Kilkenny Student Brendan Power Elected to European Students’ Board
The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) is delighted with the news that Kilkenny student Brendan Power was elected to serve on the Board of OBESSU (Organising Bureau of School Students’ Unions) at a recent meeting in Vienna. He will serve on the Board for the next two years. Brendan received his Leaving Cert results and hopes to work on the Board alongside his college studies for the duration of his term. Brendan Power said; “It is a huge privilege to have been chosen to serve on the Board of OBESSU, the platform for European School Student Unions. The General Assembly took place in Vienna Austria with representatives from all over Europe. I, along with my colleagues on the Board will strive to further the interests of the students and build upon the solid foundations handed down from our predecessors.”
Well done on your results!
Press Statement 15/08/2012
Irish Second-Level Students' Union
Well done on your results!
Second-Level Students’ Union sends best wishes to class of 2012
The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all examination candidates upon receiving their Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied results today.Speaking today, the ISSU Education Officer, Brendan Power said:“Today is a new beginning for all Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied Candidates, not an ending. It is the start of a new chapter of your life, and we here at ISSU would like to formally congratulate you on your results and wish you all the best for the future. Remember to take stock and evaluate over the next few days.There are plenty of facilities available to students including school Guidance Counsellors, parents, exam helplines and online resources to help students during this time. Students should enjoy today and tonight, but do so sensibly. There is a lot more to life than your results and your results night.”The ISSU urges students to use the National Parents’ Council post-primary (NPCpp) exam helpline (1800265165) to seek independent advice from qualified guidance counsellors if you are unsure of your options over the upcoming days. Online advice and support is available from ISSU on issu.ie.
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Notes to Editor:The Irish Second-Level Students' Union is the national umbrella body for school Student Councils, aiming to representing and connecting Irish second-level students the length and breadth of the country, ensuring that the voice of the Irish second-level student is heard and striving for innovation and democracy within the education system. See www.issu.ie
National Student Executive 2012-2013
Election Results Declared @ 4.10pm on April 4th 2012
Secretary: Ann Marie Burns, St. Anne’s Secondary SchoolEducation Officer: Brendan Power, CBS CallanEquality Officer: Mark Caffrey, Ratoath CollegeStudent Council Support Officer: Asha Aisling Doris, Confey CollegeOifigeach na Gaelige: David Minihane, Cólaiste an Spioráid Naomha, CorkPublic Relations Officer: Nathan O’Connor, CBS WexfordInternational Officer: Claire Stone, Mercy College GalwayWelfare Officer: Emmett Clarke, CBS CallanDeputy President: Gerrard Quinn, Mount Mellick Community CollegePresident: Dylan Grace, Gaelcoláiste LuiminighLeanne Caulfield was returned as Honorary PresidentJames Doorley, returning officer deemed the aforementioned duly allocated at 4.1opm