Dear Student
#hellochristchurch
Welcome to all our new students starting at Canterbury this term! We are your Students’ Union and we are here to represent you, give you opportunities for sports, societies, volunteering and much more. It’s our job to make your time here at Christ Church the best it can be.
Refreshers #hellochristchurch
Missed out on joining societies and sports teams last term? Come to the Re-Fresher’s Fayre on 13 January and sign up to a wide range of activities from dance to cricket to politics. Joining a sports club or society is a great way to meet new people, learn something new and have fun. Take a look at all the great opportunities we have on offer www.ccsu.co.uk/activities
Challenge US #challengeUS #CCSUvoice
Challenge US to make your time at Christ Church the best it can be. Fill out a postcard telling us your thoughts. You can find them in Canterbury at Touchdown in Laud and Anselm foyer.
Alternatively come along to Union on Tour and talk to your elected sabbatical officers. They will be at your campus once a month to hear what you have to say about your time as a student Your next Union on Tour is 15 January 11:30-1:30 in Touchdown.
Union Council #CCSUvoice
The next Union Council Meeting is 18 January 1-3pm in the Students’ Union boardroom. All Christ Church students can attend Union Council meetings held every month.
Union Council are the elected student representatives who make student-created policies to improve the lives of students here at Christ Church.
If you would like to propose an idea for debate and discussion by Union Council, fill out this form by Sunday 10th January 2016.
If you can’t make it to the meeting, you can follow the live stream of the meeting via Periscope on our christchurchsu Twitter account.
Save the dates!
There’s a lot going on this term so here’s some dates for your diary and more details to follow soon.
Refreshers Fayre 13 January. Sign up to sports and societies.
Election Nominations 25 January. Could you lead your Students’ Union? Nominate yourself for one of four elected sabbatical officers and make a difference to the lives of Christ Church students. www.ccsu.co.uk/elections
Housing Seminars 28/1 and 4/2. Get advice on looking for private rented accommodation in seminars run by CCSU Advice Centre.
Varsity 13-17 Feb. Come and support all the students competing for your university against local rivals, University of Kent. http://canterburyvarsity.com/
Student Activities Awards 10 March. Celebrate the achievements of societies, volunteers, Union Council and student media. Tickets go on sale next week. Read how last year's awards went.
Sports Federation Dinner 18 March. Celebrate this year’s sporting successes. Read more about last year's awards here.
Fill US In Winners
Congratulations to the students who won a prize after completing the Fill US In Survey!
Massive congratulations to Kirsty Law who won the big prize of £500!
Konstantinos Tsiolas will put his £100 towards visiting family in Cyprus.
Susan Fletcher will use her £100 to visit her brother, who she hasn’t seen for 5 years.
Well done to the other winners of £100, Stacey Ocha and Rebecca Glendining.
Emily Colbear won a bonus £50 for using a student rep code, and Student Rep, Victoria Holman won £50 after her code was used the most!
Don’t forget to claim your free hot drink from Barista & Baker by January 31st. All entrant will have got an email in December with more details,
Elior Staff Awards
Elior, the company who run The Lounge and Barista & Baker have nominated three of our staff for awards for their hard work and quality of service they provide. The awards ceremony takes place in April and they could win an all expenses-paid 5* trip of a lifetime. Read the full article here or in the meantime, support them by giving feedback on their Facebook page.
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