The Prefect Pledge

Together the Student Leadership Team will:

• Be a positive role model and set a good example at all times to other students through compliance with school rules, regular attendance, punctuality, appropriate dress and good presentation, responsible behaviour at all times, achieving a positive work rate and meeting deadlines with homework / coursework.
• Exhibit positive personal qualities such as reliability, responsibility, leadership skills, communication skills, co-operation with both peers and adults, self-discipline, politeness, confidence to speak in public, helpfulness and be capable of earning the respect of peers and adults.
• Act as mentor or ‘buddy’ for younger students, offering help, support and advice.
• Act as the voice of the students in school meetings
• Willingly assist with the smooth running of the school during the school day by regularly and reliably performing duties.
• Act as an Ambassador for the school at school events, within both the school and local community.
• Ensure that school rules are adhered to, promote and uphold appropriate behaviour and dress around the school environment, supervise corridors and aid the smooth movement of pupils around school to prevent pupils congregating in certain areas.
• Be involved with all aspects of school life, both within the school day and in their own time including extra-curricular activities, charity work, assemblies and trips.
• Be willing to give up their own time when required to assist with events such as Open Evening, Induction & Parents Evenings and Presentation Evenings.
• Play a significant part in the settling in of the new Year 7 students, by supporting the Year 6 students throughout their induction visit / transition to Walkden High School and ensuring the Year 7 students are happy when they join the school in September.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team, in order to generate new ideas and develop them.