Student success recognised

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus has recognised a number of students for their academic and sporting success.

Jamilla Puntigam, Patrick Thompson and Casey Youngberry were all recognised in the campus newsletter.

Jahmilla Puntigam, 15, was part of the College team that won the NSW rugby union title for the year.

She has represented the school in a variety of sports including gymnastics, futsal, soccer, touch football and tennis.

Jahmilla also plays soccer, touch football and tennis in her own time.

"It keeps me fit and healthy," said Jahmilla.

"I enjoy working in a team and bringing a team to victory.

"I want to be a PE teacher or a personal trainer.

"I'd be crushed without sport.

"I wouldn't know what to do with myself," she said.

Both of Jahmilla's parents were soccer players and her brother was a national gymnast and state trampolining champion.

Patrick Thompson is a front-rower in the 13s rugby league team which finished third in NSW for the year.

Patrick said one of his favourite pastimes was fishing in summer with his father.

"It's just relaxing.

"Dad's probably my role model because he gets to travel around the world with his job as commissioner for Surf Lifesaving International and sports director for Surf Lifesaving Australia," said Patrick.

Casey Youngberry is a high-achiever in the classroom and has excelled in a range of sporting codes.

She has received three academic awards for the first semester and has represented the school at Oztag, touch football and netball.

Casey also plays these sports outside of school.

Newsletter, Sep 2012

Frank Gasper, BWSC Umina