The school strongly believes that students who participate in extracurricular activities will greatly contribute to their personal development, which will enhance their learning experience. Hence, the school offers the following clubs:

• School Band
• Choir
• Expressions Club
• Sign Language
• Inter-School Christian Fellowship (ISCF)
• Interact and Junior Achievers
• French Club
• Key Club
• Environmental Science Club
• Young Scientists

Uniformed Groups

• Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF)
• Jamaica Inter-school Brigade (NIB)
• Red Cross
• 4-H

We welcome the addition of other uniformed groups and invite families to join with us to establish new opportunities for students to develop discipline and other life skills.

Student Leadership System

In our school the Prefect Body and the Students’ Council have important roles to play. These two bodies, the latter being democratically elected by students, must seek at all times to uphold the honour of our school and they must, in addition to their specific duties, support discipline and order.

The Prefect Body

The Prefect Body consists of a number of students from Grades 11-13 who have applied and selected by a committee to be a prefect. Their central task is to enforce and maintain discipline of the highest standard among students. In carrying out their tasks they should be guided by the Student Handbook and by personal high standards of conduct.

A prefect is assigned to each class and is expected to be present at the class during registration and devotional activities, all other functions at which students assemble, as well as give supervision during lunchtime.

The Prefect does not have to be present at the class for ‘Form Time’ sessions; however they are expected to assist the Form Teachers of the classes to which they are assigned.

The Head Boy and Head Girl will be selected from among the prefects. They shall be the leaders of the Prefect Body as well as of all students. They also preside over the meetings of all Prefects.

Guidelines for Prefects

• From March 30, each year, applications are open to any Grades 10-12 students who would like to become a prefect.
• Applications will be processed and selected persons invited to an interview. Prefects will be in place by June 30, to be trained during the summer break.
• Prefects will be assigned to classes in time for students’ Orientation.
• Prefects shall meet at least once fortnightly to evaluate their performance and discuss problems they encountered and solutions found, or to find.
• All such meetings are to be ‘minuted’ and copied to the faculty advisor assigned to the prefects. (Those teachers will copy the Grade Coordinators, Dean and Vice Principals.
• Execution of assigned duties shall be duly recorded in the designated log books as required by the school.
• A prefect may be relieved of the position if their behaviour or quality of performance such as breaking rules or improper behaviour outside of the school warrant same.
• Prefects shall not be used to substitute for teachers during their class times, unless it is their own class, or where this may be absolutely necessary.

Criteria for Selection of Prefects

A prefect is selected based on the following criteria:

• Knowledge of school rules
• Be punctual-No more than 3 times late in a term in previous year.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Good command of the English Language.
• Command the respect of students
• Demonstration of willingness to co-operate with teachers
• Participate in at least one extracurricular activity or have held a position of responsibility in school.
• Not have a suspension/poor behavioural history
• Be disciplined always; properly groomed and well behaved on and off campus
• Good attitude towards academics-passing at least 5 subjects 60% or above in internal examinations.
• Demonstration of leadership qualities.
• Provide a support network for the entire school community.

Prefects are selected at the fifth and sixth form levels. Being a prefect is not a position of permanence but one of mutual respect and sharing. It means that a prefect may be de-badged for behaviours/actions that are unbecoming of him/her.

Core function of prefects

A Prefect is invested with the authority to do the following:

• Merit any student for good deeds or other forms of behaviour which may warrant same.
• Insist that students behave according to school rules.
• To note and report any damage done to the school property by students.
• Apply appropriate sanctions to students who violate the school rules.
• Keep a record of all such activities and report them to the form teachers, subject teachers and grade coordinators daily.
• Any other duty assigned by the teacher, Dean of Discipline/Supervisor, Vice Principal or Principal.
• Assist with the maintenance of order and discipline
• Help with monitoring of students in the absence of a teacher
• Assist with the orientation of new students
• Being a positive role model to other students- displaying behaviours that are worthy of emulation.
• Adhere to the Prefect Code of Conduct 
• Representing the school at functions/events inside and outside of the school community.

Selection of Head Boy/Girl

• In addition to the stipulated criteria for prefects, the following will be considered:
• Feedback from teachers, fourth form students and the Dean of Discipline.
• Excellent public speaking ability
• Pass an interview by a panel of teachers
• Awareness of topical social issues in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
• Any objection must be done in writing and reason(s) stated within three (3) school days after selection.

Class Monitors

Two class monitors (boy & girl) are elected by the students of each class at the beginning of the school year.  For students to be considered for this position, they must:

• Behave well
• Be punctual for school and classes
• Show respect to their classmates and authority
• Be properly groomed
• Be responsible
• Be reliable and dependable
• Have good grades
• Show leadership skills

The Student Council Body

The Student Council consists of elected representatives of students from each class, with at least one staff advisor. It provides the link between administration and the student population. Through the Student Council, students shall have the right to:

• Democratically elect their own representatives;
• Have representation on the School Board;
• Meet with the Principal and Teachers on matters affecting students;
• Hold meetings to conduct business on behalf of students, with due regard to the smooth functioning of the institution.
• Student Councillors will be elected no later than June 30 of each academic year to ensure that they may be duly oriented and trained in the summer.

Guidelines for the Student Council

The Executive of the Student Council shall be elected at the first meeting of the Council in the new academic year. They shall be:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Assistant Secretary
• Public Relations Officer
• Any other officer determined by the Council or Teacher Advisor.

Other guidelines

• The Students’ Council shall meet formally, monthly. Minutes of Meeting must be documented to Staff Advisors, and Vice Principals. The Students’ Council while ensuring the rights of all students is also to insist that all students carry out on their responsibilities such as following the school rules and doing their best to succeed.
• One staff advisor. It provides the link between the student populations. Through the Student Council, students shall have the right to:
• Democratically elect their own representatives;
• Have representation on the School Board;
• Meet with the Principal and Teachers on matters affecting students;
• Hold meetings to conduct business on behalf of students, with due regard to the smooth functioning of the institution.
• The most critical aspect of Students’ Government begins with the Executive Body of each class. These are, in addition to the Form Captain and Assistant, the Students’ Councillor; there shall be Class President and Vice-President, Secretary and Assistant, Events Coordinator, Environment Manager and any other posts that the form teacher and students may wish to institute. They will be responsible for Form Time activities as well as the daily general management of the class.
• The proper and consistently excellent performance of the class will automatically select it for the following awards:
  
  • Class of the Term
  • Class of the Year
  • Form Teacher Awards
  • Grade Coordinator of the Year
  • Teacher of the Year
  • Parent Awards