Louis Gunn Deputy Head Prefect
He says he will have lifelong memories of his time at College and the good times with friends. “All I can say is walking through those gates every day, into this beautiful campus, just make sure you grab every opportunity you can – and enjoy yourself. I’m often a bit hard on myself, but at the end of the day I always try to smile. We’re so lucky here.” Louis says deciding to get involved is a personal choice, and every boy has the chance to take on activities, sports, committees and interests, which will develop them in ways they haven’t even contemplated. “We try to get the senior lads to present at committee meetings and in clubs, and that gives the juniors motivation. It’s a wonderful means of encouraging others and helping them achieve the best they can.” As a Year 9 student he says he was highly impressed by 2016 Head Prefect and Deputy, Angus Gray and Ngane Punivai.
“Their presence around the school was epic. They were always ready to stop and have a word, and when you’re a junior, that means a lot. It makes you feel like you are valued.” Both he and Head Prefect Dominic Edmond are following suit. The pair have known one another since primary school and share the same aims for their final year – and for the school at large. “Working with Dom is awesome. And the prefect group this year is fantastic. They’re all keen to be involved, to have a presence around the school, to set an example and, at the same time, everyone wants to look after the school and its reputation.”
It might sound clichéd, says Louis Gunn, but it feels like no time at all since he was a Year 9 student at College – and now he has only a few terms left. “The time has gone so fast! Going into the prefect selection process last year and being named Deputy Head Prefect is epic. But regardless of what happened, I wanted to enjoy this year, soak it all in, and give back all the opportunities I’ve been given.” Louis says the biggest thing he wants to do is to show the student community the opportunities they receive on a daily basis. “You’d be crazy not to make the most of it. It’s all about getting involved. It’s a full-on experience at College, it’s exciting and spontaneous, and every day there’s a new task or chance to do something different.”
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