Brenda Brown, The Junction PS
Brenda Brown has been The Junction Public School sports coordinator for the past 18 years. She is a hard-working teacher who has efficiently organised many in-school sporting competitions, and other sporting events during this time. Ms Brown is a highly regarded teacher who conducts her lessons with professionalism and unwavering enthusiasm. This has resulted in her students developing a real passion for sport and love of physical activity.
Ms Brown identified the need for students to be more active during lunchtime organising lunchtime sporting competitions, all of which have been greatly enjoyed by The Junction PS students. Ms Brown has shown her ability to be a good role model for staff as she has participated alongside her students, building positive relationships and, additionally, helping other staff build a rapport with their students. In addition to this, she has been a member of The Junctions Active After Schools Program.
Ms Brown has been involved with the Newcastle City Zone from 1993-1996 before moving on to the Crossroads Zone from 1996-2006. She returned to the City Zone in 2006 until today. As an active and highly respected member of the City Zone Sports Association, Brenda currently holds an executive position as Vice President, however, she has held the position as President and Secretary in times gone by. Brenda is the zone's delegate at Hunter Schools Sports Association meetings and the City Zone Convener for Rugby League, Rugby Union, Cricket, Hockey and Softball along with successfully organising the Newcastle City Zone major carnivals in her time. At a Hunter Schools Sports Association level, Brenda is currently the Hockey Convener and Vice President.
She is passionate about providing the best opportunities for students, and for them to be able to participate and succeed in their sporting endeavours.