Page 110 - The Bellfort - Summer 2015

Community Relations in Dunclug CEIP Dunclug Students take part seeking ofce, their salary in a mock council election. (the role of a councillor is This year has been a busy year for community events in Dunclug as we continue with our commitment to being a school which is the centre of the community. Over the course of the year we hosted the Community Education Initiative Pro- gramme which focussed on developing the physical, and emotional well– being of our pupils. The sport In January, a group of Year an unpaid role) and the dai- element of the programme 11 students along with stu- ly work of a councillor. involved two workshops dents from the other post facilitated by Energy Fit- primary schools visited the After a very tasty lunch ness and Andrea Kernohan. Braid centre as guest of the group travelled to the Mayor Audrey Wales to mayor’s chamber by special The programmes involved take part in a local democ- invitation and on to the advice on maintaining racy project. council chamber for the healthy bodies and our stu- mock council meeting. Dur- dents were involved in ft- The students were in- ing the meeting council ness classes such as cir- volved in a workshop based members introduced is- cuits, zumba, and boxer- on the role of the council sues which had been dis- cise. In March, we welcomed the PAUSE projects which aims to assist young people in making good choices in the areas of alcohol and drugs education. The key focus of the programme was on mental health and in April we welcomed Ac- tion Mental Health and the North Antrim Community Network into school. Our pupils found these work- and their contribution to cussed recently at council shops particularly worth- local government. The meetings. Our students while as they focussed on group had the opportunity were able to question self esteem, confdence, to become involved in con- council members on the exam stress and body im- versations with our elected issues and vote to accept age. representatives on topics or reject the proposals. such as the reasons for 110