Teachers recognised at Umina campus

Four teachers from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus have received Central Coast District Awards.

They are Susan Andrew, Sheree Gilchrist, Robert Kidd and Tulia Price.

The awards are designed to allow each school to recognise members of its school community who have made a valuable contribution to the education of its students.

"Sue has made a significant contribution over the 11 years that she has been at Umina, initially being appointed as a PDHPE teacher," said principal Mr Frank Gasper.

"She is held in high regard by her fellow teachers and students," he said.

"Sheree has moved from head English teacher to head teacher Teaching and Learning in 2011,"

"She has made a significant impact on our Year 6-7 Transition program by forming partnerships with our local primary schools and organising a series of Learning Days involving visits by primary students.

"She receives a College Award for her outstanding contribution to Brisbane Water Secondary College," said Mr Gasper.

"Robert is an outstanding counsellor and has made a significant difference to the school and personal lives of many students in the six years he has been with us.

"His friendly, caring manner and sensible approach to all counselling issues have made him a great support for students and a key part of student welfare support in that capacity," he said.

"Tulia had been with us for several years in a temporary capacity before we were fortunate enough to have her appointed as a permanent member of staff this year.

"She has an array of skills and personal qualities that make her such an exceptionally good teacher.

"I am delighted that we have the opportunity to publicly recognise four outstanding members of the teaching profession at the Central Coast District Awards Ceremony to be hosted at Woy Woy Senior Campus on July 26 at 4pm," said Mr Gasper.

Newsletter, 1 Jul 2011 Frank Gasper, BWSC Umina