At the start of every academic year, around one hundred prefect roles are opened up to year 13 students who wish to seek further involvement within the school community and stand as an aspirational figure for the students below them. Available, are also four vice-captain positions (two girls and two boys) as well as the School Captain. Every teacher is entitled to vote along with the prefects’ fellow peers.
Having completed Year 12 and enrolling into the prefect scheme, Josh Crabtree received the highest overall vote from students and teachers combined, earning him the prestigious title of our School Captain. Josh kindly took time out of his increasingly busy schedule to introduce himself and his new role.
A bit about…
“I study English, History and Film and aspire to work in film production. I am in Year 13 and have attended Langley Park School for Boys since Year 7.”
What it means to be School Captain?
By definition to be Captain is to be ‘a senior student elected to represent the school’. But how does Josh view his title? “I think that being the School Captain makes me a figure present not just for my year or the teachers but for the entire school, right through from Year 7 to Year 13. School Captains are supposed to be respectable students whose peers can voice their concerns, troubles, opinions and ideas without judgement or intimidation. I also think having a School Captain allows teachers and seniors to view the school community in another set of eyes which I believe is important in gaining a better understanding of students’ attitudes and perspectives within the school.”
The Role of School Captain
Entering the final year of school with A-levels around the corner, a new responsibility requires even more time. What does being the school Captain entail? “It is quite diverse and can range from creating notice boards around the school for a variety of subjects to helping teachers and administration with UCAS, opening evenings, etc. I have also started to give assemblies, especially to the younger years about different topics and upcoming events happening in and around school. Within Year 13 I am also in charge of the school yearbook and arranging the Year 13 Ball which I think is cool. As School Captain I find that I’m interacting a lot more with the younger years and mentoring students who need an extra boost.”
Benefits
“Now that I am Captain I have gained an extra level of respect amongst the school and feel proud that I can be influential for the years below me. The badge and picture that remains upon the school wall once I leave is also a bonus! I can leave knowing that I have contributed personally. It is also fun and surprisingly flexible which I appreciate now that I am in my last year.”
Possible Troubles
“There is a considerable amount more that you are taking on but it doesn’t really affect me significantly because everything I have been offered has been fun, enjoyable and beneficial and I find that, generally, they don’t take up too much of my time.”
6th Form Advice from Josh
- conduct extra reading around your subjects in order to maximise your benefits from the course as well as in preparation for your upcoming personal statements
- use your study periods like gold dust!
-*TIP* Period 5 study periods are the perfect opportunity to tick those tasks off your list, they are generally quieter and provide quality revision time
Many thanks and huge congratulations to Josh Crabtree!
Interview by Lindsay Cain
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