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Berwick College

Locality: Berwick, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8768 1000

Address: 65-69 Manuka Road 3806 Berwick, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au

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24.01.2022 provides exceptional care and support for students. In these extraordinary times it can be helpful to talk to someone you know, a teacher or our amazing wellbeing team. Check out the Wellbeing team’s Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/berwickcollege_wellbeing/ which promotes positive self-care and how to seek help if you need it and our Library’s Wellness Collection free wellbeing ebooks and audio books on the ePlatform https://www.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au/libraryrc/. The Wellbeing Corner in our recent newsletter had a great reminder on how to let go of worries which are beyond our control. Take a moment to check these out if not for yourself, maybe to help others around you.

22.01.2022 Thank you to our amazing school community for all you have done this term. Classes finish today at 2:30pm - enjoy the holidays and take time to relax.

21.01.2022 Last week our College Principal, Kerri Bolch sadly informed our school community in the school newsletter of the sudden passing of our long serving School Council President, Mr Roger Hall. Roger will be remembered as a genuine, kind and compassionate man, for his long term involvement in the Rotary community and his strong advocacy for public education in his leadership role over 30 years. Roger’s hard work and dedication to our school has been instrumental in the provision o...f resources and facilities that are enjoyed by our students, past present and future. He has never wavered in his interest and vision for the College. Students and parents would be familiar with Roger because of his attendance at Information Nights, Presentation Nights, Presentation Balls and his passion and support of the performing arts. He would often drop in and chat to staff members and was a favourite with the office ladies, particularly when they joined him in his love of Geelong FC. He has served on panels to appoint eight principals, supporting them in developing and implementing the broad vision and direction of the College. We are missing him terribly. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with his family and friends at this sad time. See more

21.01.2022 Year 12 student Ashlee, recently featured in the article 'Shooting for inclusion with Netball Victoria'. Ashlee is a proud Indigenous young woman who plays for the Casey Demons' and dreams of joining the Vixens in the future. We are proudly cheering for you all the way...https://www.racv.com.au//racv-netball-victoria-partnership

19.01.2022 To see a project such as the new Health & Wellbeing Centre come into being takes incredible effort, persistence and dedication. Today, being RUOK Day, it is a good reminder of our school values of resilience and perseverance and of the practical care and support we provide to generations of young people. The vision of a Health & Wellbeing Centre started more than 8 years ago and will strengthen our local community in this increasingly complex world.

19.01.2022 The mask will block our smiles, but not our spirits. #productionweek #alittledifferentthisyear #bcda

18.01.2022 It is with a sense of great pride that we can announce that Berwick College is again, Victorian Education Excellence Award finalists in the category of Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award Mrs Karen Crawley and for the second year in row, Outstanding Business Manager Award Mr Juan Hompart. The 2020 winners will be announced at the end of October and you can view our nomination by clicking the link below: We are very proud of our staff who inspire our students to succeed and make a positive difference in the lives of others. https://www.education.vic.gov.au//awards/Pages/veeafinalis

18.01.2022 Thank you to Cassandra and Shae who delivered our Remembrance Day address today. It was a privilege to reflect on the price paid by those who willingly laid down their lives for others. The gains of freedom, justice and democracy required the tragic and costly sacrifice of so many lives. In silence, our school community considered what we have gained by the bravery of our armed forces in wars since the end of the First World War, and also what somebody else has lost as a result. We will remember them.

14.01.2022 Jess Miller: Another ex student of Berwick College pursuing a career in the Arts. Congratulations Jess, your hard work has paid off. Jess’ story: I graduated fr...om Berwick College in 2004, with my focus in VCE being Performing Arts subjects, including dance (back in the olden days, before BCDA existed). After leaving school, and with the help of coffee, I undertook a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Dance/Drama) and a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) at Deakin University. From there, I went on to pursue my love of dance by completing a Full time course at APO Arts Academy, as well as an extra year in Musical Theatre. Over the next 10 years, I made a living in the Performing Arts Industry (and continuously ignored my parents begging me to pursue a more stable job). This included Television and Film roles, music video clips, TV commercials and the ongoing role of Columbia in a touring Rocky Horror tribute showas well as many auditions and many rejections. Eventually, I found my true calling in hosting kids shows, including Peppa Pig, Giggle and Hoot, Looney Tunes, Kung Fu Panda, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blinky Bill, Smurfs and many others. Through those shows, I was given the opportunity to tour around Australia over a 4 year period, and also host at some major Melbourne events including Carols By Candlelight. The hosting and presenting experience that I gained from those gigs, eventually lead me to where I am now, which is a radio announcer on KIIS 101.1 and a TV traffic reporter for Channel 7, 9 and 10 News.

14.01.2022 Course Counselling is nearly finished thanks to all our leaders for their time and assistance. A big thank you also to our exceptional principal class team on Principals’ day - Ms Kerri Bolch Principal and Assistant Principals Mr Mark Woodbridge, Mrs Alison Birkett, Mr James Doble and Mrs Cassandra Marinopoulos for the difference they make each day to the lives of young people and the broader community. A challenging and complex role, much of which is unseen, we are privileged to have a team that support and lead staff and inspire students you are all amazing!

13.01.2022 Peter Hitchener OAM is a terrific encourager of our VCE and VCAL students. ‘Hitch’ wanted to come out and speak to our students but has sent this message to cheer them up! Our sentiment exactly - You have got this!

07.01.2022 The textiles department is a very popular place today as students and staff took the opportunity to make masks. Great job everyone!

06.01.2022 Can you donate preserved food and toys in good condition for families in need within the Casey area? Organised by Berwick Rotary, help us make a difference this Christmas by filling the cage located in the foyer of administration with donations to the Benevolent Society.

05.01.2022 We hope you have been able to relax over the holidays! Your Homegroup teacher, class teachers and coordinators are looking forward to seeing you all online on Monday (5th). All the very best to our amazing Year 11 and 12 students who will be taking the General Achievement Test (GAT) onsite on Wednesday (7th). We are keen to see some year levels (Year 7 and Year 10 - 12 for VCE/VET subjects) resuming on site learning on Monday (12th). As always, we will be guided by the DET and health experts and we will keep you updated of any developments or changes.

04.01.2022 Our Carrie Archer is in the newspaper this weekjust a reminder to vote for our Westfield Finalist. https://www.westfield.com.au//h43wLqSMCQ/local-heroes-2020 The three top finalists per Westfield Centre are each awarded a $10,000 grant for their organisation. If Carrie is successful, we will use the funds to buy a dining table, cooking utensils and equipment for the new Wellbeing Centre. https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au//six-local-heroes-r/

04.01.2022 Carrie Archer is a Westfield Local Hero Finalist! https://surveys.reputation.com/surveys3/run Something wonderful is happening at Berwick College, with volunteer youth worker Carrie Archer running a highly successful cooking program for vulnerable students. "Together we see a combination of life, cooking and social skills emerge and the outcome is amazing," Carrie says. Carrie is an outstanding volunteer who has chosen to sacrifice her time to positively impact the health a...nd wellbeing of the next generation." Not everyone is able to volunteer but we all can vote and recognise our very own local hero making a difference in our school! The three top finalists per Westfield centre are each awarded a $10,000 grant for their organisation. If Carrie is successful, we will use the funds to buy a dining table with more space to work and cooking utensils and equipment. See more

02.01.2022 VCE Studio Arts students are enjoying an online incursion of Monash University Museum of Art - learning how they exhibited, marketed and promoted Samson Young's work and becoming more familiar with gallery conservation and presentation of artworks. What an interesting morning - Thanks Mrs Diaz!

02.01.2022 First day of production filming today! It was so great to see the students performing their self-choreographed routines after working on them so hard during remote learning! Can't wait to see the final product