Sarah Silva, Grade 12, SJB

P-R-E-F-E-C-T. These are the seven small yellow letters written across the back of our polo shirts. They are what make us stand out from the rest of the near 1800 students at our school. It is our job to be the leaders and student representatives of our school and community. We help those that need it, and organize and set up school and community functions. Who are we? We are the Prefects of Saint Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School.

We are the ones who make all school functions possible. We set up and help direct parents for parent-teacher interview night, and sell tickets for and seat people during our school plays.

It is also our responsibility to help new grade nine students acclimate into high school. We are there to help them whenever they need a questioned answered, and we are always available during lunch, and after and before school to tutor struggling students in whatever subject they need help in. We have also previously gotten together and collaboratively written a small book which outlined our top ten tips for success in high school, which every student got a copy of to aid in their study habits and learning practices.

We continue to hold a grade nine BBQ every summer so that new students can get to know each other, and a grade nine social in September to strengthen new friendships. We also assist in the grade nine parents night where new parents to our school can meet faculty members and get a look at the building.

Additionally, we regularly volunteer in our community. We enjoy raising funds and using our time to help those that are in need. We lend a hand in whatever way we can, to make our community a better place.

The Prefect program at SJB has continued to be a success year after year. Helping others makes us feel fortunate for our God-given gifts, and glad that we are able to use them to help others. The seven yellow letters on our shirt may set us apart, but they also bring us together for the collective purpose of doing good and helping others.