went for the interview tdy, jus went in and spoke from the bottom of my heart, just the truth and nothing else. hope they would let me have a go at it. jus wanna serve the school and do the best as a prefect, hope that there can be a different way of upholding discipline in the school, the way I do it, the student has to know the effects of his wrongdoing, not just being booked cos he broke a rule. sometimes, chances should be given if he is repentant. It's not just about rules, its about connecting with the people. I really thank my supporters who have been behind me all this while, if I ever get in, I really need your support. Here's sending out my thanks of those who believed in me, you know who you are, Thank You! I really need your support if ever I get past the interview!
I said something like this for my Interview Speech today:Why do you want to become a prefect?
I believe that I am able to lead my peers and this through my actions and my words. I have a desire to serve the esteemed institution and would definitely appreciate if given a chance to do so as a prefect, being able to do much more in my tasks that I undertake, at the same time complying with the demands of my peers, my teachers, and my school. I too believe that I will be able to make the lives of my peers more fulfilling, through the upholding of justice as a model for others to emulate, and assisting and helping my peers when the need arises.
What do you think is your strength as a prefect?
Confucius said: “When the superior person deals with the world, he does not prejudice his mind for or against anything—he just follows what is right.” Yes, I believe that’s what my strongest trait is. Conducting myself with integrity and treating my fellowmen as equals, and taking the initiative to do what is the best for the community.
I ran for prefect elections last year, well I didn’t make it. Of course I felt very disappointed, being denied a chance at the leadership position. Well, I gave some thought to it, and asked myself why I wasn’t selected into the board. It was then that I realized that it had been a blessing in disguise that I had not entered the board. I had a serious flaw. A long story cut short, I did not stand up for justice even when I knew perfectly well that something terribly wrong was going on just beside me. I reflected on my thoughts and my inaction. Then, I realized that the core principle in being a prefect was the ability to tell right from wrong and most importantly, stand up for justice. I regretted my inaction, and as my bio teacher once said, “the most important thing in life is not so much where we are, but in which direction we are heading.” I then understood that it was essential as a prefect, to be able to take the initiative to inform the authorities of a misdoing and not let it lie. Regardless of the situation, we must always stand for what we think is right.
Through these months, I have corrected this flaw in me, and decided to give myself a chance at this leadership role again, upon encouragement by my teachers and my peers. As a prefect, one must uphold discipline and right the wrongdoings around him without a need for initiation by others.
What is your view of a prefect?A prefect, in my opinion, is one who does not see himself as of a higher authority over his peers. He does not get things done by force or through demands using his rank as a knife, but instead is able to convince the person in question to abide by his rules. How does he do this? Why would the person listen to him and not the former? A prefect does not try to command a forced respect of others but instead earns this respect through his actions and his words. He, for one, would be able to persuade the masses to do his bidding, and lead them onto the right path. This is a brief on what I think I will try to model upon if ever the school accepts my leadership.
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