First college cohort graduates

Brisbane Water Secondary College has farewelled its Year 12 students in a graduation ceremony at Woy Woy campus on Thursday, September 27.

The graduating students are the first "cohort" to go through the college from Years 7 to 12, since Woy Woy and Umina high schools merged in 2002.

Relieving principal Mr Frank Gasper said the event marked a significant milestone in his career.

"The arrival of the graduating class at the school in 2002 was also my first complete year as a principal," Mr Gasper said.

"I feel fortunate to have been at this campus as relieving principal to witness the last two terms of their schooling."

"The children have witnessed and been part of a considerable development that has taken place in the school community."

"I wish the students every success in their lives beyond college and wish them well in their exams."

Several students were presented with academic awards at the ceremony for their performance in a subject.

Ella Brear received first place awards for subjects in agriculture, business services VET, community and family studies, English advanced and mathematics.

Rebecca Gaston received first place awards for subjects in economics, mathematics extension one, mathematics extension two and physics.

Clara Steinthal also gained first place awards in design and technology, earth and environmental science and textiles and design.

Jennifer Hawkins also received equal first place in English advanced, and extension one and two English.

Year 12 students begin their HSC exams on Thursday, September 18, and finish on Tuesday, October 13.

School newsletter, 28 Sep 2007 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus