Education and experience As a teacher, lifelong learning seems to come naturally. At BBC our teachers’ skills and expertise expands well beyond the bachelor DEGREE with many staff undertaking masters studies and actively practising within their respective fields. Their experience brings an added dimension to the classroom learning experience with students able to draw upon their industry insights. Brett Holland - Director of Choral Studies By day, Brett teaches choral lessons as part of the Junior School Academic Music program, as well as conducting the College’s choir and individual vocal lessons. However, in his spare time you’ll find Brett on stage performing to the masses. A well-known bass in Queensland, Brett performs as a regular soloist with many choirs, orchestras and associations. As a member of Opera Queensland, he has also performed in many operas and recently sung in the Chorus and the Principal role of Caiaphas in Opera Queensland’s St Matthew Passion. His enthusiasm and passion is well respected with many industry associations drawing on his expertise and skill. Brett has also been selected as a mentor for young professional singers nationally and internationally – a number of whom are BBC Old Collegians.
Steve Phillpotts - Director of Rugby There’s certainly no shortage of memorable moments in Steve Phillpott’s career with his wealth of coaching and sporting experience proving invaluable in his current role as BBC’s Director of Rugby. Last year Steve led the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team to victory over New Zealand. It was history in the making with the team the first to defeat Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa in the same year. Steve and Assistant Coach, Tim Rapp, were the first coaches to beat New Zealand in consecutive years. Steve has also worked as a specialist coach for Brisbane club premier grade rugby sides, the Queensland Schoolboys rugby team and is a member of the Queensland Schools Rugby Union Executive. He has also held numerous roles at BBC including the Head of Health and Physical Education, Deputy Director of Boarding and Director of Sports and Activities.
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All my roles have worked symbiotically to enrich my teaching experience, and conversely my teaching experience at BBC has enriched my external involvement.