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WELCOME Welcome to student life in NCI! This publication is designed to give you a flavour of the sporting, recreational, and social extra curricular activities on offer to NCI students. The learning gained through involvement in extra curricular activities is increasingly recognised in the professional environment and provides a valuable opportunity to acquire life skills such as leadership, communication and organisational management. The dedicated Student Support and Students’ Union team organise a number of activities and events for students to pursue. The best way to fulfil college life is to encourage you to discover and explore existing opportunities and develop new interests. There are lots of great Clubs and Societies to get actively involved with on campus. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, share a special interest or enjoy being engaged in the community there is bound to be an opportunity for all students to participate. Many students say that because NCI has an inviting student environment, the opportunity to get involved and make really close friends is an amazing part of their educational journey.
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STUDENT’S UNION The Students’ Union represents the rights of its members and promotes the interests of the student body at all levels of College governance. It is the sole provider of clubs and societies, which promotes integration and friendship. The Union has representation on the College’s Governing Body and Academic Council. All registered students of the College are automatically members of the Students’ Union, which gives them a representative voice in college. The NCISU is located in the Students’ Union Basement (SUB) where there are pool tables, table tennis tables, play stations, TV, big screen and sofas for your use. There are two full-time officers and three part time officers; who together provide education, welfare, equality, clubs and societies, entertainments and part time support. Drop into our offices, everyone’s welcome! No need to knock or make appointments.
James Duffy, SU President
01 449 8692
president@ncisu.ie
The President is the main person who represents the student body within our college, being the main media spokesperson communicating with the media on issues which arise affecting both the students and college and also representing the college at national councils. The President has the overall responsibility for the Students’ Union working closely with the Vice President and all part time officers in the day to day running of the Students’ Union.
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Class Reps Becoming a class rep not only gives you the opportunity to meet new people but you can also gain experience in dealing with lecturers and students. If you feel that there is an issue within your class, your class rep is the first person to go to. As a class rep, you have the chance to put forward any changes that you feel would be beneficial for your class, course, or the Union as a whole. The NCISU provides each rep with all the training and resources they need. Each class rep attends a number of SU Council and School/College service meetings each semester.
Emmet Hughes, SU Vice President 01 449 8681
vicepresident@ncisu.ie
The Vice President is responsible for co-ordinating support and advice to students on issues affecting equality and their personal welfare, providing students with referrals to more experienced and specialised organisations on the matters concerning welfare. He/She is also responsible for catering to the needs of part time and post graduate students. The Vice President deputises to the President in his or her absence.
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STUDENTS’ UNION PART TIME OFFICERS Patrick Erhard, SU Clubs & Societies Officer 01 672 0873
clubsandsocs@ncisu.ie
The Clubs and Societies Officer supports and assists the daily operations and activities of all registered clubs and societies in NCI. The Clubs and Societies Officer will work on events such as Sign up Day, Officer Training, and Awards Ball.
Eve O’Connor, SU Communications Officer 01 672 0873
communications@ncisu.ie
The Communications Officer is responsible for the advertisement and promotion of all events and campaigns ran by the Students’ Union.
Daryl Gerard, SU Entertainments Officer 01 672 0873
entertainments:ncisu.ie
The Entertainments Officer is responsible for planning and coordinating events which appeal to all members of the union regardless of their background. The Entertainments Officer will work on such events as Fresher’s week and RAG week.
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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES HOW TO JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETY START A NEW CLUB OR SOCIETY New Clubs and Societies are set up each year by enthusiastic and innovative students and can be started by filling out a form available from the Student Life page on the Student Portal or contact the Students’ Union Clubs and Societies Officer. A meeting will then be scheduled to discuss the process of starting and running a Club or Society in NCI.
You can join any Club or Society during Sign up Day, which takes place at Freshers Week in semester one and at Rag Week in semester two. Each Club and Society is encouraged to participate and set up a stand in the Atrium, promote their Club or Society and recruit new members. All Clubs and Societies are free of charge to any full or part time registered student and staff in NCI. If you miss Sign up Day you can still join up online, contact the Clubs and Societies Officer located in the Students’ Union office or contact a committee officer directly.
REFORM A CLUB OR SOCIETY The following is a list of past or inactive Clubs and Societies which could be reformed with a new student committee. If you have an interest in the below activities or if you would like further information please make contact with the Student Support or Students’ Union office.
AIRSOFT | ATHLETICS | CULTURAL APPRECIATION | DANCE | DEBATING | GAA LADIES | GOLF | HURLING | RUGBY | SOCCER LADIES | SWIMMING | TENNIS | ULTIMATE FRISBEE
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BOARD OF IRISH COLLEGE SOCIETIES NCI is affiliated to BICS and all Societies are encouraged to nominate for the National Awards, which celebrate and reward the individuals who provide the brilliant quality of Society activity. Log onto www.bics.ie to learn more about BICS and get involved in intercollegiate Societies events.
STUDENT SPORT IRELAND NCI is affiliated to SSI and all Clubs and students are encouraged to compete in domestic leagues and intercollegiate competitions. Log onto www.studentsport. ie to view the full calendar and get involved in domestic and international opportunities.
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** Please note the Clubs and Societies directory is subject to change. Ask your Clubs and Societies Officer for updated contact details.
SOCIETIES The Badminton Club has created an open environment and open door policy for all students to play badminton. The Club have over 60 members with over a third of them training regularly each week. The Club also progressed to the Student Sport Ireland Division 3 League finals for both individual and doubles teams. The Basketball Club was founded five years ago and has represented the College on a national level every year. The Club have three competitive senior (two men’s and one women team) and also entered two teams into the Fresher’s Tournament. The Club are also planning a Social League with 60 students signed up and will also compete in the Intervarsity qualifying matches. *2014 NCI Club of the Year The Business Society aims to encourage students to think about business and open their mind to new ideas. The Society would like to help all students who want to get involved in Business, educate students who have an interest in commerce and recognise and reward excellence in the Business world.
The Cricket Club provides a multicultural platform for cricket aspirants; setting a stage for International and Irish students to develop their talent. The Club progressed to the quarter finals of the indoor intervarsities and more recently expects to continue their successful run in the outdoor intervarsities. The Club also hosted their own intervarsity cricket blitz tournament. *2014 NCI Best Club Event of the Year
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The Fashion Society aim for the year was to try something big with the Fashion Show and raise money for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The committee were very committed to organising the event and everyone that attended were not disappointed with the event. *2014 Best Civic Contribution of the Year
The Gaelic Football Club is in its second full year of operation and recruited a large number of first year students. The Club had twelve more members and at times had 30 members training. The Club this year competed in the Higher Education League and Championship Cup competition but unfortunately could not defend their Cup win from last year. The Gaming Society set up regular social days by bringing the gaming equipment up into the Atrium. The Society organized a FIFA tournament and Halloween Themed gaming night. The Society also improved this year by increasing its overall membership and introduced a Havoc guest speaker for members who may be interested in pursuing a career in gaming.
The Harry Potter Society has brought a group of dedicated fans together to experience fun Harry Potter themed events in the College. The Society coordinated a live webcast with author JK Rowling and also organised a team to compete in the All Ireland Quidditch Intervarsities in Galway. The Health and Fitness Society organised a free 5km Fun Run. The student event fundraised â‚Ź500 to the Irish Rugby Charitable Trust which offers care and support to paralysed rugby players in Ireland. A rugby jersey was also used as a main prize to promote awareness and raise funds.
The International Friendship Society aim was to bring students from different cultures together and make them feel at home, make new friends and explore Ireland. The Society has organized cultural events including the Diwali and Chinese New Year festivals; and leisure trips such as Malahide Castle, Guinness Storehouse, and Powerscourt House and Gardens.
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The Journalistic Society aim to establish a respected journalistic tradition in NCI. The Society plan to publish a regular magazine title, to become the voice of the NCI community, and to highlight the rich history of NCI.
The Karting Club this year set high goals not only for College events but also events outside the College representing NCI. The Club managed to enter two teams for the first time in the Student Sport Ireland League and finished 4th out of 15 teams in the team championship. The Club also had a great response from students with over 30 students taking part in their social mini league rounds.
The LGBT Society is open to all students whether lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or straight wanting to socialise with others interested in LGBT issues and society.
The Multimedia Society aim to promote all Clubs and Societies activities through original media content. The Society plans to start a radio show and the longest live audio broadcast world record attempt. The Music Society achieved its aims to promote music appreciation, culture and creativity through the College. Previously the ‘Voices of NCI Society’, the rebranded Society was given a total overhaul by the committee. The committee worked well on numerous projects and did an excellent job by raising money for charity, injecting music and artistic appreciation into the College.
The Peer Mentor Society has achieved its goals of working alongside the NCI Peer Mentor Programme to help first year students settle more effectively into College life. The Society were actively involved in Orientation and provided an approachable environment for first years by organising social pizza afternoons and a social networking evening. The Society also launched its website in September and had a dedicated team organising and hosting the CSSI Peer Mentoring Conference held in NCI. *2014 NCI Society of the Year
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The Pokémon Society aim was to organise a game raffle, show Pokémon movies and host a tournament. With the success of the Society they achieved this and more by fundraising €2,000 through its events for the Barrettstown Children Charity. The committee also decided to take on the massive task of hosting PokeCon, which is a national fan convention with over 200 anticipated delegates. *2014 Best New Society of the Year and Best Society Event of the Year The Pool Club entered two teams into the Student Sport Ireland League this year. The first team competed well and nearly qualified for the semi-finals. The Club also organised two internal pool competitions in the Students’ Union recreation hub during Fresher’s Week and Raise and Give Week activities. *2014 NCI Best Improved Club of the Year
The Soccer Club has been less experienced this year and has spent the year rebuilding the team with mostly first year students playing. The Club had 102 students trial for team selection and chose two squads to compete in the Colleges Football League and Championship Cup matches. The Club also turned its attention to the Futsal tournament and after winning the Leinster title they went on to win the National Cup in Cork.
The Table Tennis Club aims to promote active participation and healthier lifestyles for students in the College. The Club plan to coordinate a weekly internal league and tournaments in the Students’ Union recreation hub.
The Winter Sports Society has been active in the College for four years and its aim this year was to get more students interested in winter sports activities. Over half of the members involved were new beginners who received lessons at organised training sessions in the Kilternan Ski Club. The Society organised its 4th annual European ski and snowboarding trip and most of those members are now looking to compete in the Intervarsity’s.
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FRESHER’S WEEK
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES FAIR
HALLOWEEN BALL
22ND SEPTEMBER
23RD SEPTEMBER
31ST OCTOBER
GRADUATION CONFERRINGS AND BALL
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
EQUALITY WEEK
6TH NOVEMBER
10TH NOVEMBER
24TH NOVEMBER
DESTRESS WEEK
STUDENT EXCELLENCE CEREMONY
CHRISTMAS BALL
8TH DECEMBER
9TH DECEMBER
11TH DECEMBER
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Semester 2, 2015 EUROPEAN SKI AND SNOWBOARDING TRIP
CLUBS & SOCIETIES FAIR
19TH JANUARY
2ND FEBRUARY
VALENTINES BALL
FASHION SHOW
RAISE AND GIVE WEEK
12TH FEBRUARY
19TH FEBRUARY
23RD FEBRUARY
GOT TALENT SHOW
EQUALITY WEEK
END OF YEAR BALL
12TH MARCH
23RD MARCH
26TH MARCH
BICS NATIONAL AWARDS
FEEL GOOD WEEK
SPORTS DAY
9TH APRIL
13TH APRIL
22ND APRIL
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RECREATION FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN STUDENT LIFE IN THE COLLEGE PLEASE VISIT ME IN THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OR CONTACT:
Corrie Adams Student Support & Recreation Co-ordinator 01 449 8548
corrie.adams@ncirl.ie
https://myncistudent@ncirl.ie/StudentLife
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SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITIES NCI students and Clubs and Societies have access to a range of discounted premier sport and recreation facilities. From the exception of the pay as you go facilities, all other facilities are available upon request and submitting a booking form. Additionally, Clubs and Societies have access to the NCI bus, internal class rooms, theatre rooms, atrium, and external quad area, which are also available through booking process.
CLONTARF SPORTS PITCHES The pitches is within walking distance of the IFSC and offers a multi synthetic, floodlit sports complex including one full size GAA pitch, one full size soccer/rugby pitch and a 7-a-side training pitch complete with changing rooms and shower facilities.
GLOUCESTER ST. SPORTS CENTRE The centre is within walking distance of the IFSC and offers a multi-purpose sports hall, and studio room for martial arts and boxing.
IRISHTOWN STADIUM The stadium is within walking distance of the IFSC and charges students a â‚Ź2.50 pay as you go rate to use the international standard athletics track. The stadium also offers all weather soccer pitches, gym and aerobics studio and the adjacent Ringsend Park also offers pitches for gaelic and hurling sessions.
MARKIEVICZ LEISURE CENTRE The centre is within walking distance of the IFSC and offers a gym and aerobics studio and a six lane 25 metre pool. The centre charges â‚Ź4.65 pay as you go rate to use the swimming pool.
SPORTSCO LEISURE CENTRE The centre is within walking distance of the IFSC and offers a six lane 25 metre swimming pool, racquet courts, multi-purpose sports hall and all weather soccer pitches.
SV FITNESS All full time undergraduate registered students have access to the state of the art healthclub adjacent the College carpark. Membership is valid from 1st September to 31st August upon presentation of student card.
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SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMMES SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMME The Social Recreation Programme was developed to provide social and non-competitive opportunities for all students of all abilities to try and get involved in recreational activities. Throughout the year students can try fun activities such as Sports Day, Fun Run, Bubble Football, Adventure Pursuits, 5-a-side Football, and Sightseeing Trips.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIPS The Student Ambassador Scholarships is an investment in student leaders of Clubs and Societies. There are three funding levels available - Bronze, Silver, and Gold to acknowledge and motivate students to continue their active involvement. The scholarships will also include two funding levels - Representative and High Performance for individuals who significantly contribute to student life, represent the College, and who have reached a high level of sporting achievement and commitment to their sport.
SPECIAL PURPOSE AWARD The initial motivation for developing this award came from students of NCI who wish to have their learning and skills formally recognised through extra-curricular activities or voluntary activity with Clubs and Societies, Students Union, Early Learning Initiative or College community. Students could be accredited with 10 ECTS credits through electing the Level 7 Certificate in Service Learning-Special Purpose Award offered in the School of Business.
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME The Peer Mentor Volunteer Programme is intended to open up another avenue of support for first year students. It encourages peer interaction that relieves the social and academic adjustment to college life. Peer Mentors are volunteer undergraduate students in their second or third year and are usually matched with a small group of first year students from their own course. Get in contact with the student support office if you are unsure of your Peer Mentor details.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME The Student Leadership Programme is designed to enhance leadership and communication skills in an interactive, participatory learning environment. Selected students will be assisted to identify their leadership style and learn how to effect positive change in their college and community. The programme will give an opportunity to talk to and learn from leaders who are leading change in their organisations, and will also allow frank conversations with senior leaders from within the National College of Ireland and its associates.
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Compiled by Corrie Adams Student Support and Recreation Tel: 01 449 8548 Email: corrie.adams@ncirl.ie Web: https://myncistudent.ncirl.ie/StudentLife