Envirothon winners

Year 11 students from Brisbane Water Secondary College recently took part with other school teams in the 2005 Envirothon competition at the Narara Agricultural Research Station and the Strickland State Forest.

Principal Mr Pat Lewis said students Cameron Black, Emily Francis, Ryan Maxwell and Kristy Travers were required to develop and present a vision for the for the future use of the station as an alternative to its development for housing.

Mr Lewis said the students performed exceedingly well winning several of the events.

"Although they did not win the overall prize, organisers and judges sought out teacher Kym Holliday to praise the college team and the quality of their work," Mr Lewis said.

"Participation in competitions of this kind demonstrates again the commitment of the college to promote values within its students and respect for the environment is very important.

"The college would like to congratulate Mr Holliday and the students for their success."

Press release, December 7 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College