In Focus
Stringybark Lodge Gembrook
The Year 7 girls enjoyed three beautiful days of camp in Gembrook in early May. The weather was fine and the activities fun and inviting. Some groups were out on the trail, experiencing camping, backpacking, learning to set up a campsite, preparing food in the bush, mountain biking, caving and abseiling. Others were in the … Continued
Head of Campus Update – 10 May 2018
It’s been an absolute pleasure recently to meet with some of our ELC parents and show them around Junior School. We understand that starting school can be a be a big and sometimes daunting change for young children so it’s important that our families become more familiar with school life beyond the pre-school years. As … Continued
Work Experience
The Year 10 boys recently took part in a week of work experience. They are taking part in a wide range of placements from law firms, media providers, engineers, builders and cabinetmakers. The reports that have filtered back to staff so far have been overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to the boys sharing their … Continued
GTAC investigation
Recently, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School students participated in a new program run by the Gene Technology Access Centre. This program focussed on the historical and modern impact of vaccines. Students worked together with GTAC education officers to complete four learning activities: Modelling transmission of influenza. Identifying methods used to control pandemics, such as … Continued
GTAC Investigation
Recently, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School students participated in a new program run by the Gene Technology Access Centre. This program focussed on the historical and modern impact of vaccines. Students worked together with GTAC education officers to complete four learning activities: Modelling transmission of influenza. Identifying methods used to control pandemics, such as … Continued
Community-Minded Young Women
Year 12 student, Senara Hettige has participated in a Go-Fund-Me Campaign to raise money for cancer research and awareness in memory of her Aunty Wijaylie. To date, she has raised $3,876, well exceeding her goal. Senara will donate the funds raised to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, which provided significant support to her aunt. In … Continued
GSV Swimming and Diving
The SMS Swimming and Diving teams competed at the GSV Division 3 Championship Carnivals at MSAC in Term 1. They were led by Erin Hanley (Swimming) and Susanna Bates (Diving) and all girls performed well to record a number of personal bests. Congratulations to Sienna Chandler Y11 who qualified for the prestigious GSV Finals Night … Continued
GSV Softball Premiers
The SMS Senior Softball team has capped off the perfect season by taking out the GSV Senior A Grade Premiership. Training began late last year including some sessions with Australian players and coaches, which were invaluable. Having been dominant throughout the regular season, the team finished undefeated in their zone to progress to finals held … Continued
From the Principal – 3 May 2018
The Power of Community Communication There is an exercise that looks at peoples’ understanding of the word ‘picnic’. Participants are asked to write down 10 words that come to mind when they hear the word ‘picnic’. Usually deep discussion ensues regarding whether a ‘rug’ is the same as a ‘blanket’, do ‘wine’ and ‘champagne’ essentially … Continued
Head of Campus Update – 3 May 2018
Two events of the past week have really stood out to me in defining what is special about our Berwick Grammar School community and I think worthy of sharing. Last Thursday our School paid respects to the service and sacrifice of our forebears through our ANZAC Commemoration Service. Prior to our Muster, where the … Continued
STAR WARS WEEK
The Force was with us at Berwick Grammar School as we celebrated Star Wars Week during the first week of May. With boys learning all about mindfulness and how this is explored by the Jedi Knights in Star Wars through our lunchtime Jedi Academy, we thought we might extend some of these lessons through a … Continued
JEDI ACADEMY
What better way to introduce young people to the power of mindfulness than to tap into their interest in the Star Wars movie franchise! Our wonderful school Psychologists, Nina Stefanovic and Bianca Moran have designed a program to help boys get in touch with key wellbeing concepts by relating it to Star Wars characters. We … Continued
