CBS Kilkenny Student Council
MOTIVATION WEEK 2018
Motivation Week 2018 in CBS Kilkenny runs from Jan 22-26 2018.
Events + Competitions
(Mental and Physical Fitness):
The competitions will include:
1) Most Inspirational Sports Person Competition:
Each day a photo of a famous inspirational sports person will be
displayed in the front hall. The photo will be of someone who has
inspired and motivated us. Students are asked in 10 lines to explain how they achieved this. Entries can be emailed to: m.nolan-
kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie
2) Complete the Quote Competition:
Part of a famous motivational quote will be placed on the whiteboard in
the front hall each morning and students are asked to complete the
quote. All quotes can be found on the inspirational quotes images on
walls around the school. All entries can be placed in the Inspirational
Quotes box located in the front hall.
3) 1st Year Pedometer Challenge
For the duration of motivation week, all 1st Years students will be taking
part in a pedometer challenge. Students phones will be used to record
steps, with an app called Step Up. Scores will be checked every day by
representatives of the council. The highest scoring student from each
class will receive a prize.
4) ‘My Happy Place’ Photo Competition.
The final competition is a photo competition. All students are required to
take a photo of a place that they like. All entries can be emailed to:
m.nolan-kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie
Events + Competitions
(Mental and Physical Fitness):
The competitions will include:
1) Most Inspirational Sports Person Competition:
Each day a photo of a famous inspirational sports person will be
displayed in the front hall. The photo will be of someone who has
inspired and motivated us. Students are asked in 10 lines to explain how they achieved this. Entries can be emailed to: m.nolan-
kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie
2) Complete the Quote Competition:
Part of a famous motivational quote will be placed on the whiteboard in
the front hall each morning and students are asked to complete the
quote. All quotes can be found on the inspirational quotes images on
walls around the school. All entries can be placed in the Inspirational
Quotes box located in the front hall.
3) 1st Year Pedometer Challenge
For the duration of motivation week, all 1st Years students will be taking
part in a pedometer challenge. Students phones will be used to record
steps, with an app called Step Up. Scores will be checked every day by
representatives of the council. The highest scoring student from each
class will receive a prize.
4) ‘My Happy Place’ Photo Competition.
The final competition is a photo competition. All students are required to
take a photo of a place that they like. All entries can be emailed to:
m.nolan-kennedy@cbskilkenny.ie
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:
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:
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.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2017 - 2018.
6th year -Ryan Nugent, James Bourke and Michael O' Brien.
5th year -Finnian Breen, Shane O'Loughlin and Ben Prizeman.
4th year -Luke Cullen, Conor MCarthy, Eoin Maguire and Simon Kleina.
3rd year -Jaolo Maralit and Cillian Murphy.
2nd year -Michael Brennan and Evan O'Hara.
1st year -Ritvick Trehan and Michael Clarke.
Elected representatives:
At the first meeting of the Student Council the following officers were elected.
Chairperson: Ryan Nugent
Secretary: Michael O'Brien
Treasurer: Conor McCarthy
Public Relations Officers: James Bourke, Luke Cullen
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.
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:
- 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.On the 24th of October 2017, the Student Council was visited by Pat Murphy who is a retired teacher from Dublin who currently travels the country and gives workshops to Student Councils in schools. He began by giving us different sheets of information concerning the running of the Student Council at meetings and possible events we could hold through the upcoming year such as cake sales, anti-bullying days and school quizzes. He also asked members to volunteer for some of the main positions in the Student Council such as Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Public Relations Team. He then told us stories of past experiences with different student councils. Overall it was very interesting and the team thoroughly enjoyed it. Pat gave us many tips and tricks which will further help the Student Council for the upcoming year.
- Student Council Elections 2017/18
The highly anticipated student council election was held, this year, on the 9th of October in the GP Room. TY students assisted on the day to ensure everyone got their vote. This year in particular was an important one for all of us. The expansion of the council, spearheaded by Ms. Nolan Kennedy, meant, not only that more students could apply to join the council, but also that everyone had a more diverse choice of candidates in the election. In the end, a total of 16 students were elected to the council as representatives of their respective years. - The Election Day ran smoothly and everyone seemed happy with their votes
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.
The following students were elected to the Student Council for the academic year 2017 - 2018.
6th year -Ryan Nugent, James Bourke and Michael O' Brien.
5th year -Finnian Breen, Shane O'Loughlin and Ben Prizeman.
4th year -Luke Cullen, Conor MCarthy, Eoin Maguire and Simon Kleina.
3rd year -Jaolo Maralit and Cillian Murphy.
2nd year -Michael Brennan and Evan O'Hara.
1st year -Ritvick Trehan and Michael Clarke.
Elected representatives:
At the first meeting of the Student Council the following officers were elected.
Chairperson: Ryan Nugent
Secretary: Michael O'Brien
Treasurer: Conor McCarthy
Public Relations Officers: James Bourke, Luke Cullen
Student Council Updates 2017 - 2018
Student Council leadership Training
On the 24th of October 2017, the Student Council was visited by Pat Murphy who is a retired teacher from Dublin who currently travels the country and gives workshops to Student Councils in schools. He began by giving us different sheets of information concerning the running of the Student Council at meetings and possible events we could hold through the upcoming year such as cake sales, anti-bullying days and school quizzes. He also asked members to volunteer for some of the main positions in the Student Council such as Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Public Relations Team. He then told us stories of past experiences with different student councils. Overall it was very interesting and the team thoroughly enjoyed it. Pat gave us many tips and tricks which will further help the Student Council for the upcoming year.
Presentation of Student Council Badges to Members of Student Council 2017/2018
On Monday 13th November, the Student Council held their 2nd official meeting and were presented with their badges by the principal, Mr. Clarke. During the presentation, the Council was reminded of it’s responsibilities and was thanked for deciding to bear the responsibilities of the Student Council.
On Monday 13th November, the Student Council held their 2nd official meeting and were presented with their badges by the principal, Mr. Clarke. During the presentation, the Council was reminded of it’s responsibilities and was thanked for deciding to bear the responsibilities of the Student Council.
Student Council Festive Treats Bake Sale
On Monday December 18th, we held our annual Festive Treats Sale. This year’s Student Council decided that all proceeds should be given to Teach Tom, who provide ongoing counselling and support for suicide awareness in the community. We would like to sincerely thank all our sponsors: SuperValu Market Cross, Stephan’s Pretzels, Slice Of Heaven, Sycamore Stores, Aldi Loughboy, Design Centre, Gourmet Store, Mug Shot, Keogh’s and The Pennefeather Cafe. We raised €221.65. All leftovers from the bake sale were donated to The Good Shepherd Centre who were very appreciative. The Student Council thank you for all your support.
Presentation Of Bake Sale Cheque To Teac Tom
The Student Council presenting a cheque to Angela Hayes from Teac Tom.The Student Council organised a recent fundraiser for this very worthy charity. Thanks to all for their support.
Prizewinners OF Motivation Week 2018
Congratulations to the prizewinners of the competitions that were organised for Motivation Week 2018.
Prizewinners Of The Pedometer Challenge
Congratulations to the First Years who were the prizewinners for the pedometer challenge that was organised for motivation week 2018.
