Prefects and Caire Aire
Why become a Prefect?
As a student leader, you will be a positive role model and set a good example at all times to other pupils through compliance with school rules, regular attendance, punctuality, appropriate dress and good presentation, responsible behaviour at all times, achieving a positive work rate and meeting deadlines with homework / coursework.
You will exhibit positive personal qualities such as reliability, responsibility, leadership skills, communication skills, cooperation with both peers and adults, self-discipline, politeness, confidence to speak in public, helpfulness and be capable of earning the respect of peers and adults.
Prefect Duties:
Assist their tutor/ teachers in disseminating information to their classmates.
Under the guidance of their tutor collect money for class trips/fundraising activities.
Liaise with teachers to address students concerns
They must report to the Office within five minutes of the start of class if class is without a teacher.
They also have a responsibility to ensure that greetings are sent to any class member in hospital or leaving the school.
They represent the class at functions and on other occasions, they also meet and greet guest speakers.
Who are Cara Aire?
The Cara Aires are a group of 5th and 6th year students who are wellbeing ambassadors in Adamstown Community College.
They are responsible for working to promote a safe, anti-bullying culture in the school. The Cara Aires are a fantastic team of student leaders who are willing to lend an ear and a smile as they are available for any students to speak to if they need advice. They work very hard throughout the year to develop student initiatives to promote positive mental health such as ''Wellbeing Week,'' ''Social Inclusion Week,'' ''Orange Day,'' in conjunction with Cycle Against Suicide, as well as other events throughout the year.
The Cara Aires work closely with the local community with organisations such as Jigsaw. Thanks to the Cara Aire's hard work, Adamstown Community College has earned four consecutive awards for being an Ambassador School for the Cycle Against Suicide as they promote the message, "It's OK not to be OK and it's absolutely OK to ask for help.''
