placed in the "Inspirational Quotes" box in the front hall.
3. Complete the Quote Competition:
# In line with the above competition there is a "Complete the Quote Competition". Part of a famous quote will be announced each morning and students are asked to complete the quote. All these quotations can be found on the inspirational posters up around the school. Again all entries can be placed in the Inspirational Quotes box.
4. My happy place:
The final competition is a photo competition. All entrants can e-mail a photo on the theme "My Happy Place" to m.nolan-kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie.
There are substantial prizes for all these competitions and prize winners will be presented with their prizes on Friday afternoon. The student Council encourage all students to contribute to what will be a very pro-active and beneficial week here in the CBS.
Complete the quote competition. Half of these quotes are published daily, and students must find complete the famous quote.
Monday - 'Your attitude, not your aptitude....................
Tuesday - Don't let obstacles keep you back............
Wednesday - Live intentionally now.............
Thursday - Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal..............
Friday - Embrace change.True success can be defined by............
The schedule of workshops is as follows:
Monday 23rd, 11- 12.30 (1 Colmcille)
Tuesday 24th,11 - 12.30 (1 Fergus)
Thursday 26th, 11 - 12.30 (1 David)
Friday 27th, 2- 3.30 (1 Brendan)
Motivation Week Competitions
1. Most Inspirational Person Competition:
Each day a photo of a famous inspirational person will be displayed in the front hall. The photo will be of someone who has inspired, motivated and benefited humankind. Students are asked in 10 lines to explain how they achieved this. Entries to be emailed to m.nolan-kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie.
2. Inspirational quote competition:
Students are asked to choose any quotation that inspires them and explains why. Entries should be placed in the "Inspirational Quotes" box in the front hall.
3. Complete the Quote Competition:
# In line with the above competition there is a "Complete the Quote Competition". Part of a famous quote will be announced each morning and students are asked to complete the quote. All these quotations can be found on the inspirational posters up around the school. Again all entries can be placed in the Inspirational Quotes box.
4. My happy place:
The final competition is a photo competition. All entrants can e-mail a photo on the theme "My Happy Place" to m.nolan-kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie.
There are substantial prizes for all these competitions and prize winners will be presented with their prizes on Friday afternoon. The student Council encourage all students to contribute to what will be a very pro-active and beneficial week here in the CBS.
Complete the quote competition. Half of these quotes are published daily, and students must find complete the famous quote.
Monday - 'Your attitude, not your aptitude....................
Tuesday - Don't let obstacles keep you back............
Wednesday - Live intentionally now.............
Thursday - Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal..............
Friday - Embrace change.True success can be defined by............
The 2016-17 Student Council
Back row L-R: Shane Mc Geary, Patrick Darcy, Conor Dwyer, Michael Power, Liam Kelly O'Rourke, Seán Coughlan
Front Row L-R: Shaafin Tahir, Jaolo Maralit, Daniel Oglesby, Mahmoud Yousif, Cian Farrell, Mike Murphy
Student Council leadership training
A leadership training workshop took place on Thursday 13th of October 2016 for the incoming Student Council. Mr. Pat Murphy facilitated this training course. During the workshop we discussed the role of each member, how to hold successful meetings and the importance of a cooperative environment where each member of the Council can contribute equally.
Mr. Pat Murphy with the newly elected Student Council
Student Council Elections 2016/17
Students casting their votes at the 2016/17 Student Council elections
The school year commenced with the Student Council Elections which took place on Wednesday 5th October 2016. On the morning of the elections the senior cycle students registered, received their ballot papers and cast their votes in polling booths set up in the GP room. Four TY students acted as returning officers and ensured that the voting ran smoothly.
The following week the junior cycle students were balloted and cast their votes during their CSPE class. Students found it to be a very worthwhile exercise that helped them gain an understanding in to how the nomination, voting and election process works. In total twelve students have been elected to sit on the 2016/2017 Student Council. We wish them well in their endeavours.
The following week the junior cycle students were balloted and cast their votes during their CSPE class. Students found it to be a very worthwhile exercise that helped them gain an understanding in to how the nomination, voting and election process works. In total twelve students have been elected to sit on the 2016/2017 Student Council. We wish them well in their endeavours.
Who are we?
The Student Council at CBS Kilkenny is a body of Students who look after the needs of all 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 5th for senior cycle students and Tuesday October 11th for Junior cycle students. All students received ballot slips and cast their votes at the polling booths in the G.P. room.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2016-17.
6th year - Patrick Darcy and Shane Mc Geary
5th year - Conor Dwyer and Seán Coughlan
4th year - Liam Kelly O'Rourke and Michael Power
3rd year - Mike Murphy and Shaafin Tahir
2nd year - Daniel Oglesby and Jaolo Maralit
1st year - Cian Farrell and Mahmoud Yousif
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 Students Councils in Ireland identified the following advantages to having a Student Council:
Elected representatives:
At the first meeting of the Student Council the following officers were elected.
Chairperson: Shane Mc Geary
Secretary: Patrick Darcy
Treasurer: Conor Dwyer
Public Relations Officers: Liam Kelly O'Rourke & Shaafin Tahir
This year's Student Council elections took place on Wednesday October 5th for senior cycle students and Tuesday October 11th for Junior cycle students. All students received ballot slips and cast their votes at the polling booths in the G.P. room.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2016-17.
6th year - Patrick Darcy and Shane Mc Geary
5th year - Conor Dwyer and Seán Coughlan
4th year - Liam Kelly O'Rourke and Michael Power
3rd year - Mike Murphy and Shaafin Tahir
2nd year - Daniel Oglesby and Jaolo Maralit
1st year - Cian Farrell and Mahmoud Yousif
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 Students 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.
Elected representatives:
At the first meeting of the Student Council the following officers were elected.
Chairperson: Shane Mc Geary
Secretary: Patrick Darcy
Treasurer: Conor Dwyer
Public Relations Officers: Liam Kelly O'Rourke & Shaafin Tahir
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.
