College welcomes new Umina principal

Brisbane Water Secondary College principal Mr Paul Gilmore and Woy Woy campus principal Ms Rebecca Cooper have formally welcomed newly-appointed Umina campus principal Ms Kerrie O'Heir.

Ms O'Heir commenced in the role at the beginning of Term 3.

Mr Gilmore said she has brought a wealth of knowledge to her new position.

"Kerrie was looking forward to working in our College's dynamic educational settings that provides choice and diversity in learning excellence through age appropriate learning, curriculum provision and future focused thinking," he said.

"This partnership embodies our College motto of 'Strength in Unity'.

"We are privileged to be part of a great public education system which continues to set the standard for quality teaching, excellent educational programs and values that foster mature, responsible and successful future citizens on the Peninsula," he said.

Ms Cooper acknowledged that the nature of education was changing to better ensure students were more prepared for life after school than ever before.

"Together we are leading the College to ensure our students, staff and community prosper through authentic collaboration," she said.

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Media release, 12 Sep 2019

Paul Gilmore, BWSC