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SHIP
VISIT: Rockingham Senior High School students along
with members of the WA Education Department, paid a
visit to HMAS Stirling, talking to sailors onboard HMAS
Darwin.
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Photo:
ABPH Quentin Mushins
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By
Ron Zelina
HMAS
Stirling is committed to help Rockingham Senior High School
with its Maritime Studies program.
The school is recognized as one of two centres of excellence
in maritime studies in Western Australia.
The Navy Systems Commander, CDRE Geoff Geraghty, and WA Deputy
Director of Education and Training, Dr Margaret Banks, signed
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Stirling on July 8.
Personnel who work on Garden Island are an integral part of
the local community and we aim to assist, where possible,
to allow that community to grow and continue to contribute
to its health, wealth and welfare.
The agreement formally recognizes the this help and organisers
of the MOU say it will benefit both the Navy and the school.
Stirling’s contribution will include project and research
opportunities, work experience, the provision of guest lecturers
and Naval representation at Rockingham Senior High events
such as graduation ceremonies.
Defence serves Australia in many ways.
This support is part of our commitment in the local area.
