Senior Prefect Head of House Cuthbert

Hello, my name is Noah and I have the privilege of being the Senior Prefect of St Cuthbert house for the next year of school.

Initially when I joined the school, I thought that being a prefect looked interesting because you got to wear a different tie and received a cool title. While I still think that the tie is pretty cool, over the years that I’ve been at this school I’ve realised that it’s much more than just that. From the way I see it, my role is to be a representative and an example of what St Cuthbert house stands for. To do this I must live out the house values in daily life in school. 

The house values for Cuthbert are unity and diligence. By definition, unity is referring to ‘the state of being united or joined as a whole’. In order to live this out as a house, we must care for one another and show kindness and respect to all. My deputy (Chloe) and I,  intend to encourage this sort of behaviour in any way possible as it will ensure that every day runs smoothly and no student feels left out within school grounds. As for diligence, it is defined as ‘careful and persistent work or effort’. I believe that it is of the utmost importance to encourage this house value is always kept within this school as without effort, school has no point. Therefore, to make the most out of their experience in this excellent school students must try their hardest to succeed in everything they do. I believe that it is my job as senior prefect of this house to embody this. So, that is what I intend to do. 

I intend to massively focus on courageous advocacy this year as I believe that it is a vital part of enriching the student experience in this school. It makes school more than just a place for education. It makes it a place where we can make a difference, where we can speak up against injustice and stand up for what we believe in. It makes school a rewarding place to be. After all, is it not also useful to teach children how to lead wonderful and kind lives after they leave school?

Last but certainly not least, I promise to help y7’s who are struggling with transition from primary to secondary school in any way I can. I remember being a short, 11-year-old boy who was nervous about coming into year 7. If I’m completely honest, those nerves didn’t go away until quite some time after I had joined the school. This is why I think it’s so important to continue supporting these kinds of students throughout the year, as it’s so easy to let worries take away from a good experience and ruin your time here. I’d like to ensure that this doesn’t happen. 

Once again, I’d like to express my gratitude to the school for allowing me this privilege.