New Student Council elected at St Colman’s NS

Members of the new St Colman’s NS Student Council for the current year were formally welcomed by the cathaoirleach of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, Cllr John Shaw, in a ceremony at the school.

The Fianna Fáil councillor also made a presentation to members of the outgoing council, congratulated all students who ran in the school elections, and encouraged them to run again next year if they were unsuccessful this year.

Mrs Walters hosted the ceremony and Mr Beehan, principal also attended. Mrs Walters congratulated the newly elected students: “It is all about making a difference and being heard,” she said, and invited them to tell the guest of honour about their manifestos.

Mrs Walters invited members of the outgoing council to tell the gathering about ways in which they had made a difference, including helping raise funds for a defibrillator.

Addressing this year’s unsuccessful candidates, she said: “Putting yourself forward is a very brave thing to do. Don’t give up, run again next year. Your day will come.”

Cllr Shaw answered questions put to him by the children in the room including, “What inspired you to become a politician?”, and “what was the hardest thing you ever had to do as a politician?”.

He presented newly elected members with their badges and presented outgoing members with vouchers.