Student Union

2025/2026 Student Union campaign

Are you ready to make a difference? This is your chance to step up, represent your fellow students, and help shape the future of student life at National Star.

Key Dates to Remember 📅

• Campaigning starts: Monday 7 April
• Campaigning ends: Monday 28 April
• Voting: Monday 28 April – Friday 2 May

Meet the Student Union contenders

Annie

“I want to join the SU because I like helping people.”

Dan

“I want to be on the SU because I have good listening skills and experience from the last year.”

Daniel

“I have experience as a green rep I can help the SU with environmental issues.”

Ella

“I love helping people to get where they want to be and I want to feel like I am making a positive difference for my friends and myself.”

Ellie

“I want to join the SU because I like helping people and speaking to them.”

Emily

“I want to help other students and represent them in student activities, such as clubs, peer support and in volunteering.”

Finley

“I want to create more parties and make new friends. I want to help bring people together and make learning spaces better. I want healthy, tastier options in the canteen and I want college to be a greener place to live.”

Gemma

“I would like to be part of the SU again because I like to make a difference for other students. I want to gain more skills for the future and also have fun.”

George

“I would like to be an executive member of the Student Union to help voice other people’s opinions. I want to help make National Star College greener. I like to listen and help other people and I would like to promote independence in college sessions and break time activities. I would like to promote everyone’s abilities in college activities.”

Harvey

“I like helping other students and showing new students around college, planning activities and helping to organise fundraising.”

Harrison

“I want to join the SU as it would be a good way of me expressing my views and opinions and making positive changes for other students. I think being a rep would be good for my CV going forward when I leave college.”

Isaac

“I believe I can be a strong and confident member of the team. I want to help make positive change around campus and make student lives the best they can be.”

Jack

“I want to join the SU because I enjoy it and I want to help make change.”

Jak

“I want to join the SU as I enjoy being president.”

Joshie

“I want to represent Bridgeside and all of the college community.”

Marcia

“I am brave and I like to be sociable with other people. I have a good sense of humour and I would like to make college better for everyone. I would like more opportunities for new students to meet everyone, have more college parties and expand college activities.”

Oli

“I am interested in helping to plan events and get involved in meeting new people from all across college. I like to learn and help people and give my opinion to make things better.”

Ollie

“I would like to be on the SU because I like to meet new people, it’s important for me to be a good role model for AAC users and it would be good for me to get new experiences.”

Oscar

“I want to help people and I want to be involved in what is happening at college. I want to be a voice for people like me and I love doing things in a group.”

Poppy A

“I would like facilities to be more accessible for all learners and make other areas more accessible at the college. I would bring these issues forward to make the college more accessible for all members of the college community.”

Poppy J

“I want to become an executive member of the Student Union because I have experience advocating for students as a student ambassador at my previous school.”

Rhiannon

“I want to join the SU because I have a great personality and I am funny.”

Sam

“I would like to be part of the SU because I can help people. I am supportive of others and it would help improve my confidence when talking to others.”

Shanelle

“I think I will be a good SU member as I like to help others and make sure they are well. I’m confident and I will be a voice to help other students.”

Sophie

“I want to join the SU because I like being helpful and it’s helped me express my feelings, I have enjoyed getting information and feedback and sharing it in the SU meetings.”

Thomas

“I want to join the SU to bring student views to the forefront, be a good advocate for them and make sure everyone’s voice is heard and acted upon.”

Meet the 2024/25 Student Union Representatives

• Jak – SU President and Student Governor
• Sophie – Vice President
• Jack
• Misha
• Laith
• Ella
• Jack
• Gemma
• Dan
• Harry

Dan C

“I am kind, friendly and confident. I would like to join the SU to connect with other people and for my voice to be heard.”

Ella R

“I like helping people with their problems and I am a good listener. I am kind, funny and love to laugh. I have already been helping with speaking up for students who find it hard to speak.”

Gemma C

“I am funny, kind and generous. I like to help other people and would like to be an executive member of the SU because I am fit and I can help students with physio activities.”

Harry B

“I want to be in the Student Union because I want students to be heard. I care about people, and I am kind and funny.”

Jack B

“I would like to be a member to be able to help people. I am very caring, I like to listen to other students and making new friends.”

Jack S

“I enjoyed the student rep meetings. I would like to try being part of the SU and would speak up. I am kind and think about other people.”

Jak R

“I want to be a member of the Student Union because I want to help all students to be successful in college.”

Laith R

“I believe college should be about education but also a chance to have the best possible time of your life. I am a strong believer in student voice and empowering students to speak for themselves. I will promote student experience and create an environment that is inclusive but also fun.”

Misha M

“I am a good listener and want to contribute to college and help other students.”

Sophie S

“I want to make a difference for the students so they can have their say. I am helpful and listen to students if they have any issues or questions they need answered.”

How the Student Union works

Our Student Union represents the voices of all students at National Star and helps to make sure that college is a great place to live and learn.

The Student Union meet weekly acting as a channel of communication between learners, National Star and other organisations.

Student Union executive members have many roles. For example, Health and Safety Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Safeguarding Officer and Events Officer.

As well as the Student Union there are a number of student-led committees that talk about things such as disability awareness, sustainability and environmental issues, college food and drink and student accommodation and residences.