Prefecture opened to all Year 12

An innovative program introduced at Brisbane Water Secondary College will offer the opportunity for all students to graduate from Year 12 as a prefect.

While status of prefect is one which only a few students can usually achieve at school, the Prefecture Program is a unique recognition program which will acknowledge a student's contribution to school life, citizenship within the community, and leadership qualities

"Students will be issued with a passport which will be a record of their journey through Years 11 and 12," said principal Mr Pat Lewis.

"In it will be recorded the student's participation in events such as carnivals, sporting teams, performing arts, leadership activities, community service, debating, academic competitions, blood donations, as well as merit and achievement certificates gained through their course work.

"Each entry will be authorised by the teacher or event organiser and the passport will be monitored by the student's mentor teacher.

At the end of Year 12, students who have followed the program will apply to a panel consisting of a teacher, a student and a community member to be granted the status of prefect.

This will involve an interview with the student and a review of the passport.

Minimum requirements will be excellent attendance and punctuality, a high standard of uniform, exemplary behaviour and attitude to studies, and wide participation.

"Successful students will be presented with an impressive certificate at the college Year 12 graduation ceremony and graduate as prefect of the college," Mr Lewis said.

"The contents of the passport will also provide a wealth of information to be included in the student's school reference

"Already the program has been widely embraced by students who are enthusiastically discussing it and participating widely in school and community activities," he said.

Press release, March 17