Ciara decided to run for Student Council for next year. After completing her petition and acquiring the necessary signatures, she delivered her campaign speech on Fri 5/22/09 along with 15 other hopeful students vying for 10 coveted spots. She campaigned the week of 5/25/09. Each candidate was limited to one poster in the hallway and two posters (a sandwich board was recommended) to campaign during recess and lunch.
Ciara was very proud of herself for her self-written speech (as was I) and for being the only student to opt for the sandwich board approach. Elections were held on Fri 5/29/09. And still we wait for the announcement. I don't know the rationale behind making the children wait this long for the results. I wish I did. I remember running for office in high school and being peeved that we had to wait from Friday to the following Monday for results. Heck, even the President of the United States usually finds out the results before hitting the hay the night of the election. Oh well.
Enjoy the pics of our candidate who rocks our world whether or not she gains a place on Student Council.
Here is her speech:
Fellow students, teachers, and staff, my name is Ciara Madigan and I am a 5th grader. I have decided to run for Student Council because it would be a new experience for me. I am willing to work as a team player and fit Student Council into my own time. I believe that I can bring a new life perspective and new energy to the Student Council.
Fellow students, teachers, and staff, my name is Ciara Madigan and I am a 5th grader. I have decided to run for Student Council because it would be a new experience for me. I am willing to work as a team player and fit Student Council into my own time. I believe that I can bring a new life perspective and new energy to the Student Council.
Being on Student Council can be challenging. I have faced many challenges in my life, so at home it’s like our own Council as we face challenges together.
Since coming to Nativity last year, I have been trying to find a way to be more involved in my school. I think Student Council suits me. I am a hard worker and I am dedicated to getting things done. I also believe that I would be a good example to other students as a member of Student Council.
I love going to Nativity School and if you vote for me, together we can make it an even better place than it already is. Thank you for listening and thank you for thinking of me on election day.
5 comments:
What a fabulous speech!! (and great sandwich board). She is an amazing child and you should be (and are, I'm sure) very proud of her!
GO CIARA!!!!!!!
Ciara, you are the best!!! I am so proud of you and all you do and have done!! What a great speech!!! You've got my vote.
Nana
Wonderful speech! What a qualified candidate. If only a fraction of our politicians were this conscientious and well spoken. :)
I know everyone is very, very proud of her no matter what turnout.
Best of luck!!!!!!!!!
I love that speech and the pictures of her with the sandwich board. Thank you for taking the time to post them even though I'm sure you are crazy busy. I think it is wonderful how out going and all in Ciara is in everything she does. I am bursting with pride for her so I can only imagine how you must be feeling. :o)
Ciara:
What a fantastic speech, and I know that you would make a great Student Council Member. I am sorry to hear that you did not win, but I think that you are a real winner for trying! I am very proud of you for trying!
I am also glad to hear that you like science and math. I can't wait to hear what types of science you will have in the sixth grade.
Uncle Barry
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