Calderside Academy

Senior Leadership Team

Head Boy & Head Girl, House Captains and Prefects

Prefects

Calderside Academy recognises the need to give responsibility to our senior pupils.  We have considered various options where they can work throughout the school.  Each role has a profile and remit detailing posts and responsibilities.  All S6 leadership roles will be ascertained in August as part of the S6 induction programme.  One of these options is to act as prefects, notionally around 5 per registration class are selected.  

The process is as follows:

  • at the S6 induction, pupils are informed of the role of a school prefect;
  • they are informed of the expectations pupils and staff have of prefects;
  • interested pupils will complete an application form; this allows the pupils to express why they should be chosen to be a prefect and what they could bring to the position 
  • the application forms will be read through by DHT (S6) and pupil support staff to decide on suitability, (previous conduct, attendance and timekeeping are considered as part of this process);
  • successful pupils will be invited to a meeting to be allocated duties and be presented with their badges;
  • prefects will then be presented at their House assemblies;

The role of a prefect will incorporate the following (not an exhaustive list):

  • at all times, prefects should demonstrate excellent attitude, timekeeping and uniform;
  • prefects will act as ambassadors for the school, liaise with parents on information evenings and meet visitors to the school;
  • prefects will assist with supervision during the morning interval and lunch;
  • prefects will support House Captains with activities associated to their house group;
  • prefects will assist with any other duties deemed appropriate by DHT (S6) and the Headteacher
  • prefects will support the Head Boy and Head Girl with activities associated with S6
  • prefects are expected to participate in our Saltire programme.
  • prefects may be given the opportunity to complete the SQA Leadership Qualification.

House Captains

From the list of applicants (on a per house basis) two house captains will be chosen for each house. The process:

  • a profile is provided detailing the nature of the role
  • prefects will be asked to put themselves forward for the position of House Captain;
  • Pupil Support staff will interview prospective captains and make their choice, (previous conduct, attendance and timekeeping are considered as part of this process);

The role will include the following specific tasks of responsibility (not an exhaustive list):

  • House Captains will be expected to lead groups of prefects and set and example to other senior pupils;
  • House Captains will lead and manage a ‘House’ charity day, charity to be determined by house captains via consulting prefects/pupils in their House group;
  • House Captains will have specific duties related to overseeing our Saltire programme;
  • House Captains will coordinate prefects within their house to assist during an allocated parents evening;
  • House Captains will assist with any other duties deemed appropriate by DHT (S6) and the Headteacher
  • House Captains may complete the SQA Leadership qualification
  • generic prefect duties.

Head Boy & Head Girl

The S6 Head Boy and Girl profile will be provided and a separate application form from that of House Captain/Prefect should be completed.  Pupils will be interviewed by the Headteacher and DHT S5/6.  The interview will also incorporate a presentation.  Pupils are not guaranteed an interview, on receipt of applications a short leet of applicants will be drawn up.  If unsuccessful pupils are invited to apply for the posts of House Captain and/or Prefect.

The role will include the following specific tasks of responsibility (not an exhaustive list):

  • representing the school as and when required
  • meeting with the Parent Council as requested
  • speaking at the school awards ceremony in June
  • participation in induction events
  • organisation of the school prom
  • organisation of ‘leavers’ hoodies’
  • hosting the S6 Saltire Awards ceremony
  • oversee S6 pupils ensuring that Saltire processes are being completed (in conjunction with House Captains)
  • Head Boy and Head Girl may complete the SQA Leadership qualification
  • generic prefect duties.

All of these posts require that pupils purchase and wear a school blazer at all times.