The document outlines the criteria and application process for prefectship at MLC School. To be eligible, a student must meet senior school expectations and demonstrate leadership qualities over time through principled behavior, cocurricular involvement, committee contributions, house leadership, and academic application. Students apply by submitting a cover letter, CV, and leadership reflections addressing these areas. Applications are due in Week 4 Term 1 and interviews will be held for final selection, with notifications sent in Term 2.

1. MLC School
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2. CRITERIA FOR
PREFECTSHIP
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T O B E E L I G I B L E F O R P R E F E C T S H I P A S T U D E N T W I L L :
• Meet the expectations of a Senior School student
• Demonstrate over a sustained period of time, the qualities outlined in
the MLC Prefect Profile. This demonstration must include BOTH
action and reflection.

3. THE MLC
PREFECT PROFILE
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O V E R A S U S T A I N E D P E R I O D O F T I M E , Y O U W I L L D E M O N S T R A T E :
• Principled behaviour
• Cocurricular engagement
• Committee contributions
• Leadership through House
• Academic application

4. THE MLC
PREFECT PROFILE
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Principled behaviour
Model the expectations of a Senior Student in regard to
uniform, pass use, punctuality and participation at
compulsory events.
Cocurricular engagement
Sustained participation in sport, dance, drama, music.
Committee contributions
Engagement in student led service groups: SRC,
Collective Voice, Round Square, various committees.
Leadership through House
House participation and demonstrated initiative
Academic application
Positive and diligent, persistent and committed
Contributing to positive class atmosphere

5. PREFECTSHIP@MLC
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The Prefectship@MLC Schoology Course is where you will find:
• All the resources and information about becoming a prefect,
including the Prefect Profile, timeline and application process.
• The place where you will complete your Leadership
Reflections which document your growth as a leader.
• Leadership Reflections are a crucial part of your application for
Prefectship.
Along your pathway to Prefectship it is vital that you:
• Discuss your leadership journey on a regular basis with your
Head of House or Luminary.
• Lead by example for younger students in all areas outlined in
the Prefect Profile.

6. APPLICATION PROCESS
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Applications should be sent to your Head of House before 12pm
Friday, Week 4 Term 1 2015.
Students are encouraged to submit applications before this date.
Applications will be made in a similar way to applying for a job.
Each applicant will:
• Write a one page Cover Letter, to your Head of House, explaining how
you meet the criteria for Prefectship, as outlined in the MLC Prefect Profile.
A scaffold is provided in the Schoology Course to help you in this task.
• Complete a CV (Curriculum Vitae) of your achievements and involvements
at MLC School. A scaffold is provided in the Schoology Course to help you
in this task.
• Complete the Leadership Reflections outlined on the Schoology Course.
These should be completed in an ongoing manner to reflect the growth of
your leadership skills.
• Attend a Prefectship interview with a panel that may include Heads of
House or other members of the Academic Wellbeing Team.

7. LETTER OF APPLICATION
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Questions that may help you write your one page letter:
• Clearly explain why you think you qualify as an MLC Prefect.
Refer to the criteria outlined on the Prefect Profile.
• There are many types of leaders and you can demonstrate leadership
in a number of ways.
Explain what type of leader you are.
• Outline specific examples of your demonstrated leadership over the
past twelve months with clear links to how these experiences have
helped you to develop a particular Making Leadership Count outcome.
• Discuss how you think you have developed as a leader. What are your
greatest achievements? What would you like to develop?
• What have been your greatest challenges in developing your
leadership skills? What have you learned?

8. PREFECTSHIP CV
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9. LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS
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You will need to complete the reflections and submit them through the
drop-box facility on the Schoology Course.
Here are the tasks:.
1. Leadership Self assessment
2. Principled Behaviour
3. Cocurricular Engagement
4. Committee Contributions
5. Leadership through House
6. Academic Application
You can submit these reflections in any form you wish: written
documents, voice recordings, video recordings, the choice is yours.
Each reflection should link to your personal leadership goals and
growth. Use the outcomes from the Making Leadership Count
framework to identify your leadership qualities.

10. MAKING LEADERSHIP
COUNT
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The following is a simple list of the MLC outcomes. You will need to
read the full description of each of these and refer to them whenever
you make reflections on your leadership growth.
Understand self as leader: Understand others:
Initiative Followership
Courage Conflict resolution
Integrity Empathy
Personal responsibility Teamwork
Emotional resilience Service
Self-awareness
Decision making and problem solving

11. THE INTERVIEW
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• After submitting your application, you will have an
interview with a Head of House (usually your own), and
another member of the Academic Wellbeing Team.
• The interview will be recorded so that equity can be
maintained between Houses, ensuring even standards
and fairness in the approval process.
• The questions asked will be directly related to the MLC
Prefect Profile.
• You will be notified in writing of the success of your
application after all applications have been processed.

12. PREFECTSHIP TIMELINE
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Week 2 Term 1 2014 Year 11 Leadership Workshop
Week 4 Term 2 2014 Prefectship Process Launch
Weeks 5-7 Term 3 2014 Prefectship Progress interviews with
Head of House
Week 9 Term 3 2014 Prefectship Progress letter will be emailed
to parents
Term 3 and 4 2015 Students continue ongoing reflections on
leadership growth
Week 4 Term 1 2015 Prefectship applications submitted to
Head of House before Friday 12pm.
Weeks 5-8 Term 1 2015 Prefectship Interviews with panel
Week 2 Term 2 2015 Students and parents notified of the outcome
of the application by mail
Week 3 Term 2 2015 Final date for appeals

13. FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
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Q: Do I have to apply for Prefectship?
A: No. All students will be expected to grow their leadership skills as a Senior
Student at MLC School. Your Luminary program will contain Leadership activities.
All students will have a Prefectship Progress interview and receive a Prefectship
Progress Letter.
Q: I am an IB student. Can I count my CAS activities for Prefectship?
A: No. CAS activities are mandatory for IB students. Students should be able to
demonstrate sustained commitment to an activity beyond their CAS
commitments.
Q: I am not involved in a Service Group. Will I qualify?
A: Every student presents a unique set of leadership experiences and the Prefect
Profile is a guide. If you have high level involvement in a particular area and not in
another then it will be taken into consideration.
Q: I joined the jersey committee – does that count?
A: No. The jersey committee serves the needs of year 12 only rather than the
broader school community.