Prefects' Investiture

What makes a good prefect?

This is a simple question with a difficult answer.

Prefects are student leaders and play an important role in the school community. They bear great responsibilities to the school, their peers and their prefectorial team. Although there may not be one single quality or a single combination of qualities that determines a good prefect, there are, in general, some common characteristics that an exemplary prefect exhibits. These are:

Personal behaviour and mannerism
· Dress smartly in his/her uniform
· Show respect for peers and staff
· Work well as a team

· Model good behaviours (Good role model)

Organisational Skills
· Punctual
· Reliable
· Good time management

Personal qualities
· Polite
· Assertive and decisive
· Approachable and understanding
· Self-disciplined

· Ability to differentiate what's right or wrong
· Self-confidence (not arrogance)
· Motivated and enthusiastic
· Integrity
· Adaptable

Everyone possesses different such qualities and it's this difference that determines the success of the team.

A good prefect must have the desire to do the job as many of the duties that the prefects have to do are not necessarily glamorous and take up time. They must also have the energy and enthusiasm, and a willingness to put others before self.

So, do u think u have what it takes to be a good prefect? Step forward if u think u do! =D

Congratulations to Andrea, Lydia, Shernise, Aravind, Yong Le, Vikaesh and Zane for their official appointment as APS prefects for the year 2008! =)