Student Council
Aims
- to afford students the opportunity to play an active part in the overall life of Ardscoil Rís.
- to encourage students to become self-confident and responsible.
- to give the students an official forum to be heard.
- to foster a sense of loyalty.
- to improve communication at all levels.
- to develop the Christian ethos as is characteristic of an Edmund Rice school.
- to enhance leadership skills and encourage the holistic development of the student body.
Membership
- 1st Year – 2 Reps – Conor Boylan and Philip O’Brien
- 2nd Year – 2 Reps – Eoghan Foley & Conor Houlihan
- 3rd Year – 2 Reps – Michael Collins & Ciaran Harty
- 4th Year – 2 Reps – Padraig de Brun, Declan Keane
- 5th Year - 3 Reps – Tony Cusack, Robbie Deegan, Paul O’Connell
- 6th Year - 3 Reps – David Carroll, Kristen Kelly, Peter Reidy
Officers
Chairman – David Carroll
Vice Chairperson – Tony Cusack
Secretary – Kristen Kelly
Assistant Secretary – Robbie Deegan
Joint Treasurers – Paul O’Connell & Peter Reidy
PR Team-Heads – Padraig de Brun & Declan Keane
PR Team – Tadhg Bogan-Carey, William Leonard, Ciaran Harty, Jack O’Shea, Eoghan Foley & Conor Houlihan
Actions Undertaken since September 2011
- Flag Day – in aid of Indian Immersion
- Open Night - In co-operation with Ms. Goodwin and Parent’s Council
- Review of Transition Year Programme Policy
- Parent Teacher Meetings – Student Council organised refreshments
- St. Vincent de Paul – Food Appeal for Christmas
- 1st Year Elections – 2 candidates chosen from each 1st Year class. Campaign undertaken and elections were held early November.
- Student Council are in charge of the Lost & Found and also informing school community of school activities.
- Currently working on having a carol service for the elderly within the community with refreshments afterwards.