Parents Handbook

25/26 Prefects Year 12 boarders are requested to apply to become boarding prefects in March. A boarding vote then forms the basis of the selection procedure. The prefect year runs from Easter to Easter. The Head and Deputy Heads of House are decided later after interviews with the Housemasters. The Head of House is co-opted onto the School Senior Prefect Team at the judgement of the Headmaster. Boarding prefects are expected to set high standards of behaviour and academic studies for the rest of the boarding house. They have a varied and crucial role to play within the dynamic of the house. Duty Expectations (2 prefects are on duty each night Mon-Thurs) A boarding prefect will be expected to do one duty night each week. The following will be expected when on duty: Breakfast, Break and Lunch - If required, the two prefects on duty should be available to help the member of staff on duty. This may involve ensuring that the dining room and common rooms are kept tidy. In addition, they may be required to ensure that junior students leave for lessons promptly. 5.15-6pm - Junior Activity - Duty prefects are expected to attend to assist the member of staff taking the activity or to join in the activity where appropriate. 7.30-9pm - Homework Session – The prefects should report to the duty tutor at 7.30pm, do two or three circuits of the junior dorms and report any issues to the duty tutor. Prefects have the authority to send any boarders who are not behaving appropriately to C group, informing the duty tutor immediately. 9.15-10pm - Bedtimes - The duty prefects will help put the year 7 (9.15pm for 9.30pm) and year 8 (9.30pm for 9.45pm) dormitories to bed, with the duty housemaster or tutor. The prefects should speak to the duty housemaster or tutor to see if there are any specific issues regarding bedtimes. Child Protection Each prefect is to attend the Child protection training arranged by the Pastoral Housemaster. This will be in addition to any training received in the main school. Prefects are to remind themselves regularly of the correct procedure when faced with a disclosure. Mentoring Each prefect is expected to mentor new boarders during the year. This process begins in September when mentors are assigned to the new boarders.