Special assembly for Education Week

Woy Woy Public School celebrated Education Week with a special assembly and performing arts presentation.

Education director Mr Frank Potter gave a speech to students on Monday, May 14, on the Education Week theme of "Leading the way".

School principal Ms Ona Buckley said Mr Potter treated everyone to an inspiring speech about "pursuing our goals, always trying to better ourselves and never, never giving up".

Several students received the Love of Learning Award for their passion and commitment to learning.

Ms Buckley said one of the highlights of the day was the performance by the Special Education students.

"They show us that anything is possible and they tug at our heart strings because they have the courage to have a go despite their disabilities," Ms Buckley said.

"They make us so proud."

The following day students and teachers were treated to a performance by the Umina Junior Secondary College Arts students.

"Our students were totally immersed and in awe as they watched dance groups, a puppet show, drama skits, bands play, singers recite, a juggler perform and an energetic gymnastics display," Ms Buckley said.

Ms Buckley said the performance was a "fantastic experience" and the professionalism of the concert made it "hard to believe" the performers were only in Years 7-9.

Clare Graham, 25 May 2007