Awards for contribution

More than 20 people have been recognised for their dedication and contribution to local public schools recently.

Twenty-one staff, parents and community members from public schools around the Peninsula each received a Central Coast Public Education Award of Appreciation.

The awards recognise the special effort that many students, staff, parents and community members make to Central Coast schools and public education.

The recipients were presented with their awards at a special ceremony at Wadalba Community Centre on September 16.

Staff and volunteers from Pretty Beach Public School, Woy Woy Public School, Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Woy Woy South Public School and Ettalong Public School were recognised.

Pretty Beach Public School recognised David Abrahams for an appreciation award, while John Tily and Debbie Ritchie were shown appreciation from Ettalong Public School.

Woy Woy South Public School nominated Carl and Michelle Krucler and Empire Bay Public School recognised Louise Dent, Julie Bruce and Pam Whitty.

Umina Public School recommended Therese Findley, Robyn McKeown, Wendy Guthrie and Geoff Turner for their contribution to the school.

Brisbane Water Secondary College awarded 11 staff and volunteers with certificates of appreciation for their commitment to the school over the past year.

Volunteers from the secondary school's Religious Education Ministries including Roz McGee, Vivienne Corcoran and Kristine Shepherd received awards of appreciation.

At the school's Umina campus Jenny Wilson, Margaret Christiansen, Janelle Holliday and Julie Hannah were nominated for their commitment to the school.

Community members from Woy Woy campus Katrina Dillon, Ava Bourke, Alan Touzel and Narelle Marker were also recognised for their contribution to the school.

Press release, 26 Sep 2008 Frank Potter, Department of Education and Training