At the beginning of each school year St. Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel announce the names of those students who have been elected to the posts of Head Boy and Girl and those who fill the roles of Deputy Head Boy and Girl.

These coveted positions are the result of the students, initially, being elected as a Senior Prefect during Year 13 by both peers and teachers. The applicants then undergo a rigorous application process which involves completing a detailed application form and undergoing an interview with the Senior Management Team in school. Head of Senior School, Mr Eamon McGlue emphasized the prestigious role the positions are held in the school and the wider community. “We are proud of all our students and we acknowledge that they are all fine ambassadors for St. Louis. However, the Senior Student Leadership Team epitomises the finer qualities of our students and are responsible to be leaders and role models for their peers”.

Once appointed, the Head Boy and Girl are asked to represent the St Louis student body at various functions and events by delivering speeches at the Year 14 Formal and Prize-Giving Night as well as carrying out other administrative duties pertaining to their team of prefects in the school.

The posts of Head Girl and Boy for 2016-17 went to Aoife Sloan (formerly of Killowen Primary School) and Michael White (St. Colman’s Primary School, Kilkeel). To assist them in their duties Orla Rodgers (Sacred Heart Primary School, Dundrum) and Caolan McGuinness (St. Joseph’s Primary School, Carnacaville) were also appointed in the respective roles of Deputy Head Girl and Boy.

Head of Year 14, Mr Oliver Sloan, congratulated the students on their election to the coveted positions, ‘These students will not only prove to be excellent role models for their peers, but I am confident they will be fine ambassadors for St. Louis Grammar School. Aoife, Michael, Orla and Caolan will also play a prominent role in St. Louis ‘School Council, which provides the students with a forum by which students can contribute constructively to enhancing their school environment.’

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