Students complete mentoring program

Brisbane Water Secondary College Year 10 students who successfully completed a 10-week Plan-it-Youth mentoring program celebrated with their mentors on Thursday, September 20.

This was the last program for the year and, during the celebration, students and mentors acknowledged careers advisor Mr Rob Harwood who will retire at the end of the year.

"Rob has terrific communications skills," said mentor Ms Eve Skulander.

"His enthusiasm and open door policy for the students enabled them to access his experience and knowledge in the often confusing maze of career and further education opportunities.

"Rob has had a long and distinguished teaching career and we wish him well in his retirement, with many happy days undertaking his passion of fishing," said Ms Skulander.

Ms Skulander said Mr Harwood's professional attitude and dedication to the job had been of enormous benefit to the continuing success of the mentoring programme.

Following a small presentation to Mr Harwood, he said: "I am just doing my job, and have enjoyed every minute of my teaching career, which has had its challenges, but many more happy experiences over the years."

During the 10 week program, mentors in association with school career officers planned and undertook educational visits to a variety of institutions including TAFE and university facilities.

Students underwent site visits, reviewed specialised courses, considered degree options and were encouraged to consider other career opportunities

Media Release, Sep 2012

Lynne Lillico, Plan-it-Youth

Photo: Ken Bate