Homebush Boys High SCHOOL

Prefect Handbook

2017/18
 Contents

Chapter Title Page

1 Introduction 2

2 Prefect Election System 3

3 Meet our prefects 7

3 Prefects Pledge 8

3 Leadership 9

3 Leadership Tool Box 10

4 Roles of Captain and Vice-Captain 12

5 Prefects’ Roles 13

6 Prefect coordinator role 14

7 Main areas of responsibilities 15

8 Prefects’ Activities 2017/18 16

8 Prefects Contacts

Chapter One

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 Introduction
Prefects are the school role models. They are students with excellent record of behaviour, attendance,
punctuality and uniform. Their roles in the school are diverse and they range from assisting staff during
assemblies to carrying out canteen duties. Prefects are led by the School Captain, School Vice-Captain and the
Senior Prefect. Each prefect has to perform duties around the school to ensure we maintain the correct
ethos.

Prefects are selected though a democratic process where they nominate themselves to be part of the prefect
body through a nomination form that has to be signed by at least one staff member. Then the students and
teachers vote for the prefects through Moodle. Votes are then counted and the results tallied.

Successful prefects then attend the Prefect Camp, which is designed to help the prefects be familiar with each
other and to build essential team skills and leadership skills.

Most of our prefects stem from holding previous roles in the school, for example the SRC or the Interact
Club.

School Prefects are expected to:

 Observe the school rules at all times

 Be dressed appropriately at all times
 Maintain an excellent attendance record
 Be punctual for expected duties
 Maintain a perfect behavioural record
 Be positive and enthusiastic
 Encourage and motivate peers
 Be co-operative, helpful, well-mannered, trustworthy and responsible.
 Be respectful toward teachers, peers, and the school environment
 Display leadership qualities: confidence, initiative, problem solving skills
 Be willing to take on extra responsibility
 Work collaboratively, independently and complete tasks without supervision
 Become a good ambassador for the school
 Be a positive presence around the school
 Work in the interest of the school.
Chapter Two
 HBHS Leadership Responsible Citizen Checklist
The following criteria must be fulfilled as best as you are able. You might not have been able to fulfil all of
them, though there must be clear evidence that you have tried hard to fulfil most of them.

Qualities Yes Checklist

I have worked to the best of my ability, shown good self-
discipline and motivation, as shown by my report comments.
Academic
I have completed my homework and all assignments and
assessments on time.

I have participated in at least one sport or activity this year.

Give an example.

I have participated in all Inter-House Carnivals during the past 12

Sport months. List them and your contributions made.

I have demonstrated qualities of fair play, teamwork and school spirit.

Give examples.

I have exhibited outstanding service to an extracurricular activity during

the past 12 months e.g. Music, Drama, Dance, Debating, Interact,
Creative Activities
Theatre Sports, Chess, etc. Give examples.

I have participated in a HBHS camp. Name the camp.

Outdoor Education I have participated in the Duke of Edinburgh program and/or been on
other school excursions. Name them.

I have demonstrated responsibility in the school. What have you done?

How have you helped out?

I have shown myself to be a good role model e.g. being an

Responsibility in School active participant in the mentoring program. How? Give
examples.

I have served on a School Committee during the past 12 months.

What committee? How did you contribute?
I have completed at least 10 hours or more of Service Learning in
the school i.e. undertaking service to the community e.g. World Vision,
Service Learning Red Shield Appeal, Reading program, Interact. What have you done?
Any other voluntary work outside the school? Name the activity.

I have demonstrated excellence in appearance and uniform at all

times.
Responsible and Global
Citizenship I have taken responsibility for or shown leadership and initiative
in at least one of the following activities (not simply attended):
Multicultural Day, Open Day, Year 7 Orientation/ Sports Carnivals
etc.
Use the boxes and headings below to support your application. Also include evidence and examples of the
criteria you previously ticked. These criteria must be fulfilled as well as a student is able.
Please attach any copies of Certificates if you wish to do so.

QUALITIES CHECKLIST

Academic

Sports

Creative Activities

Outdoor Education

Responsibility in
Learning

Service Learning

Responsible and Global

Citizenship

How will you show

you are worthy of
being a LEADER in
2017? What
will you do?
This question is asking you
to think about how you will
be a positive member of
HBHS community should
you become a prefect. If
you fail to follow through on
what you are saying you will
do, you could have your
position withdrawn or you
could be
suspended.
Confidential comment
in support of the
applicant from a
teacher.
Teachers are to comment
on the student’s qualities
and capacity to fulfil the
role of School Leader.

Nomination for School Prefect

I have read the Student Leadership Handbook and understand the roles expected of a student in a
leadership position at Homebush Boys High School.

I understand that, if I wish to be School Captain or Vice-Captain, I first need to nominate myself
for the role of a Prefect.

I would like to put my name forward for election to be a prefect at Homebush Boys High School.

 If I am successfully elected to be a prefect and am then involved in a serious breach of

the School Code of Conduct or fail to carry out my leadership duties, I might be demoted
from the position and have my badge withdrawn temporarily or permanently.

The Principal will have the final say in the appointment of all Student Leaders.

Signed: Date:

Full Name:

Signed by Parent/s:

Signed by Year Adviser:

 Prefect Election System at HBHS

Application process: Students tick the criteria they believe they have demonstrated through their years at
HBHS.

 Application Form – give specific evidence to support their application according to the criteria. They may
also include a brief and concise letter. Simply completing all of the boxes in no way implies a
guarantee of selection. There are two additional questions at the end of the Application Form.

Students have to attach the Nomination form for prefects.

 Review process: the applicants are reviewed by the Principal, Year Adviser, Student Leadership
Coordinator and the Prefect Coordinator. A list is finalised and the students who have moved
through to the election phase for the position are informed.

 A whole school election is held via Moodle and/or during roll call. The prefect list is announced.

 Through internal elections, the prefects elect their Captain, Vice-Captain and Senior Prefect.

The students, who are elected in the prefect body, will be called upon to coordinate activities, serve on
committees, undertake a variety of school duties, represent the school and be role-models for the rest of the
student body throughout the year.
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Meet our Leadership Team 2016

Prefect Co-ordinator – Mrs R Kamil

Captain - Dominic Yates Mertcan Saklak

Vice Captain - Ananth Kumaralingam Abhijeet Sharma

Senior Prefect - Kaya Bremner Adam

Yoon Jay

Houhlias

Khan

Milligan

Kevin Kadamani

Anthony Lopes

Puneeth Kambhampati

Zac Foster

Keegan Vaz

Omar Charif

Oshi Barkat

Hashir Syed

Hugh Black

Toee Naing

Matthew Monro

Dhrumil Shah

Andrew Lai
Oscar Verrelli

Yit Teoh
 Prefect Pledges

Captain’s Promise

I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will diligently and faithfully

discharge the duties of Captain of Homebush Boys’ High School,
and that I will do all in my power to improve the good name of the
school.

Vice Captain’s Promise

I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will diligently and

faithfully discharge the duties of Vice-Captain of Homebush Boys
High School, and that I will do all in my power to maintain and
improve the good name of the school, and give all my loyalty
and support to the School Captain.

Prefect’s Promise

I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will diligently and

faithfully discharge my duties as Prefect of Homebush Boys
High School, and that I will support the School Captain to
maintain and improve the good name of the school.
 LEADERSHIP

PERSONIFYING LEADERSHIP

Heart Be a leader whose intentions is to look out for the best

interest of
others
Ears Be a good
listener
Voice Be a leader who communicates a message that resonates with
those
who receive it
Hands Be a leader who provides direction and
support
Feet Be a leader who walks the
talk
Spine Be a leader who is courageous in tough
times
Eyes Be a leader who has vision for the
future
Mind Be a leader who is emotionally
resilient

AT THE HEART OF EVERY HIGH PERFORMING

ORGANISATION
ARE STRONG LEADERS!
Communication
Supportive
Forms
Courage
Clear / Precise
Fear /
Meaningful
faith

HBHS

PREFECT TOOL BOX

Fun Teamwork

Adaptable Trust

Parallel Engaging

Processing Collaborate

Resourcing
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Executive Prefects’ Roles

Captain and Vice-Captain

 Act as a liaison between students and the school administration

 Work with the prefect body to form a collaborative, dynamic and effective team.
 To mentor and work with students, across the school, to promote a positive and safe
environment for everyone.
 To lead and represent the voice of the students in organising events for the benefit of
the school and the community including fundraising activities.
 To lead the prefects in assisting the staff during Friday assembly by demonstrating and directing
the students to the expected behaviour.
 To lead the prefects in organising and operating school functions, such as parent teacher
interview as directed by staff.
 To lead the prefects in establishing and maintaining community relationships with other
schools and community members.
 To take a lead in organising and running regular prefect meetings.
 To write a monthly report about the prefects’ progress to be published on the school website.
 To inform the prefect body of any coming commitments and discuss the presence opf the
prefects and their duties.

Senior Prefect
In addition to the duties of a Prefect, a Senior Prefect is also responsible for the following duties:

 Maintain collaboration among Prefects

 Assist in coordinating Prefect activity and own area of responsibility
 Provide links between Prefects Body and the School Administration
 Represent the Student Body.
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Prefects’ Roles

• Uphold the rules of the school both by example and encouragement of other students.
• Meet high standards of politeness, courtesy, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Be visible at assembly time and help the staff by demonstrating the appropriate behaviour
during Friday assembly.
• Lead the Friday school assembly.
• Carry out their canteen duties.
• Attend regular planning meetings with the rest of the prefects and the prefect coordinator.
• Work as part of a team by listening to others and working collaboratively to achieve the
best results for the school and its community.
• Encourage the spirit of learning and commitment among other students from all years.
• Encourage the willingness to participate in co-curricular activities among other student.
• Act as ambassadors for the school in the community and promote the school through
attending events like the citizenship ceremonies and ANZAC day services.
• Assist in parent teacher interview nights
• Be mentors for other students and assist them anywhere in the school.
• Lead and operate fundraising events in the school for different charities.
• Collaborate with our neighbouring schools, such as Strathfield girls, and work as a community
with them.
• Assist role call teachers in promoting courtesy and appropriate behaviour during roll call.
• Promote harmony and educate other students about bullying and its danger.
• Assist with peer mentoring and literacy programs.

Discipline of Prefects

A prefect will be demoted or dismissed for a period of time if a prefect is

involved in any serious discipline issue. A prefect will be demoted or
dismissed for a period of time if a prefect does not fulfil their expected
duties. Depending on the action involved the Senior Executive Team will
decide to demote or dismiss the student from the Prefect cohort.
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Role of Prefect Coordinator

 Coordinating the roles and activities of the Prefect Body.

 Facilitating the organisation of Prefect events.
 Liaise with the Principal, Deputy Principal Year 12, HT Student Wellbeing, and local
community
 Communicate with school community the roles and responsibilities of Prefect Body.
 Mentoring all students within the Prefect Body.
 Roll call teacher of Prefect Body
 Attendance at Prefect Camp and Leadership Workshop
 Organisation of school based activities
 Organisation of citizenship ceremonies
 Participation along with prefects at Burwood Girls HS Disco
 Ongoing fundraising leadership
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Main areas of responsibility

Vice Captain
Captain (Mentoring) Captain, Vice-Captain & (School)
Senior Prefect
 Overall student assistance
 Carnivals- House Groups
 Literacy / Numeracy  Parent / teacher Evenings
 School Competitions
Groups  Performance Evenings
 Assembly chairing and
 Assisting Year Advisors  Promotion of HBHS
presence (ALL)
 Anti-Bullying Mentors  Anzac Day Activities-outside
 Anzac Day
 Tough Guise program school
School
 Promotion of Prefects  Year 7 Orientation
Ceremony
as mentors and  Citizenship Meetings /
Activities  Canteen Roster
buddies in junior years
 Prefect afternoon teas  Liaising with SRC
 School positive behaviour
 Charities- Red Shield ……..  Year 12
plan
 Support Local initiatives- Council…..
 IFTAR
 Connections with other schools
 Harmony week
 Multicultural day

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Prefects’ Activities 2016

Term one

Date Event
8th March School Council Meeting
11th March World's Greatest Shave
16th March School Open Day
18th March Anti-bullying Day
21st March Harmony Day
31st March Citizenship Ceremony

Term Two

Date Event
th
25 April Anzac Day services
24th May Year 11/12 Parent/Teacher interviews
3rd June Multicultural Day
9th July Citizenship Ceremony
28th June Year 7 Parent/Teacher interviews

Term Three

Date Event
Ongoing Fundraising events
Ongoing School positive behaviour plan delivery

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