The Secondary Students’ Union of Northern Ireland

Here for you, and for every secondary school student in Northern Ireland.

We think that it’s about time students in Northern Ireland had a platform to speak up, and a body to represent them; a Secondary Students’ Union.

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Did you know that 36,000 children have asthma in Northern Ireland? Today our SSUNI Executive are showing their support for the @asthmalungni #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, displaying their new poster to help raise awareness of what to do if a child has an
Did you know that 36,000 children have asthma in NI? We’re pleased to support the @asthmaandlunguk new #AsthmaAtSchool campaign. Download their new poster here: https://bit.ly/3LRHN5r
On #WorldMentalHealthDay we acknowledge the significance of using our voices to advocate for meaningful change regarding young people’s mental health. Last night, we collaborated with the incredible @niyouthforum to discuss how we, as young pe
On this #europeandayoflanguages, we recognise that students in Northern Ireland are placed at a disadvantage in learning languages. We are urging for change, to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to receive quality language education.🌎💬📚
Members of our executive were delighted to attend the votes at 16 motion being debated at Stormont yesterday. It was great to have the opportunity to talk to elected representatives and explain not just why lowering the voting age is important, but w
Exciting News!! 🚨🚨 Our Working Groups for this year have been launched! If you are passionate about any of the issues below, feel free to register using this link below or in our bio. Your school does not have to be a SSUNI member school to be able
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“Young people have a right to have a say in issues affecting their lives and so I welcome this initiative. It will allow Secondary School Students to share their views concerning how they are educated at time when there is recognition through the New Decade New Approach deal that the education system in NI needs to be reviewed.  I look forward to working with the Secondary Schools’ Union and wish them the best of luck.”

— Koulla Yiasouma, Former Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People

 
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