The Prefect System
The appointment to the position of Prefect is an honour accorded to a student by the School Community. It is an office which carries specific responsibilities. These are in three main areas:
- The Prefect as a Student Leader
- The Prefect as an example to other students
- The Prefect as an ambassador for the College
THE PROCESS FOR SELECTION AS A MEMBER OF THE SRC
STAGE 1: NOMINATION
Students submit a nomination form informing the College leadership that they wish to be considered for a post.
STAGE 2: Students submit a letter of application to the Principal in which they explain why they should be considered for a position.
STAGE 3: SPEECHES AND STUDENT ELECTIONS
The Executive and Year Coordinator will invite chosen applicants to give a speech to the year group in which they outline what they would bring to the position. Student elections are held.
STAGE 4: INTERVIEWS
Chosen applicants are interviewed by a panel who decide the outcome of the process. Previous School Captains may also be involved in the process.
COLLEGE CAPTAINS
There are TWO College Captains. The Captains represent the student body both in and out of school. They will be students who have contributed significantly to the life of the school.
CAPTAIN A has responsibility for LITURGY and works closely with the Head of Religious Education and contribute significantly to the religious life of the school.
CAPTAIN B has a post of responsibility for all matters relating to COMMUNICATION.
DEPUTY CAPTAINS
There are a number of Deputy Captains with College responsibilities. They each have a prefect in support of them.
DEPUTY CAPTAIN FINANCE OFFICER (TREASURER)
This is a post of responsibility for all matters relating to finance and the raising and collection of money.
DEPUTY CAPTAIN ENVIRONMENT
This is a post of responsibility which requires the student to take responsibility for the environment.
DEPUTY CAPTAIN EVENTS ORGANISER (CHARITY)
This Deputy organises all charity events and liaises with the other deputies and captains to ensure that events run smoothly.
DEPUTY CAPTAIN SPORT
This deputy is responsible for all matters relating to sport.
DEPUTY CAPTAIN FOR REWARDS
This is a post of responsibility which considers the ways we reward students across the school K to 12.
PREFECTS
Prefects are students who endeavour to be positive role models and provide leadership to the College.