Woy Woy campus holds celebratory assembly

Brisbane Water Secondary College's Woy Woy campus has held an assembly and awards ceremony to celebrate the college winning a regional CoastCare award.

The college won the Champions of the Catchment - Regional Coastcare Award for its clean-up efforts over the last eight months.

The clean-up project which involved the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority, local waste warrior Graham Johnston, the Community Environment Network, Gosford Council, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the local oyster industry has seen the students work to remove over 17 tonnes of rubbish from Brisbane Water, including Pelican Island Nature Reserve.

Students from both the Umina and Woy Woy campuses were involved in the clean-up program, including those from the environment and bushcraft group, the support unit, Youth Connections and The Croft.

The removal of this marine debris has helped to protect wildlife from the effects waste has on the local environment, while assisting in the health of local marine habitats such as mangroves and saltmarsh, according to Catchment Management Authority officer Ms Maree Whelan.

"The local students have worked hard to remove an unbelievable amount of rubbish from this precious waterway and deserve a big pat on the back for their efforts," said Woy Woy campus principal Mr David Allomes.

"Winning the Champions of the Catchments - Regional Coastcare Award is a great accolade for these students and getting the recognition for a job well done from their school mates is also a great opportunity to celebrate this achievement."

Brisbane Water Secondary College will now progress to the State Landcare People's Choice Awards which will take place in September.

Media Release, 7 August 2013

Maree Whelan, Hunter-Central Rivers CMA