Cedarwood prefects ready to tackle their duties
Cedarwood School prefects return from camp rejuvenated.
The prefects of Cedarwood School College have returned from their recent prefects’ camp at Klein-Kariba, feeling motivated and ready to tackle their duties and academic work with renewed energy.
The 13 prefects who attended the camp had the opportunity to learn and develop these skills, which will help them to fulfil their duties as leaders of the school.
Head of sport prefect, Savanah Dewing, shared her goal for sports this year, which is to create teams that are dedicated to their respective sports and to encourage others to join in, despite any challenges they may face.
“I play netball and I believe sport helps individuals to work as a team, especially when school gets tough, it adds to their skills that are much needed in the future.”
Mark McNamara, another prefect, mentioned that his biggest highlight at the school has been the ability to support his friends, motivate them, and always be open and honest with them.
“Cedarwood School is a place of respect and kindness and always trying to be the best that you can be and support each other, as our theme for this year is ‘We rise as one’.
Giah Naidoo, the deputy head girl, shared her thoughts on the qualities that make a good leader.
“You must take responsibility and be accountable and be willing to assist fellow learners and teachers…As a leader, I will encourage others to become the best that they can be and keep working hard.”
Lindokuhle Mbele, the deputy head boy, expressed his hope for the year ahead, which is to worry less about things that will not benefit him and to focus more on his education.
Sebastian Mthembu shared that his biggest highlight at the school so far has been enjoying the gaming night with his friends.
Lesedi Mazibuko values the safe learning environment that the school provides and enjoys having fun with his friends. He also mentioned that becoming a prefect has been his greatest highlight.
The Grade 12 teacher and head of the department, Angie Lovell, expressed her admiration for the prefects and their dedication to servant leadership.
She believes that the concept of servant leadership underpins the teachings of leadership at Cedarwood College and is one that the prefects have embraced wholeheartedly.
She praised Sizwe Hanival, the head prefect, as an outstanding young man who leads by serving, and instils the same in the learners of the school.
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