Umina campus hosts speaking final

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus hosted the regional final of the NSW Premiers Junior Legacy Public Speaking Competition on July 30.

Brisbane Water Secondary College were joined by students from Henry Kendall, Gosford High, St Edwards College and Central Coast Grammar School for the event.

Peninsula Legacy president Mr Max Davis said the day was a great success and he had "already booked in for another great day next year".

"This is the closest competition I have adjudicated and the quality and depth of knowledge displayed by all the students was outstanding," adjudicator Ms Sue Macneil said.

Event coordinator Ms Genelle Farquhar said it was encouraging to see senior students volunteering their time to help the junior students.

"Recent changes in the HSC mean that students who obtain speaking skills early will be at an advantage," Ms Farquhar said.

Principal Mr Frank Gasper praised the performances of Peninsula students Kalina Knight and Bianca Torossian.

Student Sandeep Deol of Gosford High was the winner on the day.

Press Release, 6 Aug 2009 Genelle Farquhar, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus