Appendix 5 The Qualities and Duties of PREFECTS Prefects are selected on the advice of the Head Students, Staff, Block Supervisors, Dean of Discipline, Vice-Principals and Principal. They should be 1. Of good character, dependable and be relied upon to carryout their responsibilities faithfully Able to cope with their academic duties despite the extra responsibilities of their office Exemplary in their conduct and therefore able to set an example to the rest of the student body 2. Sensitive to the rules of the school and be willing to guide students in their conduct and so promote the maintenance of good discipline in the school 3. Able to set an example in their speech and dress 4. Able to command the respect of the student body as a result of their own conduct and demeanour 5. Strong in their personality and be mature enough to know how to relate to the rest of the student body 6. Able to act on their own initiative amongst the student body. Each prefect Is assigned a number of duties which includes patrol, canteen duty, general supervision at School Assemblies and supervising classes in the absence of a teacher. Is answerable to and works directly with The Head Students and the Dean of Discipline. Must be present at ALL official school functions and maybe asked to represent the school at some national or civic events. SPECIFIC PREFECT DUTIES FORM PREFECT Form Prefects are appointed to a specific class to assist the Form teacher with supervising students of that class The Form Prefect - encourages conflict resolution through the proper channels Spends time with the class and becomes familiar with the class teacher, Remains with the class in assemblies and ensures that good discipline is Encourages full participation in school activities, collects list of students who are late 3 times or more for the week, from the Form Teacher and submits this list to Senior Prefect in charge of the Block.
73 St Jago High School Handbook Gate Prefects- assists teachers at the gates with uniform checks and makes a list of students who have uniform infringements. This list must be submitted to the Dean of Discipline.