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In the British School System Head Boys and Head Girls are selected each year from an institution’s highest class of students. Each academic institution selects or elects a Head Boy and Head Girl in a slightly different manner. The Head Boy and Head Girl are expected to serve as role models to the student body, representatives of the school, and coordinators of student activities. While the roles are accompanied by a myriad of responsibilities, it also provides students with numerous opportunities.
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Receive a nomination from a teacher. In order to be considered for the role, your institution may require a teacher to formally nominate you. This may require them to fill out a nomination form or write a recommendation letter on your behalf. Teachers often nominate students that possess the following qualities and skills:
- Detail oriented
- Caring
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Strong leader
- Effective communicator
- Polished public speaker
- Involved in school and student life
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Nominate yourself for the role. Your institution may allow you to nominate yourself for the position of Head Boy or Head Girl. In order for your nomination to be considered, you may also be required to secure a letter of endorsement from a teacher. When you are seeking a letter of recommendation, always ask your teacher well in advance of the application deadline.
- Send your teacher a thank you note.
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Write a letter of application. In addition to receiving an endorsement from a teacher, your school might require you to write a formal letter of application. Often, schools provide students with detailed instructions on how to format the letter. They may also supply you with required (or strongly suggested) points of discussion. These may include explaining why you are a suitable candidate and detailing your plans to improve the school.
- Highlight your extracurricular activities, commitment to improving the school, leadership skills, and ability to manage a several responsibilities at once.
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Receive a shortlist notification. After the selection committee has reviewed all of the applicants, they will often narrow down the candidate pool. If you are chosen to move forward in the process, you will be placed on a shortlist. The committee will notify you directly and provide you with details on the next stage.
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Give a presentation to the selection committee or student body. The Head Boy and Head Girl are expected to speak at a variety of events. As a shortlisted candidate, you may be asked to showcase your public speaking ability to the selection committee and or the student body. The committee should provide you with a prompt or theme for the speech, as well as a time limit for the presentation.
- After writing your speech, practice giving the talk in front of a mirror, family member, or friend.
- Many students create a powerpoint presentation to accompany their speeches. [1] X Research source
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Be interviewed by the selection committee and or students. Following your presentation, the selection committee and or a small number of students may interview you. Be prepared to:
- Clarify details or elaborate upon ideas you presented in your speech
- Speak to your ability as a candidate
- Provide examples of your commitment to the school, leadership abilities, and work ethic
- If you are friends with a student that went through the interview process last year, you may wish to ask them what you can expect during the interview.
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Be selected by the committee. After interviewing all of the candidates, the selection committee will deliberate. At your institution, the entire decision may be based on the opinions of the selection committee. Upon reaching their final decision, they will announce who they have selected as Head Boy and Head Girl. [2] X Research source
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Be elected by the faculty and student body. At your institution, the final decision may not rest in the hands of the selection committee. Instead, your school may hold a formal election in which students and faculty members are each granted one vote. Once the votes are tallied, the winners of the election will be announced. [3] X Research source
- The election process is modeled after British election practices.
- Be kind to all types of students, not just those who have power or are popular,
- Show responsibility in class. Students look up to other students who participate in class and answer questions.
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Be asked to join elected Head Boy and Head Girl's support team. At the end of the process, you may not be selected or elected Head Boy or Head Girl. The students that are not selected are often asked to serve the school in other ways. You may have the opportunity to sit on the school committee and support the Head Boy and Head Girl in their duties. [4] X Research source
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- You must promote yourself to the Headteacher. It may sound arrogant, but you must do this to show them how good you are!Thanks
- Ask the Head Boy or Head Girl from the previous year for advice.Thanks
- Be formal. It is likely that you don't know your Headteacher well and it is important to start off on the right foot.Thanks
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- Only volunteer for head boy/girl if you think you can fulfill the responsibilities of a head boy/girl. You may have to give speeches in front of the school or give yours to new students.
- When asking teachers for recommendations, give them examples of past achievements so they can be specific about your positive qualities and accomplishments.
- Just be yourself! Head Boy and Head Girl don't always have to have the best grades, but they do have to be respectful and motivated.
- Always try your best to be helpful and kind to your peers, even if they don't treat you the same way.
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Warnings
- Be honest. You never know when they may ask you to prove a statement that you have made in your letter and if it proves false, you have no more chances of proceeding.Thanks
- If you have any school disciplinary problems, such as having been suspended from school, this will take a negative effect on you becoming head boy/girl at your school. This is because in some cases, the suspension goes on your permanent record, lowering the chances of you achieving the role. A detention or two is fine, but don't get too many or you will have a lower chance of getting the role.Thanks
- When you are given the responsibility, Do not abuse your power or you may get impeached.Thanks
- When you are writing your application letter, be sure to make it formal else you will have less chances of been a prefect.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://paperzz.com/doc/1254851/head-boy-girl-expectations-and-qualities---british-intern%E2%80%A6
- ↑ https://paperzz.com/doc/1254851/head-boy-girl-expectations-and-qualities---british-intern%E2%80%A6 , https://paperzz.com/doc/1254851/head-boy-girl-expectations-and-qualities---british-intern%E2%80%A6
- ↑ http://www.bchs.essex.sch.uk/31/head-boy-and-head-girl
- ↑ https://paperzz.com/doc/1254851/head-boy-girl-expectations-and-qualities---british-intern%E2%80%A6
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To become head boy or head girl at your school, let one of your teachers know that you're interested. Tell them why you’re interested in the position. For example, you might say that you're looking to improve your leadership skills, help your fellow students, and make your school a better place. In some schools, the head boy and girl have to be nominated by a teacher. However, if your school lets you, you should nominate yourself. Once you’re nominated, you might be asked to write a letter of application, explaining why you’d be good for the role and what suitable experience you have. You should also practice giving speeches in front of a mirror, since this will be a big part of the role. For more tips, including which qualities schools look for in a head boy and girl, read on!
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