Prefects Take the Lead at Eden

We have selected Prefects in KS4. It was designed for the Year 9 pupils going into year 10. The purpose of the role is to contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure Islamic environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

Every pupil in these 2 year groups were given an opportunity to apply.  Potential candidates had to prepare a personal statement that highlighted why they should be selected. The Principal and Rijia Hasan (teacher overseeing Leadership) had to filter the candidates through a selection process.  The process involved an application, shortlisting using a success criteria and an interview involving the Assistant head – Hannah Malik teacher and Rijia Hasan.

We have launched Head Girl and Deputy Head girl at the end of the last academic year. Again, it was a rigorous process where only the Yr. 9 pupils could apply. The have had to go through intensive application and interview to be selected.

The Prefects now take a leadership role in the operation of the school. Below are some of the roles and responsibilities;

1. They undertake lunchtime duties, in ensuring safety within the school building and the playground. The rota was designed by the Head and the Deputy Head girl.
2. Supervising learners during key times in school to maintain the highest standards of discipline and behaviour. These include movement to and from assembly, break and lunchtimes and at the end of school.
3. Checking and then encouraging learners across school to have the highest standards of cleanliness in their rooms, personal hygiene, efforts in lessons, uniform and equipment.
4. Providing peer mentoring to younger students.
5. Supporting the organisation and delivery of school events such as Parents’ Evening, Induction Day and Open Evening.
6. Organising and delivering faith and community events.
7. Representing the school on outside events, conferences and activities.
8. Hosting visitors, providing a tour of the school and talking to them about the school and its activities.
9. Preparing and delivering assemblies to the rest of the school.
10. Supervising small groups of students during learning and enrichment activities.
11. Liaising with the Media to represent the school when appropriate.
12. Undertaking any other responsibilities that are requested by the Principal and senior leaders.

The Prefects will now be working with external bodies – professionals from the corporate environment to mentor them with;

1. Rapport building
2. Elocution in the work place
3. Women in the work place
4. Voice projection/ Public speaking
5. Mentoring/ coaching other pupils
6. Show and Apply leadership skills

Added By: Aisha Ayub | Date Added: 13th Mar 2017 | Posted In: Good News Stories