Pupil Prefects
Viking Primary School provides many opportunities for young people to develop leadership and representation skills and we entrust pupils with responsibilities commensurate with their strengths and abilities. Formal pupil leadership (Student groups (School council, JTAs, Peer mediators, play leaders) and a Student prefect roles) provides important benefits for both the pupil and the school. Prefects have the potential to influence the school environment and the behaviour of their fellow pupils by becoming advocates for positive change in the school community. It has been proven that when children actively participate in leadership in school life, and their ideas and opinions are listened to and valued, they feel respected and encouraged to make further contributions. The benefits to the school and the pupils include:
- Increased communication skills
- Improved academic performance for students involved
- Greater commitment to the school from the wider student body
- Positive influences on the climate of the school
- A strengthened school spirit
- Increased co-operation from all pupils
- A network of support for the pupil body
| Post | Duties Include |
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Reading prefects (4) |
To be assigned to Key Stage 1 students to support their reading development. Expectation of own time given up = one lunch time a week |
| Office prefects (2) |
To politely answer the office phones during office staff lunch break. To accurately take messages and inform a member of staff if a visitor arrives or a phone call is urgent. Expectation of own time given up = one or two lunch times a week |
| Library prefects (3) |
To organize and tidy the shelves in the library. To support Miss Norris with new book requests and to run the Tuesday library session during lunch time. Expectation of own time given = one or two lunch times a week |
| Playground prefects (5) |
To be assigned to a class (Year 2 – 6) and to be responsible for ensuring the pupils line up sensibly at the end of lunch time. They will also support the SMSAs to arrange games at lunch time and ensure all children are safe, happy and have someone to play with. Expectation of own time given = one full lunch time a week and 5 minutes each day at the end of lunch |
| Head teacher prefect (2) |
To support Miss Norris with necessary duties such as star of the week certificates Expectation of own time given up = one lunch time a week |
| Premise prefects (2) |
To support the school with emptying recycling bins, sorting out resources and tidying key areas of the school when needed and setting up chairs for assembly. Expectation of own time given = one lunch time a week |
| PE prefects (2) |
Monitor the PE cupboard and ensure it stays tidy. Also to help teachers collect PE equipment when needed. Expectation of own time given = one lunch time a week |
| All prefects | Help when needed for school events such as parents evenings, Christmas fairs etc. |