AMBER PARADINE, MEDIA
"I want to help people.
I pledge to:
- Give a voice to everyone who feels unheard - especially those with additional learning needs like me.
- Listen and fight for the goals and wishes of my fellow students.
- Strive to improve the quality and reliability of the internet."
ARCHIE PHELAN, PUBLIC SERVICES
"I believe I will be a good president because I am very sociable and love to talk to people. I'm not afraid to tell people in College the changes that I will make."
I pledge to:
- Bring the students' vision to College,
- Create different schemes to make Canterbury College a top College,
- Help students that are having a hard time in College."
BETHANY LACEY, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
"I am currently the Welfare Officer for the SU and promote welfare, mental health, wellbeing and spread kindness. I spend a lot of my free time helping and volunteering. I know how to organise and run successful events for students. I am incredibly passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
- Promote equality and diversity, allowing students to be able to express themselves and their identity without fear of judgement and criticism.
- Spread kindness around College and recognise and promote random acts of kindness.
- Promote mental health and wellbeing through awareness of the services available at College."
JAMES GEORGE, MEDIA

I pledge to:
- Create a place for students where they can go to relax for clubs and activities.
- Hold representation events to celebrate different cultures and sexualities.
- Organise departmental celebrations for students to show off the work they have done throughout the year.
DANIEL HANAK, BUSINESS

"I would be a great president because I'm kind and understanding and I feel like I can make students feel comfortable to ask for help or advice. I am joyful person - I want to bring the joy and positivity to students.
I pledge to:
- Make College a safe environment so students feel welcome and free to express themselves.
- Give support to students, such as mental health support, revision tips and time management skills.
- Make students feel included and represented by hearing their voices and needs to make College a better place."
PARIS AUSTIN, PERFORMING ARTS

"I care about everyone and everything. I take time with what I do and I make sure it gets done. I love taking part in activities and promoting events!
I pledge to:
- Lead the SU with diversity at the heart of what I do and be inclusive of all students in clubs, societies, trips and classes.
- Make College a safe and fair place to study at, and help students who feel like they are not being listened to.
- Make College fun to experience - College should be the best years of your life, no matter what you study."
RIN CROCKER, BEAUTY
I pledge to:
- Create a comfortable and safe environment for students to come and talk openly.
- Offer help and support to neurodivergent students.
- Help with queries and concerns and set up events and groups to help students embrace hidden talents.
SKYE MARVELLE, MEDIA
I pledge to:
- Listen to students to find out what they would like to see more of at College.
- Create fun events or creative activities for students to engage with.
- Create a place where students feel safe and welcomed to help with motivation.
TIEGAN WHEELER, ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
I pledge to:
- Create more clubs that all students can join.
- Maximise the number of trips to encourage friendships at the College.
- Include student recognition and award schemes to increase motivation.
Voting will take place from 23 May - 27 May. Everyone gets 2 votes - one online vote and one in-person vote.
To vote in person, head over to the Students' Union where paper ballots will be available all week.