Leadership is Service
Students who wish to assume a leadership role at QEC must understand that in doing so, they are committing themselves to working for and with other people. The leadership role is a recognition of the willingness to serve others and to lead.
The requirements for leadership vary between roles. Although many QEC seniors possess the qualities, not all will match the criteria necessary for each role. When considering leadership in the senior school, it is important to match the right strengths with the role they suit the best.
Selection for leadership also varies. Students are given the opportunity to nominate themselves for leadership roles such as Prefects. Students and staff are polled on those seeking Prefect roles and the students must deliver a speech to the school assembly as part of that process. A lot of opportunities to lead emerge through sports teams, cultural groups, camps and days run at school.
Inevitably, at school as in society some students are not chosen for positions to which they aspire. The challenge to them is to recognise the wide range of opportunities available in the school and to explore all avenues. There are many social causes and opportunities to volunteer that students can take a lead on.
Prefect role specifications:
Queen Elizabeth College Prefects hold a very important position in the school and in our wider school community. They are primarily responsible for upholding and enhancing the high standards and culture of Queen Elizabeth College. We are an inclusive school and celebrate diversity, it is important that our prefects exhibit these values.