Choose Forward - Pulse for KSJC '20

electoral manifesto

our pri allocate the adequate travel time further info on page. 5

plastic free day & eliminating plastic cutlery further info on page. 8

an ‘anti-domestic violence and harassment campaign’ further info on page. 9

increase the number of extension plugs further info on page. 12

iorities purchase a new playstation 5 & xbox series x further info on page. 15

jc staff’s approach towards non-binary students further info on page. 18

‘life skills seminar’ further info on page. 19

the first ever ‘we are jc fest’ further info on page. 22

Dear Student, Once again, we stand before you with a team of enthusiastic and determined candidates, with a purposeful vision of your ideas for a better Junior College.

This year’s message is: Choose Forward. In the past four years, Pulse in KSJC has managed to instill a positive change in the council’s functions, and now more than ever, the need for a strong, unified and experienced council has never been more crucial for Junior College to continue moving forward.

Following quite a challenging year, we are here to present you with another solid electoral programme, targeted to showcase our passion in what we believe in, initiatives for the benefit of every student and creating various opportunities in the coming months.

Let’s, Choose Forward.

Owen Michael Grech President

Kindly note that the below proposals are subject to change in line with the local Covid-19 situation, including any restrictions which may be imposed by the Maltese Government.

covid-19 strategies

1. Pulse in KSJC will invest in antibacterial wipes in main common areas and any classrooms being used.

2. Pulse in KSJC will discuss the possibility of granting students the necessary travelling time in between physical and virtual lectures.

3. Pulse in KSJC will promote and urge students to download the Covid-19 Mobile Application.

4. Pulse in KSJC will open discussions to introduce automatic sanitizer dispensers on every floor.

6. Pulse in KSJC will introduce branded masks to its merchandise.

7. Pulse in KSJC will emphasise on the importance of every lecture being recorded in case of students encountering internet connection issues.

8. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with different computer repair shops to offer exclusive discounts on computer and laptop repairs for every student.

9. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with various companies to offer exclusive discounts of at least 15% off on headsets to all Junior College students.

5. Pulse in KSJC will strive to increase the College’s overall hygiene by adding bins, soaps, and other disinfectants around the College grounds.

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Andre Camilleri p r e s i d e n t

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Karl Schembri v i c e - p r e s i d e n t

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environment

10. Pulse in KSJC will organise a ‘Plastic Free Day’ at Junior College to discourage the use of single use plastics.

15. Pulse in KSJC will look into the benefits of introducing ‘Intelligent Lighting’ across Junior College.

11. Pulse in KSJC will build on the work done by the previous council and continue working with the concerned stakeholders to implement the ‘Beverage Container Recycle Scheme’.

16. Pulse in KSJC will re-introduce the ‘KSJC Eco-Group’, which will tackle issues related to climate change.

12. Pulse in KSJC will discuss with the Junior College administration the possibility of implementing energy saving lights across Junior College.

13. Pulse in KSJC will extend the plant a tree initiative by planting trees all over the nation.

17. Pulse in KSJC will commit to support the local market in an attempt to decrease the carbon footprint.

18. Pulse in KSJC will work together with the JC Canteen Operator on the possibility of eliminating plastic cutlery and offering alternative cutlery options.

14. Pulse in KSJC will conduct a ‘Green Report’ which shall assess the current green factors on Campus and their effectiveness.

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social inclusion

19. Pulse in KSJC will organise a ‘Raise Awareness for Autism’ campaign throughout the month of April.

20. Pulse in KSJC will conduct an accessibility report, assessing the college’s level of accessibility for students with mobility impairments.

21. Pulse in KSJC will organise an ‘Anti-Domestic Violence and Harassment Campaign’ to raise awareness on such issues.

22. Pulse in KSJC will initiate discussions with regards to sexual health, whilst also opening discussions regarding the student's opinion on the morning-after pill.

24. Pulse in KSJC will push forward for an increase in the availability of various sanitary products on Campus, whilst also commencing discussions on green alternatives of the aforementioned products such as the menstrual cups.

25. Pulse in KSJC will launch a ‘Mental Health Campaign’, as part of its efforts to overcome the stigma surrounding mental illness.

26. Pulse in KSJC will set up a policy-making forum to tackle issues such as equality and human rights.

27. Pulse in KSJC will introduce ‘I Belong’, a programme to encourage foreign students to integrate and better understand our culture.

23. Pulse in KSJC will revamp the format of KPS meetings and make them more accessible to all Junior College students.

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Zack Mangani s o c i a l

p o l i c y 10.

Erika Mallia

s e c r e t a r y

g e n e r a l 11.

collaborations

28. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with fellow post-secondary student councils and organise events together to unite all students.

29. Pulse in KSJC will continue to collaborate with National Sports Teams associations to ensure the allocation of complimentary tickets to certain events.

30. Pulse in Ksjc will collaborate with the Junior College Administration to organise the ‘JC Job Expo’, doing our utmost to attract more employers and speakers to take part.

31. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with the Junior College Administration to organise the ‘JC Health Week’. We will strive to increase the student body’s engagement and participation in such events.

33. Pulse in KSJC will offer any form of support, including financial, to the ‘JC Ħolqa’.

34. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with various national entities such as WasteServ and Żibel to continue promoting the benefits of recycling.

35. Pulse in KSJC will donate a number of extension plugs to the Junior College Administration to increase the number of electrical sockets within the College grounds.

36. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with the concerned stakeholders to involve students in policy making on both national and international level.

32. Pulse in KSJC will do its utmost to support and collaborate with the Junior College Administration in the various events which welcome new and prospective students to Junior College.

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Zack Mangani

Thea Aquilina

Karl Schembri

Erika Mallia

Andre Camilleri

Jade Muscat

Bahri Hanan

Maria Zerafa

sponsors and financial

37. Pulse in KSJC will commit to launch exclusively branded merchandise every scholastic term.

42. Pulse in KSJC will once again commit to continue increasing the amount of corporate sponsors for yet another year.

38. Pulse in KSJC will negotiate with local transport companies to introduce specific discounts for Junior College students.

43. Pulse in KSJC will initiate discussions with the relevant authorities to increase the Students Maintenance Grant, mainly for students who are currently studying art and graphical studies due to their extra expenses.

39. Pulse in KSJC will allocate additional funds to the Organisations Fund.

40. Pulse in KSJC will purchase the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for the Junior College Games Room.

41. Pulse in KSJC will increase the number of video games available.

44. Pulse in KSJC will provide the necessary platform for those wishing to pursue a career in journalism by offering an exclusively paid internship.

45. Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with various financial entities and organise the first ever ‘KSJC Stock Exchange Workshop’.

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Thea Aquilina f i n a n c i a l

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Jade Muscat p r o

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closer to students

46. Pulse in KSJC will be holding the ‘KSJC Round-Up’, a new initiative to keep students in the loop of what has been done in every scholastic term.

47. Pulse in KSJC will ensure a total revamp of the KSJC Student Group to guarantee a closer relationship with fellow students.

48. Pulse in KSJC will continue to support and promote Teatru Kulleġġ and attempt to push for future opportunities outside the college.

49. Pulse in KSJC will initiate talks with the Junior College Administration on the current approach taken by the Junior College staff with regards to non-binary students.

51. Pulse in KSJC will make use of its social media platforms to encourage students to take part in the Young Enterprise initiative and promote their products.

52. Pulse in KSJC will continue to financially support and promote the Junior College Manga Club.

53. Pulse in KSJC will ensure that adequate exposure is given to the various talents within the Junior College.

54. Pulse in KSJC will offer strong financial assistance and the neccessary promotion to Chrisco on its various social media platforms.

50. Pulse in KSJC will donate a Synthesizer to the music department.

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education

55. Pulse in KSJC will explore the possibility of offering Junior College students the unique opportunity to experience a day in their preferred course in order help them choose their prospective path.

56. Pulse in KSJC will update the current book selection of the ‘Rent a book’ service offered by the council in line with the new syllabus.

57. Pulse in KSJC will organise a ‘Life Skills Seminar’. This seminar will educate students on scenarios such as job inerviews, dealing with loans and much more.

58. Pulse in KSJC will introduce ‘Your Online Support System’ which will incorporate the ‘You Complain You Gain’ initiative together with ‘Education Buddy’.

60. Pulse in KSJC will update and increase the online notes system in line with the new syllabus.

61. Pulse in KSJC will re-introduce the ‘Junior College Spelling Bee’.

62. Pulse in KSJC will ensure to build on the previous council’s work on strengthening the Wi-Fi connection across Junior College, specifically within the newly allocated study rooms.

63. Pulse in KSJC will ensure that student’s problems are heard. A survey will be published before the Christmas Recess to determine what can be improved on the current online lecture system and their convenience.

59. Pulse in KSJC will discuss with the Junior College Administration the idea of revamping the ‘Student Representatives’ elections to give them a key role on Campus.

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Maria Zerafa e d u c a t i o n

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Bahri Hanan c u l t u r e & e n t e r t a i n m e n t 21.

events and entertainment

64. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first ever ‘Junior College Online Talent Show’ where all Junior College Students will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents.

69. Pulse in KSJC will host the first ever ‘KSJC Trivia Night’, an opportunity for Junior College students to battle it out through fun and intriguing games.

65. Pulse in KSJC will once again commit to keep the Christmas spirit alive by guaranteeing complimentary tickets to a number established and original events.

70. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first ever ‘KSJC Water Sports Festival’, entailing sports such as canoeing, kayaking, paragliding and other leisure activities.

66. Pulse in KSJC will continue to expand the Junior College ESports Team.

71. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first ever ‘WE ARE JC FEST’, a jam packed week with original and interactive events.

67. Pulse in KSJC shall once again seek to organise numerous workshops, focussing on videography, digital arts, crafts and make-up courses.

72. Pulse in KSJC will give prominence to the ‘Debate League’ concept. New concepts such as introducing a professional panel and conducting online sessions shall ensure an in-depth and healthy discussion throughout.

68. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first ever ‘KSJC Open Cinema’.

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continuations events

services

73. Abseiling

104. Absent Lectures

74. Art Expo

105. Clothes Rack

75. Awards Night

106. Extended Library Hours

76. Bingo Night

107. Graphical design board service

77. Camping with KSJC

108. Headphone rentals

78. School outings subsidiaries

109. Kitchenette

79. Freshers Ball

110. Rent a portable charger

80. Farewell Party

111. Rent a bike

81. Gozo Weekender

112. Rent a book

82. Intercultural Day

113. Rent a calculator

83. Animal Awareness Campaign

114. Rent a labcoat

84. KSJC Bike Marathon

115. Rent a laptop

85. KSJC Euro Village

116. Rent a locker

86. KSJC Gaming Tournament

117. Rent a pendrive

87. KSJC live-in

118. Rent a rain jacket

88. KSJC Movie night

119. Rent a tablet

89. KSJC second hand book sale

120. Rent an umbrella

90. KSJC Summer Football Tournament

121. Rent-a board game

91. Lejla JC

122. Rent a safety glasses

92. Mater dei Laboratory Visit

123. Wireless Printer

93. One day Seminar 94. Prom 95. Pulse vs SDM Charity Match 96. Scuba diving sessions 97. Silent Disco 98. Summer Sports Festival 99. Think Green Campaign

courses 124. AED Courses 125. First Aid Courses 126. Sign Language Course

100. Think Green Conference 101. Tour in the Sky 102. Wheelchair Basketball 103. Ziplining

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online 127. 360 degrees Map 128. Bloggers Spot 129. Instagram 130. KSJC Mobile Application 131. End of Year Study Groups 132. KSJC Student Group 133. Online Notes 134. Online Newspaper 135. Snapchat 136. Website

opportunities 137. Job internships 138. Buddy system for international students.

139. Educational/Cultural Trips 140. Ikteb Novella 141. JobCentre 142. MEP Internship 143. Short Film Competition 144. Student exchange

committees & meetings 145. Consultation meeting 146. KE/KPS meeting 147. Sub-Committees

financial 148. Corporate Sponsors 149. Exclusive discounts 150. KSJC Voucher Card 151. Monetary Incentive on bikes

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your team. andre camilleri accounts | marketing

karl schembri history | geography

zack mangani pure maths | computing

erika mallia biology | chemistry

thea aquilina accounts | economics

jade muscat maltese | english

maria zerafa marketing | accounts

bahri hanan chemistry | biology