Irish Second-Level Students’ Union
ISSU represents the interests of second-level students across Ireland.
The Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) aims to give students a voice in their education and in issues that affect them. ISSU connects students nationwide and is the national umbrella body for second-level school student councils.
ISSU believes that Young People are not merely citizens in waiting. We deserve better, we deserve to be
heard. We can and will contribute positively to society. It is so important that our voices, views and opinions are
(i) heard
(ii) listened to
(iii) and most importantly respected.
This is what ISSU is all about. We’re here for you.
ISSU's work has three main strands: it aims to provide training, guidance and advice to empower students
and equip them with the vital skills needed to become actively involved
in the decision-making processes in their own school communities; and
it aims to work in partnership with other organisations to bring the
views of secondary school students to the attention of local and national
policy-makers, as well as the media, in relation to educational issues.
And our third and final aim to provide services to the membership of ISSU on the principal that control of those services lies with the membership.
The aims of ISSU also include:
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To provide training and
development of second-level school Student Councils, in conjunction
with relevant bodies. -
To develop policies on issues
affecting Irish second-level students and bring the needs and rights
of Students to the attention of the relevant authorities. -
To provide a transparent,
democratic and reliable organisation. -
To work in collaboration
with other educational institutions and bodies both in Ireland, and
Europe. To work closely with educational curriculum policy makers and
Teachers’ Unions to continually develop a transparent, fair and modern
education system. -
And most importantly, to
give Students a structured platform through which the voice of the Irish
second-level students will be heard.
Address:
Irish Second-Level Students’ Union
First Floor
3 – 4 St. Agnes Road
Crumlin
Dublin 12
Ireland
Phone: (01) 443 4461
Email: info@issu.ie
Web: www.issu.ie