Prefect-in-Training
Throughout the summer I have had several eagles talk to me about what it takes to become a Reserve Prefect or Prefect in Ravenclaw. Also during this summer, I ran my first PiT, or Prefect in Training, program. It was definitely an interesting process and a good reminder of just what it takes to become a Reserve Prefect in Ravenclaw.
This summer we had five brave eagles complete the PiT process. They all did an outstanding job and three of them were selected to for the position of reserve prefect. While Amy Charz, Chantel Poole, and Iris Ixchel might describe the PiT process a bit differently than I will below, I would hope that they would say they enjoyed it nonetheless.
For those of you interested in going through the PiT process, the first important step is to look for the applications! These can crop at any time of the year, but most often at the start of the summer. One of our esteemed leaders will post the basic application to begin PiT. These applications are then passed on to the current Head Prefect(s) who will begin the training with those brave enough to attempt it!
During their training the PiTs will go through many different tasks. This past summer they had two tasks every ten days. These ranged from questionnaires, coming up with activities, and writing mock-newsletters. These tasks serve to show the previous knowledge that each PiT possesses as well as how well they would handle the Reserve workload. They were, however, always welcome to ask for help and advice when completing these tasks.
Finally, the PiTs were faced with the task of group work. They set out to create a theme and tasks for this year’s newbie camp. Group work can be a tricky task for any PiT, but it is essential when wanting to be a Reserve or Prefect in Ravenclaw.
If the PiTs manage to survive all of their tasks, a review of their work will be sent to the HoHs and DHoH. A decision will be made between them and the Head Prefect(s) on who to hire. This is often not an easy decision since most candidates do such a good job during their training. Those who are selected are awarded with the position of Reserve Prefect and begin their journey to become a Prefect for Ravenclaw!
For any of you considering applying for PiT in the future, I highly recommend it. As someone who has both participated in it and ran it, the process allows you to get to know many of your fellow Ravenclaws and to get a good glimpse at the work that the staff of Ravenclaw does throughout the year. I promise you the process really is not as scary as it might sound and you might even end up enjoying it!
