House Prefects
House Captain
Ismael Ahmed
The House Captain is appointed, at the discretion of the Housemaster, as a representative of the boys in the boarding house. It is important for him to be approachable and accessible, and able to assist new boys in setting into the house on their arrival at Dulwich. Integration into the house and school routines is essential, and it is the responsibility of the House Captain to ensure that boys feel comfortable and at home in the boarding house. He is often in a position to help in some minor problems or to liaise with Tutors or the Housemaster, speaking on behalf of individual boys or putting forward a consensus view. The House Captain works in co-operation with the House Tutors and the Housemaster and may assist in a variety of ways to ensure the smooth running of the House. He is himself assisted by his deputies, the Vice-Captain and the three House Prefects
Particular duties of the House Captain include:
• Being present, where possible, for the Year 12 induction process at the beginning of the Michaelmas Term • Setting up Kitchen Duties if required, and supervising them, along with the House Prefects, on a weekly basis
• Organising morning duty routines for the prefect body in the House
• Serving as a link between the Deputy Masters (Academic and Pastoral) and the boys, in cases concerning selection of boys for Prefect Duties etc. • Working in close co-operation with the House Captain of Ivyholme and sharing experiences with him.
Privileges of the House Captain include:
• First choice of study/bedroom for Year 13
Exemption from Kitchen Duties
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Wearing the Caerulean Club tie
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• Being able to award membership of the Caerulean Club to a maximum of three further Blew House boys during the course of the year
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