In Focus
From the Principal – 21 September 2017
Recognising and knowing each other’s stories is something I value. It is my intention to travel to Sri Lanka this break in an attempt to get to know Sri Lankan culture better, especially as there are a number of people in our community who share such heritage. Growing up in South East Asia has taught … Continued
Head of Campus Update – 21 September 2017
Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…. Some of the boys in Year 9 and 10 were aghast earlier in the term when I informed them that Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ was the finest novel I had ever read. I probably shared their perspective that is was all a bit too much … Continued
BGS Basketball Championship
Earlier in the term the BGS Junior Basketball team took part in the Victorian Champions Cup basketball tournament, formerly known as the McDonald’s Cup. The boys competed very hard on the day, despite losing Jet Marsham to a serious knee injury early in the first match against Carey Grammar School. The boys managed to win … Continued
Student Exchange
We have welcomed 40 students from our partner schools in China. The senior students from Xuejun High School in Hangzhou were hosted by generous families and provided the opportunity for students who travelled to China during our Term 1 break to reconnect, build on their new friendships and reciprocate the generosity their school community showed … Continued
Environment Team Update
It has been a busy time for the BGS Environment Team since Science Week. After the BBQ raised in excess of $200 we were able to secure worms and start the worm farm. It is located at the back of the canteen and the worms are on a special diet; kitchen scraps but no onion, … Continued
BGS IN CONCERT 2017
A most enjoyable evening was had by all those at the Rosanove Auditorium for the BGS In Concert 2017. A truly diverse array of music styles was heard throughout the night performed by the Performance Ensembles and soloists. The evening began with a tribute to Stevie Wonder, which featured the Senior Concert Band, Con Brio … Continued
LANGUAGES
Our Year 6 BGS boys took part in a Chinese cooking session last week with Ms Tan. The boys made dumplings and had some assistance from a Year 10 mentor, Mitchell Axnick, who is currently studying Chinese. The boys took this opportunity to not only build some cooking skills but also practice their Chinese. This … Continued
Year 9 Gippsland Maths Games Day 2017
On Wednesday 16 August, two teams from Year 9 headed to Federation University in Gippsland for the annual Maths Association of Victoria Games Day. With high hopes for success, the boys planned their strategy on the bus. The day consisted of six rounds of competitions including Team Puzzles, Team Problem Solving, Games and a Team … Continued
Melbourne Writers’ Festival
On 20 August, our Year 7 and 8 English Extension classes were treated to a day at the Melbourne Writer’s Festival. The boys attended a lecture and book reading by two prominent teen authors, as well as an illustration workshop facilitated by Indigenous illustrator, Lisa Kennedy, which aimed to show students what inspiration can be … Continued
Victorian Schools Cycling Championship Road Series
Success for St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School at the Victorian Schools Cycling Championship Road Series at Casey Fields. After three rounds of Mountain Biking, the HPV and Cycling Squad’s attention turned to Victorian School’s Road Cycling Championship – East Zone, held at Casey Fields. SMS/BGS had 26 students competing in the event held in … Continued
SIS Debating Semi-Finals
On Thursday 14 September at the SIS Debating Semi-Finals, our two junior teams were regrettably knocked out of the competition. Despite this, their achievement in getting this far should still be celebrated. They have undoubtedly learned a lot from the experience and are in a great position for next year’s competition. On the brighter side, … Continued
Tournament of Minds
On 19 August, Berwick Grammar School sent two teams to participate in the Tournament of Minds Competition, held at Deakin University in Burwood. This exciting competition aims to develop critical thinking, teamwork, risk-taking and inquiry based problem solving in young minds. It is a rare opportunity for students across year levels to work collaboratively together. … Continued
