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Pat Lewis retires

 

The retirement of Brisbane Water Secondary College inaugural college principal Mr Pat Lewis marks the end of a 40-year career, according to relieving college principal Mr Gus Vrolyk.

"Mr Lewis was college principal since 2002.

"Prior to that, he was the principal of Umina High, since 1995.

"In his career, he worked in a variety of schools across the state including Robert Townson High as leading teacher, Hurlstone Agricultural High as head teacher science, Sarah Redfern High as head teacher science/mathematics, as a science teacher at Camden High, Lurnea High, Lithgow and Bathurst High.

"Mr Lewis was very influential in the establishment of the college and setting the platform for future success.

"His vision of improved learning opportunities and outcomes for Peninsula students bore fruit in the shape of Brisbane Water Secondary College."

Mr Vrolyk said that since its establishment, the college had demonstrated "strong academic growth" across both the Woy Woy and Umina campuses.

"In recent years that growth has been amongst the best in the Hunter-Central Coast region," Mr Vrolyk said.

"There has been a steady increase in the number of students choosing to attend the college and a marked improvement in student retention with more than 75 per cent of students now achieving a Higher School Certificate.

"The College has also developed a considerable profile for sporting success.

"Mr Lewis' leadership and vision is encapsulated in the college motto Strength in Unity."

Press release, 20 Dec 2007 Gus Vrolyk, Brisbane Water Secondary College