In Focus
RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB CLINIC
Members of the SMS AFL9s and BGS AFL teams recently had the opportunity to take part in a football clinic with the Richmond Football Club. Amongst others, experienced footballers such as Josh Caddy, Steven Morris, Kamdyn McIntosh and young gun Shai Bolton, shared their expertise with our students and offered insight into what it takes … Continued
Maison de St Claire French Immersion Camp
A group of Year 11 and 12 SMS and BGS French students headed up to Maison de St Claire, 45 minutes from Byron Bay, to participate in a week long French immersion camp run by Gilles Berger, a very experienced native French teacher. The aim was to improve the students’ listening, speaking and writing skills … Continued
DAV Debating
The St Margaret’s debaters continued to experience success in Round 4 of the DAV Competition, exhibiting poise and quick-thinking as they faced further secret topic debates. Our A and C grade teams narrowly lost their debates while our B grade team had a significant victory of 8 points. Congratulations must go to Sithmi Obadage for … Continued
Head of Campus Update – 27 July 2017
We’ve had a great return to school and the students seem keen to be back with their classmates and teachers to continue working and learning together during Semester 2. As always, the Junior School is buzzing with activity as we plan and prepare for the many and varied learning opportunities over the next 9 weeks. … Continued
Head of Campus Update – Dr Steven Middleton, 27 July 2017
I have experienced a delightfully warm welcome to Berwick Grammar School over the course of the week. My thanks to all for their kind wishes. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to speak to the boys for the first time. The two key ideas I expressed to them were to seize every opportunity provided to … Continued
JAZZ CABARET NIGHT
During the last week of term, the Music Department put together a wonderful night of Jazz music, featuring the Big Band, Vocal Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Vocal Soloists and the VCE Class Ensemble. Over 120 parents and friends brought along their hampers , sat back and enjoyed the incredible musical talents of the boys. … Continued
BAD SCIENCE
On June 23, the students at Berwick Grammar experienced The Bad Science Show. Nicholas Johnson gave a crash course in critical thinking and recreated the worst science in the world. From quack doctors using the placebo effect to bogus psychics fooling even the smartest of scientists, The Bad Science Show dragged science out of the … Continued
BASKETBALL VICTORIA VICTORIAN COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS – JUNIOR
Recently the BGS Junior Basketball Team took part in the Basketball Victoria Victorian College Championships regional qualifier. The boys performed extremely well on the day winning three games and falling just short in a fourth. The team was coming off a very strong SIS season where they won three games, drew one and lost narrowly … Continued
INTRODUCING OUR NEW CAPTAINS
Leadership is more than a public vote – leadership is quality shown by those who value service to their community. At Berwick Grammar School, we recognize the leadership of those students who actively contribute to the positive life of the school. At the end of Semester Colours and Awards Assembly, we recognized two Year 12 … Continued
OODNADATTA TREK 2017
On Sunday 25 June, 42 very excited students (and 4 excited staff) embarked on the Oodnadatta Trek. Unfortunately, for the third year running, road conditions to Oodnadatta were impassable, so the itinerary was changed and we travelled via Coober Pedy. After 3 days travelling and stopping in country towns including Renmark, Port Augusta, and witnessing … Continued
Coding and Robotics
After much anticipation, the BGS Coding and Robotics Club is set to get off the ground, having received their first shipment of Arduino sets. These kits will be fundamental in teaching the boys of BGS the basics of robotics. Kaelan Dekker and Trent Mitchell, two of our enthusiastic students, have already planned a series of … Continued
Sporting Achievements – Footy, Badminton, Table Tennis
FOOTBALL SUCCESS Year 12 student and Captain of Sport, Joel Laycock has recently been playing senior football for the Pakenham Football Club. Joel still qualifies to play in the Pakenham Under 19s and has often been named as one of the best players in the Seniors. We congratulate Joel on this achievement and will follow … Continued
