BHS Prefects 1944

This time, twelve months ago, we were members of a fourth year class, but with the coming of the new year a fresh chapter of our school life has been opened. This years comparatively large fifth year class allowed the number of Prefects to reach fourteen, a number which is easily adapted to meet the demands of the school. At our first fortnightly meeting Miss Elsie Higgins and James Preston were elected secretary and treasurer respectively, while Miss Winifred Ellis and Douglas Murray assumed
the laborious duties of Pound Prefects. Our adoption of a roster of particular duties overcame the necessity for further appointments, so that the years work was immediately undertaken, the results up to date being satisfactory and in some ways almost pleasing.

Early in the year we were pleased to discover that our presence at a Parents and Citizens’ meeting had been requested in order that we might receive our badges, a surprise we welcomed heartily after the nervous tension which had settled upon us on receipt of the invitation. Mr. Davies-Moore has also made an application for our Prefects' shields but so far we do not know if they are procurable.

One of the most far-reaching discussions which has arisen during our meetings was concerned with the lack of uniformity in the boys’ dress, and when the matter was referred to the Headmaster he immediately took interest in the idea and, as a result, a boys' uniform has been planned. It will take several years for the complete uniform to become general throughout the school, but it is hoped that the senior boys will be able to wear it towards the end of this year. Those boys who are anxious to complete their uniforms gradually are reminded that the summer uniform will consist of a short-sleeved grey shirt with the maroon school pocket and either grey slacks or grey shorts with long grey socks, while for winter a grey suit will be worn with the same shirt and tie. Such a uniform will be greatly appreciated by the whole school, especially since the existing honour pockets will be available for all boys - and girls, too - upon completion of their particular uniforms.

M.C.R., D.F.C.

Small portion of an article in the 1944 Kingia magazine.