BSHS Prefects 1971

1971 is almost over. This year’s 16 prefects are about to depart from the scene so that others with new ideas can take over and attempt to act as mediators between staff and students. I say “attempt” because it is a difficult (but often amusing and rewarding) task.

For us, this year has provided many memorable events. The various successful socials and the introduction of the Student Representative Council, which, with a little more dedicated effort by students, we think will prove beneficial to the school, are two of these occurrences.

Our Annual Ball at Tarooki Lodge proved a great success for everybody. All fears and doubts we held before changing to the new venue were removed when July 9th proved a great night for all who attended.

Perhaps the most remembered occasions of the year are in the sporting fields. The numerous spectators and competitors at the Collie Swimming Carnival showed that Bunbury was not an apathetic school, lacking in spirit. Bunbury students provided more support than all other schools combined! At Country Week and the Winter Carnival again the students’ pride and acknowledgement that Bunbury Senior High School is an impressive school shone out. Our numerous shields now mark our sporting victories.

This year’s prefects were proud to be linked with our school and hope those students who take up prefect positions in following years will also feel this way. Every student should be proud to let people know that they come from Bunbury Senior High School. We are going forward!

R. Bennett, School Captain.

From an article in the 1971 Kingia magazine.