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Record 1 2011-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • School and School-Related Administration
CONT

The Head Boy is elected by students and staff as a student representative who has shown exceptional leadership. He is regarded as having the top student leadership position. The Head Boy's duty is to oversee the Prefects and assist with their portfolios. He represents the student body at many school functions.

OBS

Each house is led by prefects, graduating students elected for their leadership skills, involvement in school life and strong academic standing. Prefects organize house events, interhouse competitions, and fundraising activities under the guidance of a housemaster, a teacher ... affiliated with each house. ... One prefect is appointed school captain each year.

OBS

School captain is the gender-neutral form for "head boy" or "head girl."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
DEF

Élève de terminale [classe terminale du lycée] chargé d'un certain nombre de responsabilités [à titre d'élu ayant démontré un leadership exceptionnel].

Spanish

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