JCR Update

By Mr Cyrus Yazdanpanah (2018), JCR President

It has been a very busy start to the year for the newly elected JCR committee this term, with everyone on the committee really stepping up to the plate from the get-go. The term started with a great ‘Refreshers Week’ ran by our Freshers Rep, Caitlin, who also hosted the ever-popular Marriage Formal for first years later on in term. Our Refreshers Week ended with a very popular ‘Pyjama Party’ themed bop organised by our Ents Officer, Alice. Sadly, this proved to be the last bop of the year as the one planned for the end of term was cancelled, much to the dismay of many in the JCR.

In early February about 100 of us went to Oxford for our annual Magdalene-Magdalen Sports Day, competing in several different sports. There was great success in hockey and darts; the rugby team put in a valiant effort on the pitch despite the absence of their captain and talisman due to injury, losing by one try. The day was overall incredibly enjoyable for all involved, and we are all excited to be hosting next year.

In terms of Access work it has been unbelievably busy for our fantastic Access Officer, Alex, who has thrown himself into the job from day one. Aside from organising school visits, and working with CUSU on their Shadowing Scheme, he organised Magdalene’s first ever Access/ Class Act formal at the end of term. Welfare Officers Gabrielle and Tom have continued to run welfare doughnuts and sexual health clinics, as well as doing a lot of incredibly important work behind the scenes to help with all areas of student welfare. Our Women’s Officer Emma has also been busy, finishing term by organising a fundraiser brunch for Plan UK and Cambridge Women’s Aid held on International Women’s Day.

Overall, it has been a pleasure working with the committee in my first term and I look forward to my tenure ahead for the rest of the year.

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