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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day we reflect on one of our female inspirations and role models♀️✨. @elllentaylor is a past SSUNI president and the founder of our Feminist Society that is still running today 👏

Ellen Taylor, Past SSUNI President and founder of our Feminist Society

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day and thank you to all the amazing women in our homes and in the education sector from SSUNI ♀️✨

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Following our report, an A* guide to Qualifications and Assessments 📝,we believe student voice wasn’t fully reflected in Minister Givan’s proposals. However, our executive’s response is as follows:

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Elodie, our SSUNI Community Relations Officer, had the honour of meeting with the Defensor del Pueblo Andaluz; Andalusian Ombudsman Jesus Maezt in Saville with NICCY ✨

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

So great to be at Stormont today for the curriculum review event. Speaking with members of the Education committee, Principals, teachers and organisations right across the education sector. 🗣️ SSUNI was able to discuss our wide range of reports this year ✨

SSUNI exec members and Edel from the NEU at Stormont.

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Share your opinions on Mental Health in Schools by filling in this survey from our Mental Health Officer, Brooke 🧠✨ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

This is a growing issue with the Department consistently failing to provide clarity and it’s putting unnecessary stress and pressure on parents- Kian Hawes (Education Officer) 📚

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Education Officer, Kian and Mental Health Officer, Brooke had an amazing public speaking training session with People’s Playbook. 🗣️Followed by Kian’s speech on the Irish Language and Irish Medium Education in the Assembly Chamber ✨

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Happy International Education Day! 🗣️ We have a new report showing the international best practices of education systems around the globe 🌍 Cheack it out ✨https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPWYsln7_lM-KgmXAWgCfrLJdsoo3eo6/view?usp=sharing

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Happy International Education day! 📚 And the release date of SSUNI’s Education Worldwide Report, stay tuned ✨

Conor (President) opinions of the report

Kian (Education Officer) opinion of the report

Connie (Student Voice Officer) opinion of the report

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Have your say 🗣️ before the 20th of February ✨ www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...

Graphic showing trousers, skirt, NI Assembly and SSUNI logos

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

SSUNI is working with ISSU (Irish Secondary Students’ Union✨ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Or fill out the form in Irish 🗣️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from the SSUNI executive.☃️ We hope everyone has a nice and safe break and we will see you all in 2026!❄️

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Go give the @childlawcentre.bsky.social podcast, ‘ Rights Unmuted’ a listen over the break. ❄️ childrenslawcentre.org.uk/podcasts/ Many thanks for having our President Conor on episode 4 and to all the young people involved with the podcast 🎙️

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

A christmas message from our Education Officer, Kian🎅

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Who needs spotify wrapped when you can have SSUNI wrapped? 😎 Here is just sone of what we have done so far this year ✨️

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Today our SSUNI Community Relations Officer, Elodie Bloomer, attended the Children’s Law Centre event at Queen’s University Belfast to mark 10 years of the Children’s Services Cooperation Act 2015.📣 Elodie spoke to NICCY and @childlawcentre.bsky.social

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

This week our SSUNI Community Relations Officer, Elodie Bloomer, spoke at Leighton House, London about her role on the NSPCC Voice of Online Youth Panel and her work in helping draft the NSPCC Manifesto for Online Change. www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/our...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

SSUNI's Feminist Society met with Aoife Clements from 50:50 on how Aoife started and why female representation in politics is so important. We hope to work more in this area this year ♀️ @5050ni.bsky.social

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

SSUNI had an amazing meeting with Sylvia knight from the Royal Meteorological Society @rmets_ ☄️ on implementing the Creha report in relation to the NI curriculum review. @de_northern_ireland 🌍 www.metlink.org/blog/rmets-r...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

SSUNI has sent our new report to the Department of Education to be apart of Minister Givan's consultation into Qualifications and Assessments. Our message is clear... We need more information. We need proper direct consultation. We need student voice to matter. drive.google.com/file/d/1jE2U...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

SSUNI at Stormont! 🎓 Ini joined the Stakeholders’ Meeting on SEN Provision, organised by the Committee for Education. 🗣️ Brooke attended the All-Party Group on Youth, exploring whether young people’s voices are truly being heard by decision-makers.

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Our President (Conor) and Education Officer (Kian) attended the UK Youth Parliament House of Commons sitting to discuss issues that matter to young people on a UK wide level 👩‍⚖️

Kian speaking the the UK Youth Parliament annual House of Commons sitting

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Some of the things SSUNI believe Minister Givan's mid-term could be used on as opposed to travel.

A to do list including; Increase SEN provision in all schools, Ensure all schools are safe spaces and inclusive, use educational tools to tackle EVAWAG and Implement a full mental health curriculum but there is much more to do.

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

While here, @memoires_des_luttes got to go to Diverse Youth NI 🎦 We'd like to thank Diverse Youth NI for the use of their space and thank @memoires_des_luttes for an amazing week filming on Student Activism across Europe 👏

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Thank you to Cara Hunter for discussing these important issues with us ⭐️

We met with Cara Hunter on School Uniform, Qualifications and Assessments, Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, bullying and much more

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Thats a wrap on filming the documentary on Student Activism across Europe with @memoires_des_luttes 🌟 This time we are with Ciara at the Belfast City Hall with climate Commisioner Debbie Caldwell!!🌱🎬 We would like to thank Belfast City Hall

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

SSUNI's Feminist's Society met with @womensspacesni to discuss our Sexism and Sexual Harassment report and how to make it into tangible resources for schools 💪

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Amazing Day 5 of filming the documentary on Student Activism across Europe with @memoires_des_luttes 🎬 Dany took the crew to a meeting with @politicsinaction.bsky.social to discuss political education in light of the Votes @ 16 announcement 🗳

Dany, the crew and Politics in Action members

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Some more photos of filming the documentary on Student Activism across Europe with @memoires_des_luttes ✨🎬 Thanks to Victoria Collage Belfast and Connie Rogers for inviting us to the exam reform focus group 📝

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Thank you to @nichildcom.bsky.social for day 4 of filming with @memoires_des_luttes 🎞 Elodie got to attend an amazing event on Childrens' rights incorporation into law 👩‍⚖️

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We want to hear YOUR opinions on the consultation into Qualifications and Assessments Reform 🗣 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Day 3 of filming with @memoires_des_luttes ! 📹 Katie and Francesca met with Ben Friel, President of NUS USI 🗣 who is one of our amazing board members! Thank you to Queen's Student Union for the venue

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

On Day 2 of filming, Francesca and Brooke took @memoires_des_luttes to the PeaceWalls to show them the roots of activism and politics in Northern Ireland. 🕊

Wishing peace from gaza to ireland - Nathan

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Thank you to the Children's Law Centre for having Conor on their rights unmuted Podcast! 🎙 Also great for day one with Mémoires Des Luttes who are currently filming SSUNI to be in a documentary on student activism across Europe 🎥

Mémoires des luttes and rights unmuted from the children's law centre with SSUNI President (Conor)

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

After a call with the Education Department on the reform of qualifications consultation, SSUNI encourages everyone to have their say 🗣🗣 General - www.education-ni.gov.uk/consultation... Students - forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Poster to show SSUNI involvement with the Reform for Qualifications Consultation

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Happy World Teacher's Day! SSUNI thanks all teachers for their continued dedication, support and care! 🌟

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Our VP Ini and Mental Health Officer Brooke at Train the Trainer Manual! Celebrating the success of the Empowering Youth: Youth Well-being Programme.

Our VP Ini and Mental Health Officer pictured with Pat Catney

Brooke speaking at Train the Trainor event!

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Happy European Languages Day!!🌎🗣 With 27.8% of Students not finishing their Languages course before the exam in school, is the Curriculum le défaut, el defecto, ag teip, scheitern or failing? Read our Report: drive.google.com/uc?export=do...

drive.google.com

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Happy European Languages Day!! 🌎🗣 85.4% of students believe language learning should start at KS2! That's why we are urging the Department of Education and Paul Givan to start language learning as young as possible, building strong foundations for the future of modern languages.🌎

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Happy European Languages Day!!! 🌎 Today SSUNI calls on the Department for Education, Paul Givan and CCEA to work together to resolve barriers to language learning. That's why we are launching our new Modern Languages Report: drive.google.com/uc?export=do...

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Meet our new Honorary President! Congratulations Emer!!

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

SSUNI alumni, we have an opportunity for you!!! Come join our monitoring committee, a dedicated team to support the Executive in making sure we deliver action for students, powered by students. Join the Monitorting committee here (deadline : 27/09/25) : docs.google.com/forms/d/19RV...

Poster promoting SSUNI's monitoring
committee which is exclusively for SSUNI
Alumnis! On the poster it says "We are
looking to our ssuni leaders
of the past to come back and shape
our future!
The monitoring committee is your
opportunity to mentor the new
executive and develop a healthy
leadership culture built on
transparency and accountability.
Your student activism shouldn't stop
once you're no longer a student.
We need our alumni's skill, talent and
experience to allow the executive to
focus on what matters, the students."

This is a poster of the job description and
it says "The formation of the monitoring
committee will foster a healthier,
more accountable leadership
culture within the student union. By
implementing regular check-ins,
performance reviews, and a
transparent impeachment
process, the union will be better
equipped'to serve its members and
uphold its values. The main tasks include:
accountability oversight, monitoring the
conduct and performance of executive
officers, ensuring that officers adhere
to their constitutional duties and
commitments, and monthly check-ins
with the executive members!"

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

SSUNI is recruiting its board! ✨️ Come join our mission to amplify the voices of students across Northern Ireland. To join, please fill in the form below : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

SSUNI Poster :Are you ready to make an impact and drive positive change? Join our Board and be part of an incredible journey! While the Board serves as the legal backbone of our organisation, we operate as a student-powered union, supported by dedicated adults. We're seeking passionate experts who can share their insights and guide our Student Executive. This is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer your time, share your expertise, and help shape the future of student activism. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference!

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended SSUNI's General Assembly yesterday in The Mac, especially to @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social for facilitating the venue for the event and delivering an amazing workshop on gender-based violence. And thank you to @politicsinaction.bsky.social for a Votes@16 talk

President (Conor) and OBESSU Board Member (Lauren) with Raise your Voice members

Candidates discussing at the SSUNI General Assembly

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Meet your new Executive 2025 to 2026!! Congratulations to all those who got elected and thank you to all the amazing applicants! 🌟🌟

The New SSUNI Executive 25/26 as follows :
President - Conor Hughes-Johnston
Sustainability - Ciara Murray
Education Officer - Kian Hawes
Communications Officer - Shuya Cheung
CRO - Elodie Bloomer
Equality - Katie O’Brien
Mental Health Officer - Brooke
Student Voice - Connie Roger’s
International Officer - Danny Shibu
Vice President - Inioluwa Olaosebikan
Secretary - Francesca Keenan

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Tonight members of our executive were delighted to attend the launch of the TransformED strategy by the Department of Education in Stormont. We're excited to see how we can work constructively with all involved to ensure the voices of students are at the centre of meaningful change in education.

Image of executive members on the steps of Stormont with the strategy

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