Schools celebrate Education Week

Peninsula schools celebrated Education Week recently on their own grounds and in a public exhibition coordinated by Brisbane Water Secondary College, according to principle Mr Pat Lewis.

"Through the generosity of Deepwater Plaza, an exhibition of student works by most schools was set up in the plaza.

"Its very colourful display of outstanding student work drew many admirers and positive comments from shoppers," said Mr Lewis.

"As well as displaying some of its students' artworks, the college took the opportunity promote its values to the community by displaying attractive posters with photos of students demonstrating these values.

"Under the main headings of Respect, Commitment and Relationships, the photos demonstrate the very important values which the college teaches to and encourages in its students.

"In another part of the plaza, four schools, Umina Campus, Pretty Beach Public, Woy Woy Public, and Ettalong Public provided performances of singing, dancing, debating and drama to large gatherings of shoppers.

"Umina campus also visited all of its partner primary schools with an array of performing arts talent and thrilled audiences in every one."

Mr Lewis said that, on the senior campus, a unique activity was very much appreciated by its participants.

"Six ex students were invited back to their old school to see its changes and to share with today's students some of the secrets of their success," Mr Lewis said.

"The visitors included Robina Healey, Ruth Brown, Vicki Brown, Garry Varley, Graham Judd and Kim Margin.

"After a tour of the campus, the ex students were treated to a lesson which included making an air propelled rocket with a balloon and straw, maths teasers and impromptu public speaking.

"Needless to say all passed with flying colours and were presented with merit awards by the Year 10 students who shared in the activity.

"Over morning tea, the visitors reminisced over their time at Woy Woy High School, all recalling what a good school it was and what great teachers they had.

"They also had wonderful advice for the students including following their passion in whatever they did, serving their community and making strong networks, and making the most of the many opportunities which always come along."

Press release, May 24 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College