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Prefects
Head Boy and Head Girl
The Head Boy and Head Girl are the College student leaders . These important positions are appointed
by the Headmaster following a formal application and interview process. The Head Boy and Head
Girl act as student representatives of the College at public occasions. It is the responsibility of the
Head Boy and Head Girl to lead the Prefects, overseeing all aspects of the Prefect-led portfolios and
ensuring that links are maintained throughout the College. The Head Boy and Head Girl co-chair
the Prefect Committee.
Prefects
Senior School students who display a high level of responsibility and play an active role in the life
of the school are invited to apply to become School Prefects. The position of School Prefect is one of
both responsibility and privilege. There is a formal application process and shortlisted candidates
will be interviewed. Prefects including the Head Boy and Girl will be appointed in Year 12. Year 10
students are appointed to Deputy Prefect Roles.
Prefect responsibilities include:
• Providing a role model for other students in the school
• Addressing issues and concerns relative to their portfolio
• Showing guests and visitors around the school
• Representing the school student body on official occasions
• Helping out at important functions and school events
• Assisting staff in the supervision of DCS students.
Prefects are appointed during the first half of Term 1 in Year 12 and hold office until the half-term
break of Term 1 in Year 13.
Deputy Prefects are appointed during the first half of Term 1 in Year 10 and hold office until the
half-term break of Term 1 in Year 11.
Portfolios
A total of 18 Prefects support the Head Boy and Head Girl in the leadership of the students of the
Senior School (two per portfolio). In addition, there are nine Deputy Prefects (one per portfolio).
The nine portfolios in addition to the Head Boy and Head Girl are:
Social, Welfare, Academic, Technology, Service, Creative, Environment, Internationalism and Sport.
Note:
Should a Prefect leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of staff or the Head Boy or Head
Girl, then a replacement Prefect is appointed.
The Head of Senior School and one or more of the Deputy Heads of Senior School attend the Prefect
Meetings as ex officio members to provide guidance on committee procedures and offer general
support.
Service Committee
Each Tutor Group is to provide (up to) two students to the Year Group Service Committee. One
student from each Year Group Service Committee is to be elected as Chair and a second as Secretary.
The Chair and Secretary of each Year Group Service Committee sit on the Senior School Service
Committee along with the Service Prefects.
The Service Committee is co-chaired by the Service Prefects, with a Secretary and a Treasurer elected
to annual positions.
The CAS Coordinator sits on the committee as an ex officio member.
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