As one of the outgoing prefects In your school, Write a speech you would deliver at the send-off ceremony for prefects, on the topic: The Challenges of Prefectship.
Explanation
THE CHALLENGES OF PREFECTSHIP: A SPEECH BY THE OUTGOING HEAD GIRL
A beautiful afternoon to the Principal, the parents, teachers, my fellow prefects and students of Victory High School. It is my honour to stand before this gathering today to welcome you all to the valedictory service for the outgoing students of this reputable citadel of learning.
Prefectship is a leadership role for students and as J. Donald Walters said "Leadership is an opportunity to Serve. It is not a trumpet call to self importance'". It has been an experience worthwhile and I wish to address this august gathering in some ot the Challenges usually encountered by prefects. Prefects are expected to live up to the expectations of the school as well as that of fellow students.
One of the difficulties encountered by the prefects is getting the students to obey instructions from us. Even as prefects, some heady students don't respect us and refuse to comply until teachers intervene. Some of these students hold grudges after these encounters while some even go as far as threatening us for doing our duties.
As prefects, we are to ensure that the school is not rowdy. Some students are fond of noise-making while some students derive pleasure from roaming about after recess is over. As the school prefects, we have to leave our classes to ensure there is no loitering. After each recess, we leave our classes to make sure students attend their classes. This wasn't easy at first but we got used to it with time.
Prefectship comes with a lot of responsibilities and combining these responsibilities with academics hasn't been easy because we have to act as role models to the junior students. Teachers as well have high expectations of us; for instance, we are expected to be in school as early as 7:00am not withstanding what we may be facing as individuals.
Before I step down as the head girl, I would like to appreciate the school authorities for entrusting us with such delicate roles and amazing leadership opportunities. And to the incoming prefects, I hope you will continue to raise the bar high so as to move the school to greater heights.
Thank you everyone.