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Head Boy and Head Girl are terms commonly used in the British education system, and in private schools throughout the Commonwealth. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the film of this title, see Private School (film). ... The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2007 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma Appointed 24 November 2007 Establishment  -  Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926   -  Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931   -  London Declaration 28 April 1949  Area  -  Total...

United Kingdom

In some British schools the student body (or the headteacher, headmaster or headmistress) appoints a member or members of the highest grade or form to perform a series of duties to help the organisation of the school; in a coeducational school one student of each gender is appointed. Head Boys/Girls are usually responsible for representing the school at events, and therefore must be good public speakers. They may also be expected to lead fellow Prefects in their duties. A series of Deputy Head Boys and/or Deputy Head Girls, or even Senior Prefects, may also be appointed in order to help the Head Boy and Head Girl with their duties. Coeducation is the integrated education of males and females at the same school facilities. ... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficere: make in front, i. ... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficere: make in front, i. ...

In other cases, Head Boys and/or Head Girls may be elected, either by a straight vote of the student body, a teachers' vote, or a combination of the two.

The traditional formal title for the Head Boy in most public schools in the UK is Head of School, although not in every case. Heads of School have considerable power and are often largely responsible for maintaining school discipline outside of classes, acting as eyes and ears for staff in their absence, and undertake duties to assist staff, such as dinner and 'tuck' shop duties. An independent school in the United Kingdom is a school relying, for all of its funding, upon private sources, so almost invariably charging school fees. ...

Other Commonwealth countries

Public schools throughought the Commonwealth, outside of the United Kingdom, do not use the term Head Boy or Head Girl, instead electing a President or Captain of the student government. However, the title continues to be used as title for the elected head of the student government at private schools, as well as maintaining currency throughout New Zealand, where almost every secondary school has a Head Boy and/or Girl The term public school has three distinct meanings: In the USA and Canada, elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. ... A students union, student government, student leadership, student council, or students association is a student organization present in many elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities. ... For the film of this title, see Private School (film). ...

All schools in India follow the same system as that in the United Kingdom, having Head Girls and Head Boys, Vice-Head Girl/Boy, Prefects and Class Representative. The Head Girl & Boy assist the teachers and administration of the school. Some Ghanian schools also follow a similar system. For other uses, see Ghana (disambiguation). ...

Upper Canada College, a private school in Toronto, uses the title Head Boy differently, applying it to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in their graduating class, similar, in principal, to the valedictorian at a U.S. American high school. What would otherwise be known as a Head of School at an equivalent British institution is known at Upper Canada College as the Head Steward. Upper Canada College (UCC) is a private elementary and secondary school for boys in downtown Toronto, Canada. ... In the United States and Canada, the title of valedictorian (an anglicized derivation from the Latin vale dicere, to say farewell) is given to the top graduate of the graduating class (the Australia/New Zealand equivalent being dux, although some Australian universities use the American term) of an educational institution. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Fill in at a later time. ...

Outside the Commonwealth

The term has become familiar to American readers through the Harry Potter books; Hogwarts School is loosely based on British public schools. This article is about the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a fictional setting in J. K. Rowlings best-selling Harry Potter series. ...

See also

• Teacher's pet

In general sense, a teachers pet refers to a student at school who particularly respects the authority of a teacher(s), and therefore receives special treatment from the teacher(s). ...

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