School Captains
The Role of School Captain
In general, we expect captains to:
- Be positive role models in dress, punctuality and behaviour
- Be mentors for younger pupils
- Represent the school at internal and external events
- Be a link between pupils and teachers
- Carry out duties to ensure smooth running of the school
- Ensure that pupils are behaving well
Captains should understand that the following tasks are integral to their post (this list is not exhaustive):
- Talk at assemblies throughout the school year
- Assist at events such as parents' evenings, open days, meetings etc
- Contribute to creating house/school identity
Additionally, the following general skills and qualities are expected of captains. Captains must:
- Have high standards of work
- Have a well maintained attendance record, attending all timetabled classes on time
- Be able to represent the school with confidence, being courteous and polite at all times
- Be able to listen effectively to others and communicate well
- Be well-motivated and approach their post with enthusiasm
- Be able to effectively plan and manage the tasks that are assigned to them
- Be able to respond well to unexpected changes or occurrences
- Be willing to work with others in an effective manner, to contribute ideas that are effective and to participate fully in the work of the prefect team
