Student Council Elections
Student Council Elections 2014-2015
Earlier this year the girls of 4th 5th and 6th had the chance of putting their names forward to become a member of the student council. Girls who wanted to be on the student council were provided with a nomination form. This nomination form had to be signed by five people in total, your mum and dad, two other pupils in the candidates’ class and the principal Mr O’ Doherty. Each candidate started to make posters and worked very hard. One thing every candidate had to do was prepare a speech.
The polling station was in the PE hall. As each class came down to the polling station they were given their ballot paper which was stamped by the clerk, while their names were crossed of on a different page. In the privacy of the booth was where the students voted. We all had a wonderful day and we waited anxiously to find out who the lucky sixteen people would be! A few days later Mr O’ Doherty announced who was going to be a member of the 2014 student council. Those people were given badges so they could be recognised as student council members!
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Student Council Elections 2013-2014
Earlier on in the school year girls from 4th to 6th had the opportunity to go forward for the Student Council. The roles of the councillors were explored in class with the class teacher. Girls who wanted to be on the council took a nomination form which had to be signed by two other pupils and their parents. It was then presented for Mr. O’Doherty’s signature, to be included on the ballot paper. In total there were 119 candidates! Each candidate then got busy making posters and preparing speeches and campaigns. Every girl going for election worked extremely hard, although only 18 girls would be elected in the end.
Friday 11th of October was Election Day. Our Junior Library was turned into a polling station. As each class arrived down, each pupil was given their ballot paper which was stamped by the clerk, while their name was crossed out on a separate list. In the privacy of the booth, votes were cast. We all had a great day and couldn’t wait to find out who the lucky eighteen would be!
During assembly in the hall the following Monday, Mr. O’Doherty announced the names of the new members and gave them their badges, to wear with pride.
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