In Focus
Visit to Gene Technology Access Centre
On Thursday 2 November, our Unit 2 Biology students, and a small number of students intending to study Biology in Year 11, were treated to an excursion at the Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC). The boys completed an examination into the nature and diversity of parasitic organisms, their impacts on human and animal health and … Continued
MCG Tour
Sport plays a significant role in learning at BGSl, for team work, fitness and the development of gross motor skills. In acknowledgement of this, the Year 6 and 7 students of BGS headed in to the MCG to experience a behind the scenes tour of the iconic building. Forays in to the home team’s change … Continued
Orientation Day Year 7 2018
On Tuesday 31 October, Berwick Grammar School welcomed their incoming Year 7 cohort for 2018. Some time to meet and greet each other quickly evolved in to an action packed day of learning about the school, its opportunities and self. Boys worked in performing arts classes, demonstrating some flair with fun drama based games. They … Continued
Performing Arts
It has been a busy Term 4. The Big Band was invited to perform at the Casey Concert Band’s Swing into Spring concert held at the Rosanove Auditorium on Sunday 29 October. The ensemble played extremely well and it was a great opportunity for them to also hear a semi-professional Big Band. The Year 9 … Continued
SIS Art and Technology Exhibition
The diverse talents and interests of students of BGSl were strongly represented at the annual SIS Art and Technology Exhibition, which opened on Monday night at the Frankston Arts Centre. The exhibition included an impressive display of pieces from students in Year 7-12 across Art, Visual Communication Design, Media and Product Design and Technology. Guest … Continued
SIS SPORTS TEAMS OFF TO A FLYER and 2 REPRESENTATIVES AT STATE ATHLETICS
The beginning of Term 4 has seen plenty of success for our BGS athletes both from a team and individual perspective. With no BGS or SIS Carnivals this term, our focus quickly became SIS weekly sport, and trying to continue on the pennant winning form from Term 3 when the Senior Basketball and Intermediate Touch … Continued
From the Principal – 19 October 2017
I was fortunate to visit Sri Lanka in the last break. As mentioned, I wanted to understand better those parts of our community that come from this extraordinary place. It was an unforgettable experience where I had an opportunity to engage with some Sri Lankan families in an unexpected and delightful way. This all happened … Continued
Great results at Round 5 of the Victorian HPV Series
Near perfect weather conditions were experienced for the final round of the Victorian HPV Series held at Casey Fields last Saturday. The St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School’s Human Powered Vehicle and Cycling Squad had 65 students and 24 parents and former students competing, fielding a total of 11 teams. With 109 vehicles entered into … Continued
Head of Campus Update – 19 October 2017
‘Strategy makes a better woodcutter than strength. Strategy keeps a pilot’s ship on course when crosswinds blow it over the wine-blue sea. Strategy wins races for charioteers…..a man who knows how to win with lesser horses keeps his eye on the post and cuts the turn close, from the start keeping tension on the reins … Continued
Environment Team Update
The first week back at school saw the environment team make a concerted effort in the garden on Thursday. We harvested a huge amount of broad beans and some spring onions. We cleared the broccoli out and made the two beds ready for summer crops. With high temperatures in the coming weeks we will need … Continued
Class of 2017 Valedictory Dinner
The 2017 Berwick Grammar School Valedictory Dinner was held at Fenix Events in Richmond on Wednesday 18 October and was attended by the Class of 2017, parents and friends, the Principal Ms Rome, Head of Campus, Dr Steven Middleton and Berwick Grammar staff. The night was a huge success and included an address by Mr Mark Dunstan, Year … Continued
Victorian State Badminton
Earlier this year, Year 8 student Gavin Li was selected to play in the Under 15 Victorian State Team for Badminton, called the ‘Victorian Demons’. Gavin’s peers in Year 8 rallied around him and helped fundraise for his trip to Perth, demonstrating fantastic support for Gavin. Gavin went to Perth for the National Championships in … Continued
