Enrichment days held at college
Brisbane Water Secondary College has hosted enrichment days for talented students at both campuses at the end of March.
On the Umina campus, primary students had their second day this year of experiencing high school learning with specialist teachers.
The day focussed on the creative arts and "students lapped up the opportunity to be involved", said principal Mr Pat Lewis.
Throughout the day, students toured the campus facilities and experienced challenging activities in drama, ceramics, abstract art, dance, choreography, music and singing.
"No visit to the Umina campus is ever complete without a trip to the college farm and students were enthralled with the array of animals being raised there, particularly the beef cattle which are in top shape ready for success at the Sydney Royal this week."
The day ended with an evening for students and parents which began with a sausage sizzle and students explaining to their parents all things they had experienced during the day.
On the senior campus, the enrichment day was part of the transition preparation program for 2005 when Umina campus Year 9 students graduate to the senior campus.
The day was action packed with a tour of the campus followed by activities in drama, photography, ceramics and music, said Mr Lewis.
In drama, students learned how to project body and voice to portray a variety of character roles, while in photography, film development and processing were on show.
"Students were fascinated to see how a normal black and white photograph could be artificially 'aged' to sepia tones.
"After lunch, the potter's wheel was enjoyed in the art room.
"In music, students practiced on a variety of instruments and were given a glimpse of the opportunities afforded to talented senior music students to make and produce their own CD.
"All of these activities are a reflection of the high value the college places on excellent achievement and the encouragement our best students are given to strive for even higher performance," he said.
Press release, April 1