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4 Qualities and Traits of a Good School Captain

What are the qualities of a good school captain? This should be the first question of anyone aspiring to become one — and it's also the question schools should ask before appointing a pupil leader. After all, a school captain will have a tough role to fulfil as the student body leader and as a bridge between the students and the school administration. Here are the four qualities he or she must possess:  Good communication skills As a student representative and an intermediary between the school admin and the students, the school captain should be an excellent communicator. It's more than just about being able to speak confidently in front of the school community—it's also about having the capacity to listen to the concerns and desires and speak up for others in an effective manner. The pupil leader should also be able to pass on information from the administration to the students with clarity.  Grit   One of the essential 21st-century qualities of a good school captain is g