Looking forward to new role
Newly-appointed college principal Mr Stephen Harris of Brisbane Water Secondary College has said he was looking forward to working with the school community.
Mr Harris took over the permanent head role, replacing relieving college principal Mr Gus Vrolyk.
He was previously deputy principal at Wyong High School.
"Brisbane Water Secondary College enjoys an admirable reputation within the educational community and as such it is with an enormous amount of pride and enthusiasm that I undertake the role of college principal," Mr Harris said.
"I look forward to working as part of the ongoing team to make sure that each child has the opportunity to identify and realise their potential in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits.
"Schools must provide educational opportunities and outcomes that match the needs of students and the broader community.
"I believe that the twin campus model in operation at the college is potentially the most effective educational model in existence in NSW and allows for innovative and flexible curriculum delivery underpinned by age appropriate pedagogy."
The college was established in 2002 across two campuses to provide age-appropriate teaching and learning environments on the Peninsula.
The middle school campus at Umina caters for students in Years 7 to 9 and the senior campus at Woy Woy caters for students in Years 10 to12.
Mr Harris said he was most impressed with his first two weeks as college principal.
"My initial focus will involve consulting with students, staff, parents and the wider community to ascertain the areas that the college performs well in and also identify the areas of opportunity to enhance educational experience for all students," Mr Harris said.
"A clear priority for the Peninsula is the strengthening of the learning community for students aged five to18."
Newsletter, 23 May 2008
Stephen Harris, Brisbane Water Secondary College