Brisbane Water Learning Community (BWLC)

Brisbane Water Secondary College is a proud member of the Brisbane Water Learning Community, partnering with our five feeder primary schools through the innovative Futures Academy Program.

The Brisbane Water Learning Community (BWLC) is a collaboration of NSW public schools in the Brisbane Water region of the Central Coast. It’s designed to promote educational excellence and provide coordinated support for students from early years through to secondary education.

Students within the BWLC benefit from an extensive range of opportunities, shared resources, and specialised programs that wouldn’t be possible at a single school. Our collaborative model ensures learning is responsive, inclusive, and tailored to individual student needs.

Purpose and Goals

BWLC aims to:

• Strengthen partnerships between schools, families, and the local community
• Smooth the transition from preschool to primary, and primary to secondary education
• Share best teaching practices and resources across schools
• Promote professional development and well-being for staff
• Foster a sense of belonging and continuity for students throughout their schooling

Activities and Initiatives

BWLC schools often work together in areas such as:

• Literacy and numeracy programs: Joint initiatives to raise standards and share strategies
• Student leadership: Leadership activities involving students from multiple schools
• Professional learning: In-school and cross-school workshops for teachers and staff
• Wellbeing initiatives: Programs to support student mental health and resilience
• Community engagement: Parent information nights, cultural events, and partnerships with local organisations

Benefits

• Enhanced transition support for students (e.g., orientation programs, peer mentoring)
• Shared resources and expertise, lowering costs and improving outcomes
• A unified approach to challenges such as attendance, engagement, or welfare issues
• Stronger ties between education, families, and the wider community

Explore our BWLC schools

BWSC Woy Woy Campus

We're about transforming lives through learning for Years 10 - 12.

BWSC Umina Campus

We're about transforming lives through learning for Years 7 - 9.

Empire Bay Public School

Nurturing high expectations, amplifying student voice, and empowering all individuals as lifelong learners in our inclusive and innovative community.

Ettalong Public School

Happy, safe and respectful children; learning to the best of their abilities to become responsible citizens!

Umina Beach Public School

Providing a caring and inclusive community where every student is supported to improve, thrive, learn and grow.

Woy Woy Public School

We are proud to provide a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for students from Preschool to Year 6.

Woy Woy South Public School

A guiding light for individual development in a caring environment, offering a high-quality, comprehensive education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Explore our BWLC programs

Futures Academy

An intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical sports initiative, designed to nurture, inspire, and empower high-potential and gifted students from kindergarten through year 12.

Transition to high school

We help every child feel confident and supported during the transition to high school.