A speech on “How to be a responsible student”.

Good morning to the Principal, teachers and fellow students. As the Head Prefect, I
am honoured to be given the opportunity a speech for today’s Co-curriculum Awards
Day and my topic entitled “The Responsibilities of a Good Student” is apt one indeed.

It is the hope of everyone to work and study in an environment that is both pleasing
and conducive. Therefore, our collective responsibility is to keep our school
surroundings clean by ensuring that rubbish ends up in the trash cans or dustbins
and our classroom is always spick and span. Dusty windowpanes and dirty floors do
not encourage students to learn well. It goes without saying that besides keeping the
environment clean, we should not vandalize school property either. The furniture,
equipment and various decorative items have been put in place to provide students
with the convenience of learning.

Furthermore, as students, it is also our responsibility to adhere to the school rules

and respect our teachers and those in authority. School rules are enforced in order
that we can become more disciplined and as a method of preventing any unwanted
incidents from occurring in the school. The rules help to protect us and it is only
right that we obey them. We should also make sure that we complete all assignments,
project work and homework set by our teachers to their right deadlines. These forms
of work help us improve in our studies and keep us focused.

Dear students, keeping punctual are also the responsibility of every student. It is
disrespectful to those kept waiting if you arrive for classes and meetings late. Playing
truant is not the “in” thing to do as students will definitely lose out on the input
teachers hope to impart in class. The lessons in class are just as important as your
preparations at home for your exams. Therefore, if you miss out on your lessons, you
will be unprepared for your exams and may resort to cheating which is dishonest.

Finally, my fellow schoolmates remember that the school is like a second home to
many students and we live together as a family. Family members help and support
each other irrespective of race, religion, performance or size. So, as responsible
family members, refrain from bullying each other as it can cause severe physical and
mental trauma to the victim. Therefore, as you receive your various awards today,
remember to keep in mind your responsibilities.