The prefectorate

Our prefects are students chosen to lead their fellow students. They help keep good order, look after younger students and carry students' concerns to the school administration.

Every yearNew prefects chosen

S.1 to S.6Every class can lead

Teacher guidedEach prefect has a supervising teacher

Joining in 2027

Applications are open for Senior 1, Senior 5 and transfer students.

Our prefects

This year's prefects. Choose a year to see earlier teams.

Year

Leading by example

The prefectorate is the official student leadership of St. Joseph of Nazareth High School. Prefects come from Senior 1 to Senior 6 and link the students with the school administration, so that discipline, student welfare and study stay on track.

New prefects are chosen at the start of each school year. Prefects who finish Senior 4 or Senior 6 leave with their class, so the team changes every year and always reflects the students in school now.

"Being a prefect is not about rank. It is about service. A prefect shows what the school stands for in how they speak, act and lead."

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Chosen by studentsPrefects are chosen through an election organised by the school administration.
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A new team each yearElections are held every school year, and places left by Senior 4 and Senior 6 leavers are filled.
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Every class can leadA good student in any class, from Senior 1 to Senior 6, can become a prefect.
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Service firstPrefects help in the dormitories, at assemblies and with younger students, and keep the school's rules themselves.

Prefect positions

Each prefect has set duties and works under a supervising teacher.

Head Prefect and DeputyLead the whole prefect team and the student body.

Academic PrefectEncourages serious study in every class.

Discipline PrefectHelps keep the school rules and good order in shared spaces.

Sports PrefectOrganises games, athletics and inter-house sport.

Health PrefectSupports student health, working with the school clinic.

Dormitory PrefectsHelp with discipline and welfare in the boys and girls dormitories.

Entertainment PrefectOrganises music, dance and drama and school entertainment.

ICT PrefectEncourages good and safe use of computers.

Library PrefectHelps the librarian and encourages reading.

Welfare PrefectLooks out for students' well-being and makes sure no one is left out.

What prefects do

Keep the school rules and help others keep them
Guide students in the daily routine
Keep order at assemblies and school events
Help in the dormitories and classrooms
Take students' concerns to the administration in a respectful way

What prefects gain

Responsibility and owning their actions
Speaking up and making decisions
Confidence when representing others
Respect for good order and those in charge

Jonahs eVote

An online voting system for prefect elections is being built as part of the school management system. It is not live yet.

How students will vote

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Log inWith the same student number and password as the student portal.
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Read about the candidatesEach position lists its candidates with their class and a short statement.
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Choose one per positionYou can change your choices until you press Submit.
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SubmitYour vote is saved without your name attached, and you get a reference number. Each student votes once.

How the school will run it

Set up: the officer in charge adds positions and candidates, and sets opening and closing times.
One vote each: the system checks every student against school records, so no one votes twice.
Secret ballot: votes are stored without names, so no one can see how a student voted.
Results: the count stays hidden until the election closes and results are approved.
Records: every step is logged with the time, for the school's official records.

Interested in leading?

Any student in good standing in class and in conduct can stand. Ask your class teacher or the Deputy Headteacher.

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