Deputy Head Prefect 2021

Donal McSorley

The Role of the School Prefect 

Our prefects are ambassadors for our school and we expect each of them to embrace the general duties outlined below; 

In performing duties as School Prefect, each prefect will be expected to: 

• Respect the rules and regulations of the school and observe the school rules at all times 
• Be dressed appropriately at all times. Prefects shall wear their badge that distinguishes their office at all times 
• Be punctual for duties and attend all Prefect meetings where possible 
• Be positive and enthusiastic, encouraging and motivating fellow students 
• Be cooperative, helpful, well-mannered, trustworthy, and responsible 
• Be respectful toward teachers, your peers, and the school environment 
• Display leadership qualities: confidence, initiative, problem-solving skills 
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities 
• Be able to work independently and complete tasks 
• Prefects shall work together as a single body to promote cohesiveness and discipline in all their domains 
• Prefects will attend all school events and activities when required where possible, and will be expected to help and lead 
• Prefects must be excellent ambassadors for the school, representing the school image positively 
• Prefects will carry out tasks and jobs as may be directed by staff 
• Prefects will be required to sign a contract and can be removed from post if they fail to fulfil their responsibilities. 

What have we done?

• Ensured all toilets have enough toilet paper and hand sanitizer
• Provided extra curricular equipment for lunchtime (footballs…ETC)
• Collected over 300 boxes for the Shoebox Appeal
• Fundraised and donated €1000 to the Children’s Ward in Cavan General
• Fundraised and donated €1000 to the Lourdes Pilgrimage Invalid Fund
• Organised the Annual Christmas quiz for the past 3 years
• Organised various Christmas activities including ‘Find the Elf’.
• Jersey Day / Non Uniform Day

St. Patrick’s College Green School Committee are looking for new members for the current school year.   We are currently well on the way to achieving our second green flag – the Energy Flag.  We hope to have it by Spring 2021. 

Last year’s committee worked hard to raise awareness about how to reduce our energy costs in school.   The most important thing that students and teachers should do is turn off lights, computers and projectors when they are not in use.   The lights closest to the window should be permanently switched off – that way we can reduce our energy bills and get our An Taisce Green Flag.  Everyone can play their part!!