In Focus
Year 9 Brain Dissection
Year 9 students have been exploring biological sciences, describing what is required for life through the coordinated function of body systems, in this instance: the nervous system. Students started off the topic by investigating how accessible Melbourne is for people who have a spinal cord injury. They reflected on their experiences whilst being on City … 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
Growing Good Men – The Feynman Technique
Every Tuesday at Berwick Grammar School we have our Growing Good Men Sessions. These pastoral lessons are designed to develop life skills and are delivered by various teachers in year groups. Last week I worked with the Year 12 boys. It was great to follow on from their session with Glenn Manton which focused on … Continued
Y11 Biology – Observing adaptations on a Rocky Foreshore
Year 11 students ventured all the way to Barwon Heads for an informative and successful field trip to meet the outcomes of Unit 1 Biology. Under the guidance of Phil from Marine Freshwater Discovery Centre (MFDC) students took part in a transect sampling activity of a rocky foreshore using tides as their abiotic factor. Students … Continued
A Woman Who Inspires Me…
At our International Women’s Day Assembly, we invited boys to speak about a woman they admired. Amir delivered the following about his tennis idol, Coco Gauff… International Women’s Day is a worldwide celebration marking the achievements and equality of women rights. At Berwick Grammar School, we annually speak about women role models, which have influenced … Continued
Head of Junior School Update – 12 March 2020
It is lovely seeing parents reunited with their children after their day at school or kinder. It takes me back to when my children were younger, especially seeing children warmly embrace and hug their parents as they walk home or get to the car park. Most parents tend to agree that one of the most … Continued
COVID-19 – Update
Dear Parents and Guardians, The wellbeing of all our students and families is of paramount importance to all at St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School. As we are aware, the COVID-19 virus geography and infection rates are continuing to grow across the world. For this reason, we will continue to communicate with our community as … Continued
‘’You can call me, anytime. If you need me, I will be there.’’
With the onset of senior Formal, and the inevitable growing independence of our girls, I thought I would discuss some of the ways to navigate these times. “You can call me, anytime. If you need me, I will be there.” These words did not mean much at the time but in hindsight, I realise the … Continued
Year 7 Eildon Camp
There was a mixture of feelings as students waited in anticipation for camp. Some were feeling ‘nervous’, ‘excited’, ‘worried’ and ‘enthusiastic’. But before students knew it, the adventure had begun. White-water rafting was a highlight for many, with squeals of delight as they glided down the rapids and paddled with all their might to enter … Continued
Year 8 Wilsons Prom
Camp was a fantastic start to Year 8! It began on Monday when we boarded the bus to Wilsons Prom. We were hopeful but a little bit nervous for what awaited us. When we arrived, we split off into our groups as it began to pour with rain – not the most encouraging start to … Continued
Year 9 City Cite Journey
As I reflect on two very busy weeks in Melbourne on the Year 9 City Cite program, I am reminded of the wonderful students that we have the privilege of teaching at St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School. From the hustle and bustle of peak hour journeys on packed trains, to the serenity of Melbourne’s … Continued
From the Principal – 27 February 2020
It has been a challenging week for school communities this week in Australia. Though at St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar we self-assess ourselves routinely, as a result of recent events in other schools I believe it prudent to reflect on our own practices: specifically those regarding how we care for those young people for whom … Continued
