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Prefects

The prefects are a group of student leaders. They work closely with the staff, taking responsibility for the running of activities throughout the year. Prefects represent the school on important occasions and are excellent role models. They take up their duties in March / April of 5th Year.
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Head Boy & Girl
2019/2020



The newly appointed Head Boy and Head Girl for 2019/2020 is Patrick Dunleavy and Róisín O'Sullivan
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Patrick Dunleavy - Head Boy
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Róisín O'Sullivan - Head Girl

2019/20 Prefects

We are delighted to announce that the following 5th Year Students have been selected as School Prefects for 2019/20. ​
  • Aisling Cronin
  • Ciara Duffy
  • Aine Dunne
  • Rachel Hopkins
  • Molly Horan
  • Kate Lyons
  • Katie McHugh
  • Grainne McPartland
  • Laura Mullen
  • Deirdre Murray
  • Sadhbh NicMhathuna
  • Roisin O'Sullivan
  • Lorna Traynor
  • Conor Cullen
  • Sean Dempsey
  • Patrick Dunleavy
  • Cian English
  • Adam Fisher
  • Alex Greene
  • Enda Minogue​

Prefect Roles

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Prefect Selection Process

The Prefect application process begins in January of 5th year.
Prefect application forms can be downloaded from this web page once instructed by your Year Head.
The form should be completed and returned to your Year Head accompanied by a reference letter (outside school reference) by an assigned date.
No late application will be accepted.

The selection process for prefect is inclusive of the following…...
  • the submitted application form & reference letter
  • demonstration of leadership within the school
  • feedback from management, tutors, staff & the extra-curricular department
  • attendance & punctuality record since 1st year
  • attention to the code of behaviour since 1st year

Leadership Training

All applicants will undergo a leadership training workshop by an independent facilitator accompanied by the Deputy Principal and Year Head in advance of the decision process.
This training workshop will focus on the roles and responsibilities of a prefect.

Successful applicants will be informed by end of March of 5th year.


Qualification for the role of prefect

To qualify to for the position of Prefect…
You will have demonstrated a consistently positive approach to the school and your learning, this means:
  • Reliability - Very good attendance and punctuality
  • Presentation - wearing full school uniform. Also, adherence to school expectations of jewelry.
  • Good conduct - Consistently positive and co-operative conduct in all lessons, curricular and extracurricular activities.
  • Respect - positively acknowledge the authority of the school at all levels
  • Organisation - coursework and homework being completed within time frame set and attendance to set meetings

As a prefect you are expected to…
  • Uphold the school’s code of behaviour, demonstrate responsibility and reliability
  • Actively support and promote St Colmcille’s mission statement
  • Be a good ambassador for the school
  • Be willing to take on extra responsibility, show initiative and to volunteer in key situations
  • Act as a role model for all students of St Colmcille’s
  • Liaise and collaborate with each other, as a team, to ensure efficiency and smooth running of the school

Prefect Application Form
St Colmcille's Community School
Scholarstown Road
Knocklyon, Dublin 16
​D16 H298


Tel: 01 4952888
Fax: 01 4952887
email: info@stcolmcilles.ie
School Roll Number : 91510M
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