Being mannerly and sharp dressers were the key to becoming the head boy and girl for two students at Victor Scott Primary School.

Cochise Burgess and Jah'Nmara Trott were surprised that they were chosen for the most distinguished position a student can have in their school.

But both agreed that it was their manners and hard work that put them at the top.

Although their job is not an easy one they try to have as much fun with it as they can.

"We have to set an example for others,'' Jah'Nmara said. "We walk the hallways and talk to the other students.

"We also have to make sure that they are doing things right.'' Cochise added: "We get to get up in front of the school and thank visitors for coming to speak to us, but I get nervous sometimes and forget what to say.'' It can be hard for these ten-year-old students to constantly be watched by everyone.

"We have to conduct ourselves properly and make sure that our uniform is correct all the time and make sure not to swear no matter how much you may want too,'' Jah'Nmara said. Jealousy is another thing that they have to deal with.

They explained there can only be one head boy and girl and other students may feel that should have got the job.

"Most kids treat us the same as the others, but there are some that are jealous,'' Cochise said.

But there are some perks to the job.

"It's nice to represent the school and be a role model for the other kids,'' Jah'Nmara said.

Cochise said: "It's a fun thing to do and a good experience too.

"When we grow up we can teach to younger kids and we get to get in the newspaper for things like this.

"We tell the students in P5 (Primary Five) to act well mannered so that when they get to P6 (Primary Six) they can try their best to be head boy and girl.'' As far as their own role models are concerned, Cochise and Jah'Nmara look to family members and teachers for their inspiration.

Jah'Nmara said he looks up to his Aunt Sherri because she was a prefect when she went to school and he learned how to be well mannered from her.

"I look up to my mom because she taught me how to behave properly, dress nicely and tie my school tie,'' Cochise said. "I also look up to my teacher because she teaches me things I didn't know before.'' They have already picked out their future professions and plan to pursue them as far as they possibly can.

Jah'Nmara would like to be a veterinarian because he like animals and Cochise would like to be a teacher so that she can teach other children what she learned in school.