Learning conference for parents and staff

Staff and parents from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina and Woy Woy campuses attended a two-day learning conference recently, with day one hosted by Ettalong War Memorial Club.

Relieving college principal Mr Frank Gasper said the club was a "great supporter" of the students and staff.

"The day opened with outstanding student performances led by vocalists Ashley Knight and Joshua Keane with flautist Elissa Koppen," Mr Gasper said.

"It was a stunning start to the day which was followed by a series of students presenting staff with their impressions of what makes a good teacher.

"It was then down to business.

"John Joseph, an internationally renowned educational speaker presented a keynote address and workshops with the theme 'Learning with the Brain in Mind'."

Mr Gasper said workshops included the topics of Boys' Education, The Adolescent Brain, Improving Relationships, Quality Assessment Programs, Use of Technology to Improve Learning, Stress management and Depression in Young People.

"The entire sound, lighting and visual effects were provided by our acclaimed Vocational Education Entertainment students," Mr Gasper said.

"The conference continued the tradition that the college has established since its inception of holding quality annual conferences to replace the 'pupil free days' at the start of terms two and three."

Press release, 26 Jun 2007 Frank Gasper, Brisbane Water Secondary College