Published on: 1 November 2018

• School and House Prefects

In the past week, the Senior School witnessed the induction ceremonies for House and School Prefects. They are the leaders in our student community and have been carefully chosen by students and staff. These boys perform the following roles and responsibilities and it is important for the younger boys to be aware of and understand them.

Prefects are expected to:

– be absolutely loyal to their House, the School and to each other
– be a worthy ambassador when representing the House or School
– pay particular attention to boys who seem unhappy or who are having social difficulties and if necessary, talk to their tutors
– be prepared to discuss all school matters in committee and express their views openly and forthrightly
– set standards of personal presentation and behave at all times as they expect others to behave
– work as a member of a team in support of the School rules
– carry out routine tasks or special functions as required
– take the initiative, be a leader, not a follower.

There are many conversations that parents must have with their son as he travels through the various stages of life, and then there are the conversations one chooses to have. Dialogue about leadership probably comes into the latter category, but is an interesting one as it involves the sharing of our experiences, good and bad, reference to our personal values and those of the School. We know that leadership and the building of good men are inextricably linked and I would encourage you to find time to talk to your son about his aspirations to lead, the characteristics that constitute good leaders and how to seek out opportunities at school.

Roger Bayly
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior School