Committee Prefects 2005/6
Senior Prefect: Kate Ross
My main job, is to manage and lead our team of 40 prefects.
With the help of Alice, the Second Head of College, I chair weekly meetings of the prefects as well as a meeting solely for the committee prefects. An important aspect of my job is making sure that everyone works well as a team and has her opinions heard and taken into consideration. The organisation of the prefects involves drawing up duty rotas and ensuring that these are carried out. I have to make sure that the prefects are aware of what is going on in College. Each girl must work well with her allotted member of staff. I support the Principal and carry out those duties which she asks me to undertake, particularly concerning the welfare of the prefects and the student body. Finally, it is my duty to represent College girls at a termly Forum meeting which I organise with the Second Head of College. There we discuss issues which have been raised about academic matters and pastoral care.
Second Head of College: Alice Bonifacio
My job is to support the Senior Prefect and assist her in managing the prefect body. I deputise for her when she is absent. I also support Mrs. Roberts, the Deputy Principal Pastoral, and meet with her weekly to discuss matters concerned with the school and prefects. I frequently meet with the heads of junior houses, in order to keep in touch with what goes on in the houses and to make sure that everyone is happy and balancing their academic life with other activities. Our main focus as prefects this year is the integration of new and old girls; it is my job, along with Mrs. Roberts, to come up with exciting new ideas to make this possible!
Academic Prefect: Amelia Prestage
Being prefect to Miss Adams, Vice Principal Academic, means that I am responsible for helping her to form and put in place new academic policies for College. I liaise between her, the prefect body and the rest of the students to ensure all views are heard and taken into account, and that links between girls and academic staff are not lost.
Lower College Prefect: Emma Lupton
As prefect to Mrs Pellereau, I assist her in the running of Lower College.
One of my roles is to ensure the new girls settle in. Another is to make sure that there are no problems lower down in the school and, if there are, to sort them out in the most appropriate way. I am also connected with "Ones’ Club" which is an activity that runs throughout the year organised for the entertainment of the first year girls.
Upper College Prefect: Freddie Parton
I am assigned to Mrs Vass, Head of Upper College. I organise rotas for break duty and West Wing Hall to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We look at ways to improve the environment of College and of the houses for UC5 and UC4 girls. I am also available for any queries from UC5 girls about issues concerning the Sixth Form so that their transition is made easier.
Sixth form Prefect: Holly Robinson
As prefect to the head of SFC, my main responsibility is to keep an eye on welfare within the Sixth Form, and, if necessary, pass on any concerns to Miss Kirk at our weekly meetings. I organise Sixth Form break, make sure people are quiet on their way into school when the staff meeting takes place, and am also partly responsible for the state of the Common Room.
Chaplain’s Prefect: Elly Berry
My main job is to help our Chaplain, Reverend Merry, with the organisation and enjoyment of religious pursuits within College. During our weekly meetings, we discuss future ideas both for College Prayers and weekly Sunday services, as well as considering how the religious and spiritual provision within College can be broadened and improved. Some of our objectives for the coming year include the instatement of a weekly communion service just for SFC girls. We also hope to bring the Chaplaincy into the twenty first-century by installing a Chaplaincy web page on the College intranet site where girls can find resources to help them extend their religious discovery. We are eager to extend the support provided for those of other faiths within College, and widen others’ knowledge of these world religions.
Charity Prefect: Chris Tsang
Together Miss Beanlands and the other charity prefects and I help to organise events and raise money for the six charities College is supporting. Through the fundraising activities I hope that we can make people more aware of the charities, as well as involving them in enjoyable events so that we can give more to each of the six local and overseas organisations we have chosen to support this year.
Admissions Tutor’s Prefect: Jess Burling
I am the prefect to the Admissions Tutor, Dr. Laver. My job involves helping to organise Open Days, looking after prospective parents and girls, and generally assisting Dr Laver where new families are concerned. I hope to support visitors and be able to give them an insight into life for students at College.
Prefect of extra curricular: Lucy Hall
I am assigned to help Mr. Hope, the director of the Extra-Curricular Programme here in College. As well as promoting the plethora of activities on offer, this year we’re working on the implementation of the new Arts Shield, the brainchild of last year’s prefect body. Their idea was to introduce a scheme of recognition for the girls who participate in events such as debating, music and dance, using the annual events already in place, such as House Public Speaking, as a framework.
President of Captains’ Club and Sports Prefect: Jess Hartley
I support Mrs. Matthews (and now Miss Nimmo) in the role of head of P.E. This involves elevating the level of awareness and support for girls of all ages involved in College’s sporting activities. This may include encouraging Lower College girls to watch Senior matches on a Saturday, for example.
Prefect to the Development Office and the Guild Office: Olivia Fisher
I am assigned to Miss Tudge, the Development Office and the Guild Office. I assist in the organisation of events which are run by both Guild and the Development team. The Development Office helps to promote College and allows it to grow in so many aspects. The Guild Office gives former students the opportunity to return to an organized event or just simply for a tour of college. I meet weekly with the Development Director, Miss Tudge, to discuss my aims, as well as any help that will be needed for forthcoming events.