Congratulations To The Class of 2022!
What a stunning year it has been at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar! We have marvelled at the remarkable achievements of our young people across the breadth and diversity of our holistic offerings. Our strategic emphasis on the pursuit of excellence and achievement in Academia, Athleticism, Artistry and Adventure serves to provide a strong platform for … Continued
Human Powered Vehicles (HPV)
The SMBG Human Powered Vehicle teams have been hard at work preparing for the Energy Breakthrough at Maryborough being held later this week. Their hard work is paying off with some recent wins and impressive lap times. On 21st October at Casey Fields (8-hour race): Juno – 1st in Senior Female category (Teleigha, Lauren, … Continued
HPV Update
How will we keep the HPV squad engaged? That was the question Mr Lardner asked us at the start of our Online Learning period. As the HPV Captains, we started brainstorming ideas and then put them into practice. To overcome the state of isolation and maintain our fitness, the Human Powered Vehicle team, along with … Continued
National Reconciliation Week- 27 May to 3 June 2020
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June. 2020 marks 20 years of Reconciliation Australia and National Reconciliation Week. It also marks the 20th anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000 where across the nation people came together to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and many other bridges and roads to show their … Continued
Welcome Back- remember to turn on the light
Welcome Back It was heartwarming to witness the awakening of our heritage buildings by the laughter of our girls as they returned to school. The seniors paved the way and offered reassurance and advice to the middle school girls, via our Tuesday assembly broadcast. This was a ‘sense of belonging’ in action- each girl looking … Continued
Year 7 PJ and Movie Bash
On Wednesday 11 March, the Year 7 St Margaret’s cohort donned their comfiest pyjamas and excitedly gathered in the Mindfulness Room for their special movie afternoon, one of a number of activities aimed at promoting year level bonding and a smooth transition into the Senior School this year. On the menu was popcorn and other … Continued
Spelling Bee
The first annual SMS / BGS Senior School Spelling Bee was launched this term. 68 students volunteered to take part in Round 1, which was a very difficult written spelling test held in the library of each campus. Abecedarian, bacciferous, opprobrious – some words even confounded our top spellers. Students who made it through to … Continued
DAV Regional Debating Competition – Round 1
The first round of the DAV Regional Debating Competition was held on Thursday 5 March. This competition takes place over five rounds throughout the year and is an excellent opportunity for debaters of all abilities to develop their skills with collaboration, critical thinking and public speaking. St Margaret’s School are proud to host this competition … Continued
Year 7 English Author Visit
On Thursday 27th February, renowned Australian author, Kirsty Murray, conducted an afternoon workshop with all Year 7 SMS students and their teachers in the Senior School lecture theatre. Kirsty is the author of the current Year 7 novel, The Four Seasons of Lucy McKenzie, a time travel fiction set in Australia, and she shared her … Continued
VCE Geography – Docklands Fieldwork
Fieldwork is described in the Australian Curriculum as an ‘essential’ skill in the study of Geography and is also a compulsory part of Units 1-3 V.C.E. Geography. In the course of their studies of Geography at St Margaret’s our students conduct fieldwork in a wide range of Australian environments from Victoria’s Limestone Coast to the … Continued
