Ellen Coote, ‘Neringla’ Watercourse Road, is a school prefect, captain of the girls’ boarding house Dangar/Moyes, and also co-captain of theatre.

At the induction ceremony on Thursday, October 12, Ellen recited a pledge that dates back more than eight decades.

Headmaster Murray Guest said prefectship was not a prize for what has already been done already, but a call is to assist the direction of the school in maintaining its standards in all areas, supporting students and inspiring pride in the school through good example.

“Above all, they have been called to join in our most important task – ensuring that every student in this school is able to feel supported and is confident that his or her best efforts will be applauded and never derided,” he said.