School captains are elected

School captains for both the Umina middle school campus and Woy Woy senior campus have been elected by students and staff at Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Relieving college principal Mr David Beattie said: "Our unique structure provides opportunities for students to undertake leadership roles at both campuses.

"Where else would Year 9 students have the chance to be school captains?

"Students have a range of responsibilities and represent the student body at a range of functions."

Umina campus captains were Jason Hayward and Amanda Bruce, while the vice-captains were Mark Brear and Alexandra Irving.

On the senior campus, Brad Hodge and Rebecca Guzmanyi were elected as captains while Mitchell Rogers and Sarah Norton were the vice-captains.

"All students are highly respected by students and staff alike," Mr Beattie said.

"They have played important roles in the college, including debating, creative arts, public speaking, dance, musicals and sport.

"Alex and Rebecca are terrific public speakers, with both girls winning Central Coast competitions in the last six months.

"Brad played the lead role in the 2006 College musical 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum', while the others have taken their place in debating, sport or dance teams.

"Jason also has a possible future in cricket after being selected in the NSW Combined High Schools Under-15s team to contest the Australian Championships in Canberra later this term.

"I really look forward to working with these excellent students and involve them in the vision and planning of the College," said Mr Beattie.

Press release, 20 Feb 2007 David Beattie, Brisbane Water Secondary College