Student Union!

With the new year coming in, the applications for student union have opened, providing an opportunity for fellow Year 12’s for influential positions, filling the Year 13’s shoes. But what is the Student Union, why is it such a big deal in our college, and why should it be a big deal to you? 

Student union is a committee run by students, consisting of multiple different roles that stretch from roles of leadership to marketing, that help bring communities together, and promote the King Ed’s values in an accessible and exciting manner! Through means of collaborative work and effective communications between other peers and affiliations in King Ed’s, it also allows for students to explore and make the most out of their college experience. Through Student Union- ran events, competitions, seasonal celebrations, and embracing cultural diversity, there’s plenty to keep you occupied by means of kinship and strengthening friendships inside and outside of college times.  

There are a total of 9 roles that have been allocated to be run for by students this year, each with varying responsibilities, but a unified promise to better the enjoyment within college and to give their absolute best! Below, you’ll find out each of our shortlisted candidates for each role: 

Chair: Tom, Jaz, Nathanael, Miles, Josh, Silvana, Roscoe, Jaden, Jack and Harry 

Sport and Recreational Officer: Esmé, Lily, and Jasmine 

EDI Officer: Kai, Amiah, Ifeloluwa and Shanya 

Events Co-ordinator: Faith, Jack, Ann-Marie, Gurleen, Athena and Matthew 

Welfare and PT Liaison Officer: Nicole, Lucy, Lizzy, Josh, Kris and Adriana 

Community outreach and Volunteering Officer: Bella and Beth 

Marketing and PR officer: Flo, Lily and Nathan 

Secretary: Phoebe and Grace 

Student Journey: Amy and Khalid 

Other events to be made aware of regarding the Student Union are the Hustings and Voting! By hearing directly from your Chair candidates, Hustings is a great way to get to know your candidates a little bit better; and it also provides you with the opportunity to ask your fellow candidates any burning questions you have regarding their role, or what they’ll bring to the table! Hustings is set to happen on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm in the Chambers. Equally, voting is set to open on the same day, so be quick to vote! 

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