WAEC English Language 2025 Theory — Question 4
Question 4 of 22 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2025 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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4. (Essay - Topic 4) You have been recently elected as the senior prefect of your school. Write a speech you will deliver at your inaugural ceremony, highlighting at least three areas to which you will pay attention during your tenure.
Model answer
(Speech) INAUGURATION SPEECH BY THE SENIOR PREFECT Good morning to the Principal, Vice Principal, distinguished members of staff, fellow prefects, and my dear students. It is with deep gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility that I stand before you today as the newly elected Senior Prefect of this noble institution. I accept this role not as a reward, but as a call to serve - with dedication, fairness, and integrity. To move forward as a community, we must first uphold the principle of discipline - not merely the enforcement of rules, but the cultivation of self-respect, accountability, and consistency, upheld with fairness and empathy. However, discipline must be balanced with a vibrant intellectual life. I will support initiatives that encourage collaboration, mentorship, and academic excellence for every student, regardless of ability. I am equally committed to fostering unity and inclusion within our school community, ensuring every student feels heard, valued, and that their concerns are addressed with urgency and care. I will lead not by command, but by example, and invite each of you to walk this path with me, not behind me, but beside me. Together, let us write a chapter in our school's history defined by purpose, progress, and unity. Thank you, and may God bless us all. Olanrewaju Daniel, SS3A
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