Prefects' Board

Prefect's Policy

Message from the Headmaster

The Vision behind School Prefects

Diocesan Boys’ School takes pride in a long-standing tradition of student leadership which is grounded in the Christian principle that to serve is to lead. From its humble beginnings as an orphanage, the school has held fast to its commitment to identifying needs within the community, by serving the most neglected and needy sectors of society. It is the school’s vision that its student leaders are inspired by serving interests beyond themselves with a heart of servitude and self-sacrifice.

The school, as a leading educational institution, has been home to and become the training ground for leaders: thought-leaders, leaders in public office, pioneers in the arts and sciences both locally and globally. The success of our alumni demonstrates the strength of the school culture of nourishing leaders and the lesson that great leaders start out small.

The Expectations of School Prefects

Through self-initiative and discernment, school prefects are expected to live out the principles of being exemplary members of the school and a living example of sportsmanship and fairness.

Prefects are given the opportunity and authority to influence, motivate and guide. Acting as selfless mentors, holding others and themselves accountable in their commitments, prefects demonstrate empathy. School prefects persuade through change by convincing rather than coercing, and treasure the value of others with mutual respect. At all times, school prefects maintain gentlemanly and sportsmanlike conduct not just in word or talk, but in deed and in truth.

All these responsibilities are not to be taken lightly but approached with great care and thought, self-awareness and self-reflection.

Mission of School Prefects

Serving as a school leader means to serve the school, the community and even yourself. School prefects train themselves in strength of character, in mind and body to be responsible young men.

Becoming a school prefect is tantamount to creating a community through tireless and selfless service. True and effective leaders do not create followers but create more leaders.

The position of a prefect is one of the most valued experiences in school. By taking up the responsibility to become a prefect in a school known for nurturing leaders, you are taking up the role of becoming a leader among leaders.

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles

Students taking up the role of prefects will be appointed to one of the following roles:

· Head Prefect

· Second Prefects

· Division Head

· Duty Prefect

Responsibilities

Prefects are to assume a number of responsibilities, categorized as follows:

1. Caring for other students;

2. Maintaining discipline;

3. Assisting school staff; and

4. Organising events

List of Duties for Prefects

Terms of Services and Appreciation / Benefits / Awards

Prefects are recognized for their dedicated service to the school community. In appreciation of this, the School will make arrangements for the following:

Prefects' Training

Communication and Accountability

The Prefects Subcommittee (PSC) of the Discipline Committee

Prefects are supervised by the Discipline Committee Prefects’ Sub-committee. The Prefects’ Sub-Committee includes the Discipline Masters and four discipline teachers. The PSC directly reports to the Dean of Students and Headmaster. Matters of discussion include but are not limited to:

· Report on prefects’ activities

· Report on overall school order and discipline

· Planned activities

· Evaluation of prefects and their duties

· Prefects’ training and mentorship

· Disciplinary issues relating to prefects

General Meeting with Prefects

A General Meeting should be held by the Prefect’s Board at the appointment of each new batch of prefects, with the participation of teachers of the Discipline Committee to enhance communication. The Head prefect is responsible for the arrangements of this meeting which shall include:

- Introduction of Prefect’s duties

- Description of Prefect’s routine

- Description of Rules of the Prefects’ Room

Prefects' Accountability

The Prefects’ Subcommittee (PSC) will review the performance of each prefect depending upon the circumstances and their growing progress. Prefects are young people and they also make mistakes like other students. Opportunities will be given to prefects for learning to be a true leader. After reviewing the report, the PSC will initiate an investigation if necessary. The PSC may give out follow up actions after considering the nature of the situation, well-being of prefects and purposes of education. The follow up action is subject to the decision made by the PSC.

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