We Go Again! - Pulse for KSJC '18

ELECTORAL PROGRAMME 18/19

MEET YOUR TEAM

JADEN DIMECH PRESIDENT

MALTESE // PHYSICS

BRITNEY AGIUS SEC GEN

SHANIA DIMECH KPS

ACCOUNTS // MARKETING

SOCIOLOGY // BIOLOGY

ELISA GAUCI FINANCIAL

ZANE BORG PRO

MALTESE // ENGLISH

BIOLOGY // CHEMISTRY

KIERAN AGIUS KKD

KLEAVEN PISANI KE

MATHS // PHYSICS

HOME ECONOMICS // SOCIOLOGY

WELCOME MESSAGE Dear student, Once again, we stand here before you

with an energetic team of dynamic candidates willing to present you another detailed manifestation of our vision for a better Junior College.

In the past two years, Pulse in KSJC managed to inject an innovative wave of

ideas, projects, events, policies and most importantly infrastructure throughout the Junior College. We promised change, and we delivered on our promises.

Following another sterling year of work, we're here to present another solid electoral

programme

targeted

at

staying true to our promises and creating various initiatives, services and tangible projects in the coming months.

We've managed so much together, here We Go Again.

JohnLuke Ellul President

JADEN DIMECH

1.

Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever ‘A day with the Prime Minister’.

2.

Pulse in KSJC will initiate discussions with the Msida Local Council and the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects to install road signs leading to the Junior College.

3.

Pulse in KSJC will upgrade the Junior College Basketball court with new basketball rings.

4.

Pulse in KSJC will finalise the works done at the Junior College Games Room by retiling the current floor, giving it a more modern look to complement the recent installations.

5.

Pulse in KSJC will seek to promote further different methods of transportation by upgrading the current bike racks located within the College.

6.

Pulse in KSJC will commence discussions with the Junior College Administration to discuss the possibility of increasing the seating in the Junior College Library.

7.

Pulse in KSJC will explore the possibility of installing tents in the new 5-a-side ground.

8.

Pulse in KSJC will look into the possibility of installing outdoor plugs at ‘Ta’ Qali’.

9.

Pulse in KSJC will organise a Mental First-Aid Course as part of our

Mental Health Campaign in order to further increase our appeal in favour of mental health awareness.

10.

Pulse in KSJC will seek to assist the JC Orchestra by purchasing a new keyboard piano to be at their disposal.

11.

Pulse in KSJC will regenerate the current seating at the Junior College Study Garden.

12.

Pulse in KSJC will lobby with the Msida Local Council to refurbish and increase the seating outside Junior College.

13.

Pulse in KSJC will assist the Junior College Theatre Group ‘Teatru Kulleġġ’, during Freshers’ Week, the Christmas Show, Annual Soiree and other events and activities.

14.

Pulse in KSJC will re-introduce the Organisations Fund to assist organisations in their projects throughout the year.

15.

Pulse in KSJC will enter discussions with the administration to install non-slip stickers on the road leading to the main door.

16.

Pulse in KSJC will seek the possibility of installing a new water fountain at the ‘Buskett’ area.

SHANIA DIMECH

BRITNEY AGIUS

17.

Pulse in KSJC will continue to invest in upgrading the green areas around the Junior College, particularly the one next to the Tennis Court.

18.

Pulse in KSJC will revamp the KSJC office.

19.

Pulse in KSJC will increase the amount of seating at the Junior College Games Room.

20.

Pulse in KSJC will finalise the work done by previous councils by installing the rain shelter outside the Junior College.

21.

Pulse in KSJC will seek to increase the amount of seating in Youth Hub.

22.

Pulse in KSJC will invest in lockers in the Junior College Sports Hall.

23.

Pulse in KSJC will install an outdoor chess on the Junior College grounds.

24.

Pulse in KSJC will continue discussions with the Junior College administration in order to create a quiet study Area for all Junior College students.

25.

Pulse in KSJC will continue on works started by this year’s council on the Junior College Sports Hall to refurbish the hall’s flooring.

26. Pulse in KSJC will commence a pilot project which shall seek to tackle

the current lack of lockers placed within the College. This project shall ensure that a fixed amount of lockers are bought per year.

27. Pulse in KSJC will come into discussions with the Junior College

Administration on the possibility of allocating a cloak room within the College.

28. Pulse in KSJC will further upgrade the current equipment at the

Junior College Games Room by purchasing a new table tennis accompanied by a new set of rackets, and purchase more PS4 video games.

29. Pulse in KSJC will purchase new curtains for the Junior College Games Room.

30. Pulse in KSJC will come into discussion to secure exclusive discounts for Junior College students purchasing a new laptop.

31. Pulse in KSJC will work to introduce the ‘KSJC Voucher Card’ which

shall include various discounts, specifically from nearby food outlets.

32. Pulse in KSJC will repaint both Study Garden and Pjazza.

33. Pulse in KSJC will discuss the possibility of increasing seating in the foyer.

ELISA GAUCI

34. Pulse in KSJC will work to re-introduce the KSJC Mobile Application, aiming to keep students updated on any work done by the council and various services offered.

35. Pulse in KSJC will build on the efforts done by last year’s council by working hand in hand with the IT Department to ensure a stronger WI-FI connection throughout the Junior College.

36. Pulse in KSJC will work with the Parliament Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation to set up stands on iGaming and Cryptocurrency during the Annual Job Expo.

37. Pulse in KSJC will continue working on the current rebranding commenced last year by creating a new KSJC Logo design competition.

38. Pulse in KSJC will further promote the importance of basic First-Aid procedures by offering First-Aid courses to Junior College students.

39. Pulse in KSJC will increase signage around Junior College premises,

both indoor and outdoor, whilst setting up a more in-detail map in the College’s foyer.

40. Pulse in KSJC will commence discussions to partner with AirMalta on internships and other opportunities.

41. Pulse in KSJC will install roll-down rain covers to the tents at Pjazza.

ZANE BORG

FINANCIAL

SECRETARY GENERAL

KKD

ELISA

BRITNEY

KIERAN

GAUCI

AGIUS

AGIUS

PRESIDENT

PRO

KPS

KE

JADEN ZANE SHANIA KLEAVEN DIMECH

BORG

DIMECH

PISANI

KLEAVEN PISANI

42.

Pulse in KSJC will organise ‘Your First Vote Campaign’. An educational campaign on the upcoming MEP elections.

43.

Pulse in KSJC will install various clothes hangers within the College’s classrooms.

44.

Pulse in KSJC will seek to promote international opportunities by organising further Youth Exchanges.

45.

Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with other Junior College organisations to organize the ‘ KSJC second hand book sale’.

46.

Pulse in KSJC will install coat hangers in the Study Area.

47.

Pulse in KSJC will organize an Art Expo, so that every art student is able to showcase their talents to the full.

48.

Pulse in KSJC will increase the amount of graphical design lockers.

49.

Pulse in KSJC will initiate discussions with local book distributors in order to obtain exclusive discounts for Junior College students.

50.

Pulse in KSJC will introduce a buddy system for international students.

51. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever ‘Chess Tournament’ at the Junior College.

52. Pulse in KSJC will be the council which gives fun a new meaning by organising the first-ever ‘Silent Disco’.

53. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever KSJC bike marathon in aid of charity.

54. Pulse in KSJC will hold the first-ever KSJC movie night.

55. Pulse in KSJC will once again be a council of firsts, this time by organising the first-ever ‘camping with KSJC’.

56. Pulse in KSJC will reintroduce the ‘KSJC Gaming Tournament‘, consisting on widely popular video games such as FIFA & Call of Duty.

57. Pulse in KSJC, in collaboration with national sports teams associations such as the MFA, MBA and ASA will discuss the possibility on working together in the promotion of sporting events, namely the allocation of free tickets to certain matches and events.

58. Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever Comic-Con at the Junior College.

KIERAN AGIUS

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

59.

Pulse in KSJC will continue giving prominence to the importance of sports by organising the first-ever ‘KSJC Summer Football Tournament’.

60.

Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever ‘KSJC Gozo Weekender’.

61.

Pulse in KSJC will ensure to build on last year’s successful ‘Day in Sicily’ by organising another day trip abroad for the second consecutive year.

62.

Pulse in KSJC will collaborate with the MTA in promoting local festivals such as Summer Daze and offer exclusive tickets to students.

63.

Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever bingo night.

64.

Pulse in KSJC will organise a scuba-diving session in summer.

EQUALITY FOR ALL

65.

Pulse in KSJC will re-paint the Junior College zebra crossing with LGBTIQ+ colours, signifying pride and harmony.

66.

Pulse in KSJC will organise the first ever pride-week at the Junior College.

67.

Pulse in KSJC will initiate discussions to set up the first-ever LQBTIQ+ organisation as part of our vision for a more inclusive and tolerant Junior College.

68.

Pulse in KSJC will work on the possibility to increase gender neutral bathrooms.

69.

Pulse in KSJC will organise Equality and LGBTIQ+ awareness workshops.

A GREENER FUTURE

70.

Pulse in KSJC will organise clean-ups around Malta.

71.

Pulse in KSJC will initiate discussions with NGO’s and Ministry of the Environment to explore the possibility of launching recycle campaigns.

72.

Pulse in KSJC will re-introduce the plant-a-tree concept as part of the ‘Think Green Campaign’.

73.

Pulse in KSJC will install organic bins around the College conform with the ‘Sort It Out’, the national policy on waste seperation.

74.

Pulse in KSJC will enter discussions with the Junior College administration to commence a pilot project whereby all books are switched to e-books.

75.

Pulse in KSJC will introduce the first-ever Think Green committee.

76.

Pulse in KSJC will organise the first-ever underwater clean-up.

CLOSER TO YOU

77.

Pulse in KSJC will introduce the first-ever ‘rent-a-board game’ where students are given the luxury of renting board games to help pass their free time in-between lectures.

78.

Pulse in KSJC will ensure to extend its range of books offered, in accordance with the current academic syllabus, for the ‘rent-a-book’ service.

79.

Pulse

in

KSJC

will

continue

upgrading

the

current

‘rent-a-laptop’ service by purchasing another laptop for all students to make use of.

80.

Pulse in KSJC will re-introduce the rent a laptop charger to the list of services offered by the council.

81.

Pulse in KSJC will introduce the rent a portable charger service.

82.

Pulse in KSJC will introduce the headphone rental service with disposable covers.

83.

Pulse in KSJC will introduce the rent a graphical design board service.

WE CONTINUE ON

PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

84.

Rent a bike

96.

Absent Lecturers

85.

Rent a laptop

97.

Consultation meetings

86.

Rent a book

98.

KSJC Student Card

87.

Rent a locker

99.

Sub-Committees

88.

Rent a tablet

100.

Social Media

89.

Rent an umbrella

101.

Ikteb Novella

90.

Safety glasses

102.

Mater Dei Laboratory visits

91.

Lab coats

103.

Free courses

92.

Job Centre

104.

Think Green Conference

93.

Corporate Sponsors

105.

Christmas Ball

94.

Online Yearbook

106.

Freshers’ Ball

95.

Wireless printer

107.

Sports Festival

WE CONTINUE ON

PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

108.

Farewell Party

121.

Lejla JC

109.

KSJC Live-in

122.

Job Expo

110.

Debate League

123.

Office opening hours

111.

Student Exchange

124.

Intercultural Day

112.

Pulse vs SDM Charity Match

125.

360 degrees map

113.

Extended Library Hours

126.

You complain you gain

114.

Kitchenette

127.

Events committee

115.

Awards Night

128.

Education committee

116.

One-Day Seminar

129.

Abseiling

117.

Prom

130.

Ziplining

118.

Online Notes

131.

Website

119.

Wheelchair Basketball

132.

Snapchat

120.

KSJC Student Group

133.

Instagram

COMMUNICATION

OUR VISION

MOBILE APP WI-FI

LOGO COMPETITION SIGNAGE

OUTDOOR SIGNAGE WEBSITE

INFRASTRUCTURE

FINANCIAL AID

5-A-SIDE TENT

WATER FOUNTAIN

QUIET STUDY AREA

LAPTOP DISCOUNTS

OUTDOOR PLUGS

BOOK DISCOUNTS

GAMES ROOM

TEATRU KULLEĠĠ

GREEN AREAS

ROLL-DOWN RAIN CURTAINS RAIN SHELTER

INCREASE SEATING LIBRARY

SPORTS HALL FLOORING CLOAK ROOM

VOUCHER CARDS JC ORCHESTRA

ORGANISATIONS FUND

EDUCATION

EVENTS

YOUTH EXCHANGE

SILENT DISCO

2ND HAND BOOK SALE

BIKE MARATHON

LOCKERS

CAMPING

ART EXPO

INTERNSHIPS

BUDDY SYSTEM COMIC-CON

MOVIE NIGHT

GAMING TOURNAMENT

NATIONAL SPORTS TEAMS OUTDOOR CHESS

SOCIAL POLICY iGAMING & CRYPTO VOTING CAMPAIGN

Our manifesto is based on

FIRST-AID

consistent proposals aimed at

DAY WITH THE PRIME MINISTER

initiatives, services and

MENTAL HEALTH

implementing projects,

infrastructural proposals in the best way possible.

This is our Vision.

ELECTORAL PROGRAMME 18/19