The Role of a Prefect from a Prefect's point of view

Year 6 Prefects 2024-25

At Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy, we can choose to apply for the role of Prefect when we are in Year 6. We recognise that this is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the school and role model our LIGHT values for the younger children. In order to do become a Prefect, we need to write a persuasive letter, explaining why we would be ideal for this role and why we would be keen to take on this additional responsibility.

These are the regular jobs we currently do:

Job One: Collective Worship

Just before all the classes come in from break, we prepare the hall for Collective Worship by setting up the computer for any digital presentation as well as laying out the chairs around the edge of the room. One bonus is we get to sit on the chairs ourselves too! Throughout Collective Worship we look out for children who are singing and sitting nicely and award them house points.

Job Two: House Points

As prefects, we have the job of counting the house points each week so we have a running total. We then announce in Collective Worship who has won. At the end of each half-term, the house with the most house points gets an extra break or other treat…sometimes baked by Mrs Willoughby!

Job Three: Office Duty

Another of our roles is to cover the lunchtime session in the school office, answering the phones, taking messages and greeting visitors. This is a great opportunity for us to make a positive impression on the people who call or visit our school, as well as helping out the office staff.

Job Four: Lost Property

We also have the role of sorting and organising the lost property around the school. To avoid it piling up, we return anything we can to the right person but if it does not have a name, we sort it. Items with school logos go to our PTFA for uniform sales.

There are also extra responsibilities which arise throughout the year. We enjoy helping the school community.