Science wing opens at Woy Woy

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has officially opened its new science facilities.

Minister for Education and Training Ms Verity Firth and Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews were joined by staff and students at a special ceremony on May 27.

Ms Firth said the new facilities, funded by a $779,000 State Government grant, would provide a modern and innovative space for students to learn about science encouraging more students to study a science course.

"Science is already popular at Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus with 82 students studying a science course in the 2009 Higher School Certificate," Ms Firth said.

"This project is part of the Keneally Government's $2 billion, four-year Building Better Schools program.

"The Woy Woy Campus now has four new science learning spaces and one new science preparation room.

"The science learning spaces have been transformed into learning spaces specifically designed to meet the teaching and learning demands of the science curriculum.

"The spaces enable teachers to differentiate the learning needs of their students through the provision of separate areas for practical and theory work."

Ms Andrews said the State Government was working to provide students and teachers with the best facilities possible.

"Through Building Better Schools, the Woy Woy Campus has a new $191,000 security fence," Ms Andrews said.

She said that $115,000 would be spent in sewer and stormwater upgrades and $235,000 to make the school more accessible for students with disabilities.

"Through the Rudd Government's Building the Education Revolution, the Woy Woy Campus received $200,000 for general maintenance, new carpet, an interactive white board and lighting."

Press release, 27 May 2010 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford