The word prefect rings a bell in every student's life. Becoming a prefect is a long felt dream of any student. The best ones with outstanding talents are chosen and given badges. I feel is the highest honor to us by our school. The prefect system was introduced in Sri Lanka during the British rule.
Prefects play a very important role in school. They stand shoulder to shoulder with the teachers to maintain discipline daily, at school and at functions. Prefects upload the traditions of the school, which are given to them by their seniors. Prefects should remain loyal to the school, respecting the rules and regulations that govern them and carry out their duties diligently. They should work hard for higher students’ ideals and should make their institution more beautiful than when it was handed over to them.
Prefects are "Pupil leaders". These leaders must have certain qualities. Punctuality is very important. To maintain punctuality they should learn time management. A good prefect also should be initiative and must have the ability to address a gathering without any preparations. They should be intelligent, be ready to make sacrifice and be an example to others so that others will follow their foot steps.
The prefects' body should be very united and co-operative. They must be effective team members and managers. Prefects must be controlled and truthful and be confident in what ever they discharge. A prefect should understand students' psychology. Kind words are hundred times better than rude punishments. You should keep in mind that you are also a student. You must not enforce another person to do something what you will never do.
Prefects should always be alert and conscious of their duty. Our key broth should be decency, discipline and decorum. Becoming a prefect is not an easy task. There is great competition among the students to get this badge, so he/she must never misuse his/her power and duty. Prefects are held in high esteem by the students. It is a very responsible position. So prefects should always take care about what they are doing and what they are going to do. Never ask 'what this school can do for you?' but 'what we can do to this school?'
In conclusion I would like to say that prefects must promote the level of discipline and must help the administration of their school. A good prefect will definitely be a good and effective leader not only in school but also in the community too.
LEADERS ARE NOT BORN
THEY ARE MADE.
Note : This aticle by me was published in the Hindu College prefects' day magazine in 2004
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//Prefects are "Pupil leaders".
Exactly.. Well said..
And Thanks you very much Nangai to help me to remember my school days..
//Prefects should remain loyal to the school, respecting the rules and regulations that govern them and carry out their duties diligently..
Actually.. Your words are very impressive and interesting.. I think you had fully dedicated and delighted with your prefect life..
Thanks alot for the comments Subanu
//Actually.. Your words are very impressive and interesting.. I think you had fully dedicated and delighted with your prefect life..
Of course i enjoyed a lot as a prefect and i had also worked with complete dedication. But more than every thing, I'm really happy that I was a prefect since it made me build up my skills a lot. And that is now very much helpful in my career.
:)
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