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__** Head Boy and Head Girl **__

The positions of head boy and head girl are granted to two students who exemplify good behavior, grades and character. As a head boy or head girl, a student is responsible for setting an example for other students at the school and for serving as a leader in school activities. The head boy and head girl have private rooms, receive extra self defense training, and can choose code names early.

__**Duties **__

The head boy and head girl have several duties. In addition to the duties of a prefect (security shifts, monitoring other students, protecting school property, reporting violators, acting as a student leader, and attending meetings), there are several other duties the head boy and head girl must perform.


 * Lead by Example **

One of the most important duties of a head boy or head girl is to lead by example. Each day at school, he or she must act in keeping with school rules and regulations, keeping in mind that other students will look to him or her for behavioral clues. This includes showing up to class on time, participating in school events, maintaining good grades and showing school spirit.


 * Organize Prefect Duties **

The head boy and head girl are responsible for organizing school prefects. They must plan and assign duties, lead meetings, explain the rules and regulations and solve prefect conflicts. The head boy and head girl ensure that prefects are taking care of their supervisory responsibilities and may speak with teachers to discuss any issues.


 * Prefect Duties **

Unless otherwise stated, the head boy and head girl also fulfill all the roles of a prefect.


 * Participate on Committees **

During the course of a school year, the head boy and head girl are responsible for serving on various committees to plan school events. They may head up committees for dances, school carnivals, newspaper activities, clubs or other organized events. They may also handle fund-raising events.


 * Read Daily Bulletins **

The head boy and head girl may take turns reading daily announcements or making announcements at school assemblies.


 * Resource for Students **

The head boy and head girl are often the people that younger students go to when they are having problems with bullies or when they run into other trouble at school. While the head boy and head girl do have some authority in these matters, they are always available to give advice or to organize a mediation session when necessary.