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Country Fair attracts 15,000

 

Organisers of the "Combined Schools Country Fair" at Umina oval have claimed it was the biggest event of its type conducted on the Peninsula, with around 15,000 people attending.

Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Woy Woy campus acting principal Ms Pam McAlister said it was "an inspiration, to all of involved in the education of young people on the Peninsula, to see so many people come along to support their local schools".

"It was a wonderful celebration of community partnerships in schooling and reinforced the power and importance of the involvement of the community in schooling," she said.

Ms McAlister acknowledged the volunteer work of the students on the day.

Students volunteering were Daniel Williams, David Jermyn, Luke Holland, Stephanie Matthews, Skye Forsythe, James Phelps, Jasmine Shaw, Tim John, Alex Bennison, David Jenkins, Stuart McMinn, Suzie Wrang, Chris Duffy, Sarah Young, Lisa Allen, Courtney Brooks, Haley Simpson, Rochelle Dewar, Angela Ainsworth, Kirraleigh Barratt, Alicia Scott, Shane Pinder, Mitchal Brown, Phillip Curd, Angie Pigram, Natasha Clewett, Justin McMinn, Max Harwood, Laura Haddadi, Kim Honan, Sonya Hydd, Jeff Williams, Kurt Sanchez, Scott Heanandez, Allan Witchard, Alyce Elliott, Sonjia Der Bel, Karen Nicholls, Rebecca Cartwright, Rebecca Geddes, Lauren Muller, Lisa Sarayeldin, Emily Francis, Emily Mullen and Elle Plummer.

School newsletter, September 27