14 April 2026
Mr E Stokes
Via email
: [FYI request #34083 email]
Dear Mr Stokes
I write regarding the Official Information Act (
OIA) request you made to the School via email on Monday, 16
March, 2026.
You requested the following information regarding the Head Prefect/Head Student Selection process. The
School’s responses to your statements or questions are set out below:
1. The general rationale/thought process which the school considers when considering who to appoint.
The School does not have a general rationale for appointing its Head Prefect. Therefore, this request is
refused pursuant to section 18(e) of the Act.
2. The role, if any, that student voting plays in the selection process.
The School does not have a written process for student voting regarding the appointment of the Head
Prefect. Therefore, this request is refused pursuant to section 18(e) of the Act.
3. Any written policies (if these exist,) or otherwise, the general procedure, with all considerations.
The School does not have a written policy or general procedures for the appointment of the Head
Prefect. Therefore, this request is refused pursuant to section 18(e) of the Act.
4. Whether a top-down approach, of who is best for the HS Role, and only THEN appointing all deputy
roles is used.
This request is refused pursuant to section 18(e) of the Act.
Tim O’Connor
HEADMASTER