In Focus
Interim Head of Campus update – 27 April 2017
In the northern hemisphere, the British terms are still referred to in some independent schools and universities by festivals in the Church year, for example the Easter Term, the Michaelmas Term, the Hilary Term, the Trinity Term. In this part of the southern hemisphere, we have been more prosaic. Term Two has begun after Easter, … Continued
ANZAC Day
The conditions were cold, wet and muddy – but so were the conditions for the ANZACs as English and Humanities teacher Greg Ashcroft pointed out to the boys on the day. A stunning number of boys joined staff and the girls from St Margaret’s on their march from the RSL on Langmore Lane to the … Continued
Hot Cross Bun Drive
One of our favourite parts of Easter is the good old hot cross bun. Nowadays they come in a whole range of flavours, and in partnership with Baker’s Delight in Berwick Central. BGS students were able to sample the whole range whilst contributing to fundraising for SRC projects. While traditional hot cross buns remained a … Continued
Equestrian update
Over the Term 1 break, our SMS/BGS Equestrian team were well represented at The Peter Horobin Saddlery Interschool Equestrian State Championships. This prestigious event is held annually at The National Equestrian Centre in Werribee, where riders from all over Victoria come to compete in a variety of disciplines for a place in the squad for … Continued
Government Collection of data
The notice of data collection from the The Australian Government Department of Education and Training regarding student residential addresses can be reviewed here. 2017 Statement of Addresses Notice The information is de-identified and is used to calculate funding levels for the School. This information is collected from schools on a regular basis. If you have … Continued
Head of Campus Update – 27 April 2017
Welcome to Term 2. Looking ahead we have a very busy term with many major events on the calendar. These include the Year 11 and 12 Formal, the school production of Man The Balloon, NAPLAN tests, Year 7, 8 and 9 camps, Year 10 Work Experience, exams, Masters recital, House carnivals, Social Service activities and … Continued
House Cross Country carnival
The last Tuesday of Term 1 saw the running of the House Cross-Country for 2017. The Senior School students were greeted with perfect weather, however, no amount of sunshine was going to make the three-kilometre course any easier. Olivia Weston was the winner of the final race, with her time of 11m: 44s missing the … Continued
SMS Psychology students at Monash University
Ashleigh Tsui-Po and Lauren Herbert were invited to MC a seminar for the Convergence Science Network at Monash University. The event was attended by leading scientists and academics from a number of industries. The event organisers were highly complementary of Ashleigh and Lauren as they did a wonderful job of expertly guiding the audience through … Continued
VSPA All That Jazz
The end of Term 1 saw the VSPA presentation of All That Jazz held in the Drama Space. A smoky jazz bar atmosphere was created and the scene was set for the evening. The first half featured the fabulous Peter Bennett Trio who performed jazz standards for a full capacity audience. The floor show featured … Continued
Geography Fieldwork
Term 1 was a busy time for Geography students at SMS, with several classes heading out on fieldwork trips to a variety of locations. Fieldwork is an essential component of Geography education. Not only does fieldwork allow for the personalisation of learning, it is well recognised that a more sensory experience aids memory and meta-cognition. … Continued
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and Environment Team Update
Thursday was very productive clearing out two garden beds and sowing some spring onion seeds, which we had collected and dried earlier this year. Our broad beans that we planted just before the break are going very well and we will have to build trellis’ next week to manage their growth. Unfortunately, the wet weather … Continued
From the Principal – 25 April 2017
I walked this morning with our School in the 2017 ANZAC march at Berwick. It was a solemn and precious occasion, and what struck me was the absolute authenticity of the experience. All the St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School students walked with genuine respect, humility and curiosity: curiosity about the world and the events … Continued
