Aboriginal homework centre expands

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus' Aboriginal Homework Centre is calling for more students to participate in its after-school homework program.

"Monday afternoon's Homework Centre has already provided an opportunity for 16 students to improve their school results and finish assessment tasks," deputy principal Mr Nick Dent said.

"But there is still plenty of room for others to take advantage of this facility.

"There are places for up to 30 students and if there is a greater demand we may offer another afternoon session."

Mr Dent is encouraging both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to participate in the program.

The Aboriginal Homework Centre is open Monday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm in the school library.

Healthy afternoon refreshments are also provided for the students by various church groups around the Peninsula.

"Ms Evans and Mr Wade are our tutors and they provide the curriculum and the instruction for students who want to improve their literacy and numeracy, as well as assistance for those students who simply want to complete an assignment," Mr Dent said.

"Jo Wright is overseeing the program and Jade Williams, our new Aboriginal in-class tutor is there to assist our students.

"Although the Homework Centre is essentially an opportunity for Aboriginal students to improve their academic results, we have invited non-Aboriginal students as well so that all those who want to take advantage of this opportunity may."

Funding for the Homework Centre is provided by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under the Whole of School Intervention Strategy.

Newsletter, 23 Sep 2008 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus