RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28 th Students’ Council 28 J1 Mass Briefing
Feb 24, 2016
RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE)28th Students’ Council28J1 Mass Briefing
RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE)28th Students’ Council28
General Information
Our Goals
28• Involvement
Promoting tangible participation in school activities
• VibrancyIncluding every Rafflesian in a vibrant school environment
• EmpowermentEncouraging the Rafflesian Voice
The 28th Students’ Council strives towards:
Council Structure
28PresidentVice-
President (Departments
)CCAD
CommzD
Welfare
Vice-President (Houses)House
DirectoratesBB
BW
HH
MR
MT
Secretariat/Treasury
Functions
28• National Day• Teachers’ Day• Graduation Night• Open House• Orientation• Take 5• Council Camp
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Elections
What?
28• Student Councillors are Elected
representatives of your cohort.
• Through the entire Elections process, your peers may stand for election.
• Soon, it will be up to you to decide who will form the 29th Students’ Council.
Who?
28• Spearheaded by the Secretariat
• Consists of secretaries and treasurers from all the different departments and house directorates
• Plays an important role in internal communication within Council
When?
28Feb Self Nominations18-25Feb Peer Nominations25Before InterviewsMar Hols After CampaigningMar Hols Early Apr Voting
Nominations
28• There are 3 forms of nomination
– Self Nomination• For those who are sure that they
would like to join Council– Peer Nomination
• For the school population to nominate their peers whom they feel to be suitable for Council
– Teacher Nomination
Council Week!
28• Static displays in the Canteen
Walkway!
• Starting Monday 23 Feb!
• Other Council-organised activities are taking place too!
Self-Nominations
28• For those who, after thinking and
reflecting, decide that they would like to join council.
• People who self nominate will automatically be shortlisted for the interview stage.
• However, if you self nominate, you will not be allowed to withdraw from the Elections process.
• Please give enough thought to whether Council is for you.
Self-Nominations: Procedures
281. Self Nominations Period: 18th Feb (Wed) to 25th Feb
(Wed)5.30PM
2. Before self-nominating, please think about why you’d like to join Council.
3. Go to the Hodge Lodge during Welfare Hours (2.30-5.30PM, Weekdays only)
4. Request for a Self Nomination form from the councillor-on-duty. You will have to fill it up and submit by deadline.
Peer-Nominations
28 Peer Nomination will take place on
Wednesday, 25 Feb, during the Assembly Block.
Peer Nomination is compulsory for everyone. Attendance will be taken.
Peer Nominees may not be shortlisted into the Interview stage.
Peer-Nominations
28• You may nominate a maximum of 6
peers
• Please consider which of your peers are suitable to become your representatives as Student Councillors?
• Take note of his/her:• Full Name • Class• Orientation Group
Peer-Nomination Venues
28No. CT Group Venue on Wed, 25/2/09 No. CT Group Venue on Wed, 25/2/091 10A01A A46 26 10S03R A572 10A01B D2SR2 27 10S05A A583 10A01C B58 28 10S06A A614 10A01D B57 29 10S06B A625 10A01E B56 30 10S06C A636 10A01F B47 31 10S06D A647 10A13A H1R6 32 10S06E A658 10A03B A78 33 10S06F A669 10S03A A22 34 10S06G A6710 10S03B A24 35 10S06H A6811 10S03C A32 36 10S06I A7312 10S03D A33 37 10S06J B2113 10S03E A34 38 10S06K B2214 10S03F A41 39 10S06L B3115 10S03G A42 40 10S06M B3216 10S03H A43 41 10S06N B3317 10S03I A44 42 10S06O B3418 10S03J A47 43 10S06P A2319 10S03K A52 44 10S06Q B4220 10S03L A51 45 10S06R B4321 10S03M A45 46 10S06S A5322 10S03N B44 47 10S06T B4523 10S03O A54 48 10S07A B4624 10S03P A55 49 10S07B D2SR125 10S03Q A56 50 10S07C A21
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College Functions
College Functions
28• Every councillor also has 1 College Function to plan for, on top of all his/her duties
• Total of 7 College Functions
• National Day, Teachers’ Day, Graduation Night, Open House, Orientation, Take 5, Council Camp
NATIONAL DAY
28• Celebrating the birth of the nation with food, fun, and excitement!
• 43ver 2008
TEACHERS’ DAY
28• Appreciating teachers for all their effort
• Academy Awards 2008
GRADUATION NIGHT
28• Letting the graduating batch of JC2 students enjoy their final moments as Rafflesians, and bidding them a grand farewell
• Save The Last Dance 2008
OPEN HOUSE
28• Showcasing Raffles’ very best and attracting students from all over the country
• Raffles 360’ 2009
ORIENTATION
28• Introducing new JC1 students to Raffles and bringing them on an exhilarating journey over a week of absolute fun
• O’TIERO 2009!
TAKE 5
28• Celebrating 5 whole events in one mega carnival; a morning of fun and games
• Take 5 2009 @ Pasir Ris Park
COUNCIL CAMP
28• Internal Function; Inducting newly elected councillors into the Students’ Council
• After council elections
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CCA Department
Team Raffles
28• Support and collaboration among ccas
• Concept branding: physical manifestations
• Official Raffles Merchandise
• Roll of honour at entrance of canteen
• New cheers and passing on of old cheers
• Initiative!
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Communications Department
CommzD
28Commz’ D = Communications
department! What is our purpose??
COMMZ’D
CommzD
28How do we go about forming the link?
CommzD
28CREATIVE
FEEDBACK DIALOGUES
WUTWTOPICAL
FEEDBACK
COMMZ’D!
Creative Feedback
28- Collects feedback in
an interesting manner
- Through the use of unconventional
methods like mascots and games
WUTW
28- Disseminates info from
school to students through the weekly Whats Up This Week email service
- Will mend upcoming students’ website www.teamraffles.org which is an informal official school site
Dialogues
28- Conducts dialogue sessions for specially
invited students to obtain their feedback about school events/issues
- Sessions are characterized by a lot of talking, socializing and free food
- UPCOMING!!! RAFFLES EXPRESSO(OJISAN/OBASAN DIALOGUE SESSION) 25th Feb At Hodge Lodge with nice food like chocolate fondue and cakes provided for free (:
Topical Feedback
28- Obtains feedback through
surveys and polls done on paper or online
- Analyses results and reports them to relevant authorities
- Organizing upcoming student forum !
CommzD
28After all the feedback has been collected….
We will write proposals to the school and push for CHANGES and improvements that students want to see.
Eg. How functions like national day should be held, how to improve orientation, building of more facilities etc etc
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Welfare Department
Welfare
28Make life better!
Make people happy!
Make school feel like home!
Hodge Lodge
28Bring in new additions (more games/ equipment)
Hodge Lodge Highlights
Maintenance and Procedures
Addressing Problems
28Find out and listen toproblems
Collaborations with CommzD
Push for changes in school
Mega Mugging Madness
28Dinner delivery service
Provision of free snacks
Air conditioned classrooms
J2 Homecoming
28First day of school concert
Batch Breakfast
Memory Lane
Balloon Release
Appreciations Week
28An event for you to express gratitude to the people around you
Look forward to it (:
Relish. Reminisce. Raffles
28Posters that capture schoollife and experiences
Collaboration with photography
Welfare
28Boundless
possibilities!Happy to see others happy!
Feel free to share your suggestions!
HOUSES
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Vision
“The House System serves as a platform to foster a sense of belonging to Raffles, thereby
promoting unity amongst Rafflesians. “
Split into 5 Houses
Build House Unity
Build School Unity
FAQ: How are houses different from departments?
HousesReach out in a more
personal way
Closer working environment
Highlights of Houses! Publications
Inter House Championships
Highlights of Houses!
House Parties!
Highlights of Houses!
Welfare Initiatives
Highlights of Houses!
HOUSE COMMITTEES
HOUSE COMMITTEES• Get involved in planning activities!
• Show your house spirit
• Planning IHC participation, welfare events or publicity initiatives!
• Make loads of new friends
• A thoroughly fulfilling experience!
Expectations of A Councillor
28• Committed
– Basic duties, departmental work, functions– Prepared to step forward and take initiative– Persevere despite facing challenges
• Accountable• Passionate about serving the school
A councilor should be…
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