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t r i b u n e . o n l i n e
the students' voice

PREFECT'S MEETING NOTES

WHAT IS THE STUDENT'S' CONGRESS?

It is a method by which students can have a say in things at school. The student population is to produce possible suggestions, which should then be told to each class' elected Student Representatives. These Student Representatives will then meet each cycle to discuss these suggestions. A vote will then be taken by four Level Reps and four Congress Reps; a majority of 60% votes in favour will then mean that the suggestion is then proposed to the Administration. The Administration will then deliberate and decide on the suggestion and its implementation within 2 weeks.

HOW WILL IT BENEFIT US?

The Student's Congress is a means by which all students' suggestions will be seriously considered. It allows students to modify the existing school system for greater benefit. Thus, unneccesary or flippant suggestions will not be entertained.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO DO?

Develop a good relationship with your Student Rep. Communicate with them in class and tell them your ideas. The Student Congress will not succeed unless we all strive to do our part and contribute our ideas.

WHO CAME UP WITH IT?

Suksiri Kulvaporn, who has since moved to Thailand. She came up with the idea just before leaving, earning our heartfelt thanks.

BIO NOTES

Virus T. congressae

1) T. congressae is injected into patient's bloodstream. Capsid is left hollow outside host cell. Viral RNA manipulates host cell to produce copies of virus.

2) Cell that becomes swollen with T. congressae bursts under pressure. T. congressae multiplies and spreads, infecting large numbers of cells.

3) Immune system reacts by releasing lymphocytes. Lymphocytes counterattack virus T.congressae, producing antibodies.

4) After some time there is reduced resistance to the virus. Fewer antibodies are produced. The cells help to produce copies of T. Congressae throughout the week.

5) The viral pathogen passes through a series of organs. Weaker viruses are eliminated. Better viruses get to the brain, which takes action after around 2 weeks. It is still too early to tell if body system will succumb to T. Congressae.

By Sylvia Chen, Chen Cuifen, Jane Li

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