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Leadership At Fairbairn College

FAIRBAIRN COLLEGE

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Collected on 21 August 2026

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This document outlines the leadership structures at Fairbairn College, including the Prefect Body, the Representative Council of Learners (RCL), and the Mentorship and Literacy Programme. It describes how students can apply for leadership roles through elections and nominations, and how these roles help develop responsibility, confidence, and community engagement. The college emphasizes democratic processes and personal growth through service and mentorship.

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student leadership positionOngoing

Become a Prefect

Learners in Term 3 of Grade 11 can apply to become a prefect. After being elected, they will attend a leadership training camp and serve until Term 3 of Grade 12. This opportunity allows students to develop leadership, responsibility, and confidence while contributing to school discipline and events.

Who it is for
Grade 11 learners at Fairbairn College
How to act on it
Apply and vote during Term 3 of Grade 11; staff and learners participate in the process
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In Term 3 of Grade 11, learners apply and vote for prefects. Staff also take part in the process.
student support programmeOngoing

Participate in the Mentorship and Literacy Programme

Learners can join the Mentorship and Literacy Programme, which supports them in adjusting to high school academics and building essential life skills such as time management and effective study habits.

Who it is for
learners at Fairbairn College
How to act on it
Enrol through school guidance or academic departments; no specific application mentioned
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The Mentorship and Literacy Programme at Fairbairn College supports learners as they adjust to the academic demands of high school and helps them build skills for long‑term success.
student representative body membershipOngoing

Join the Representative Council of Learners (RCL)

Learners can be elected as representatives on the RCL, which acts as a bridge between students and school management. Each grade elects four representatives through a democratic process involving nominations, manifestos, campaigning, and a school-wide vote.

Who it is for
all learners at Fairbairn College
How to act on it
Nominate yourself or others; submit a manifesto; campaign; participate in a school-wide election
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The election process begins with nominations within each grade, followed by candidates submitting a manifesto outlining how they intend to serve. Candidates then campaign before participating in a school-wide election process.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Parties

The college

Key Takeaways

  • Fairbairn College
  • Prefect Body
  • Representative Council of Learners
  • Mentorship and Literacy Programme
  • Term 3 of Grade 11
  • Term 3 of Grade 12
  • democratic election
  • leadership training camp
  • Fairbairn College
  • admin@fairbairncollege.com
  • +27(0)21 591 7117