Prefects Pledge to Serve

To serve God and serve others. This phrase encapsulates leadership at Saint Kentigern Girls’ School. These hallmark characteristics require the girls selected to be student leaders to conduct themselves with servitude to their fellow student body. After a thorough selection process at the end of 2022, the girls chosen as prefects for 2023 were commissioned into their new roles on February 16 in JC Chalmers Hall.

The ceremony involved the whole school, including teachers, parents and distinguished guests. Executive Trustee Dr Kevin Morris, Trust Services Chief Operating Officer Mrs Merle Boniface, College Principal Mr Damon Emtage, and College Head Girl Kaia Ashmore were in attendance to mark the occasion at the Girls’ School.

The girls were fortunate enough to hear from Kaia, who shared three key insights she has found helpful in her leadership journey. She encouraged the prefects to stay organised as it relieves stress when challenges arise, to be inclusive of others, and to have fun in their new roles. Following through on her message, Chaplain Rev. Reuben Hardie reminded all the girls that although they may not wear a badge, it doesn’t mean they can’t begin to exhibit these leadership qualities in their areas of influence.

Following Kaia’s remarks, Girls’ School Deputy Principal Mrs Jill Wahlstrom called the 2023 prefects to the stage to accept their badges, which Principal Ms Juliet Small pinned to each new prefect’s blazer.

We look forward to seeing the legacy built by this team at the end of the year.

HEAD GIRL

Amelia Hardie

Amelia has been with the Saint Kentigern family since starting at the Preschool as a three-yearold. She enjoys all aspects of Saint Kentigern life, embracing the school values. One of Milly’s goals as Head Girl this year is to bring the school together, like an extended whānau, and encourage all students to become involved in school life.

Deputy Head Girl

Sophia Evans

Sophia joined Saint Kentigern Girls’ School in Year 0/1 when she was five years old. She is passionate about sports and animals. Her goals for 2023 are to support Milly in her role as Head Girl, to work diligently, and to unite the school from Year 0 to Year 8.

2023 Prefect Team

Head of Chapel Ruby Bryson

Head of School Council Coco Poole

Head of Cargill Daniella Gillard

Head of Chalmers Phoebe Wakelin

Head of Hamilton Seini Vainikolo

Head of Wishart Mima Forster