The position of Prefect at Craigslea State High School is a vital part of student leadership. Prefects work with and for the school community to help ensure the smooth running of daily activities. They should earn students' respect and use their authority responsibly. Prefects should remain proactive and uphold their role at all times.
Prefect Roles and Duties
The role of Prefect is to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Lead by example in all aspects of school life and uphold school values in a manner befitting the position.
- Attend school and community functions as representatives of Craigslea State High School’s staff and students.
- Deliver welcome and thank you speeches to special visitors and guests.
- Address school assemblies to promote school values and other relevant matters in consultation with the Principal, Deputy Principals, Head of Department Senior Schooling and Year Level Coordinators.
- Participate in a leadership project with the Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-Branch in consultation with the Principal, Deputy Principal and Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-Branch Teacher Liaison.
- Attend monthly RSL Sub-Branch meetings at Kedron-Wavell Services Club held on the second Tuesday of each month.
- Deliver a speech at each monthly Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-Branch meeting.
- Engage in Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-Branch activities, including but not limited to the ANZAC Day Canberra trip and World War I Trek.
- Attend school-based, after-school and occasional weekend events associated with the Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-Branch and community engagement activities.
- Assist with the daily raising and lowering of the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.
- Attend regular meetings with the Principal, Deputy Principals and Head of Department Senior Schooling, alongside the School Captains, Vice-Captains, House Council Executives and other captains.
- Always wear the correct school uniform, as outlined in the School Dress Code.
Leadership Expectations and Accountability
The
Prefects are expected to actively fulfil all
responsibilities associated with the role. Failure to meet the
expectations of the position or demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the
role may result in a review of the student's appointment and could lead
to the loss of their position.
Any instance of academic
misconduct, a major breach of the Student Code of Conduct, or failure to
uphold the school's values and expectations will result in the student
being stood down from their leadership position and required to hand
over their badge and leadership responsibilities.
Prefect Election Procedure
- Interested students should download and print the Pledge Form, complete the application, and return it to the student counter.
- Additionally,
complete the online Microsoft Forms application sent via email by the
Year Level Coordinator. This form will allow you to provide details of
your three teacher references.
Nominees and their
references are then considered by the Head of Department Senior
Schooling, the Deputy Principal and the Year 10 Coordinator. The
Prefects are announced at a Full School Assembly in Term 3, and
the Induction Ceremony for all student leadership positions takes place
in Term 4.