Students win awards for workmanship

Two students from Brisbane Water Secondary College senior campus were presented with a Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award at Woy Woy Country Club on the Wednesday, November 23.

Acting VET head teacher Mr John Maxwell said Courtney McDonald and Jordan Smith, both in Year 12, were "exceptional ambassadors for young people".

Courtney achieved a Certificate III Live Production, Theatre and Events and a Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) as part of the Technical Entertainment Production Academy (TEPA) and Higher School Certificate program.

She participated in excess of 600 hours work placement across the local and school community.

She has also been nominated for the Australian Vocational Prize in Entertainment 2011.

Jordan achieved a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and is currently studying his Certificate IV in Health Services Assistance.

Jordan completed 100 days of work throughout his course.

He was awarded the Central Coast School Based Trainee (SBAT) of the Year and has been nominated for the NSW SBAT of the Year 2011.

Media Release, 5 Dec 2011 John Maxwell, Brisbane Water Secondary College