Berwick College

Staff and students have enjoyed a wonderful range of activities and lessons for Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme was All In, a reminder that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you to our student leaders who shared the Acknowledgement of Country each morning and to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who prepared Johnny Cakes to share at lunchtimes. Nikiah, our Koorie Leader, reminded our school community that our school values guide how we learn, lead and support one another. We show Aspiration when we commit ourselves to learning the truth about Australia’s history and striving to create a more respectful and inclusive future.
We demonstrate Belonging by ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and cultures are respected, valued and celebrated within our school community.
We strengthen our Community when we listen to one another’s stories with empathy, understanding and respect.
We show Diligence when we continue to educate ourselves, challenge prejudice and work towards reconciliation every day — not just today.
And we pursue Excellence when we lead with kindness, integrity and a commitment to making our school a place where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.
By learning from the past and walking forward together, we can help build a future grounded in truth, respect and unity.

The annual Autumn Soiree was a wonderful success. Instrumental Music students performed for family and friends in a relaxed, casual environment, for many it was their first performance. Instrumental Music teachers and families proudly congratulated all students for their courage, dedication and diligent practice!

Our students were honoured to march and join the Berwick RSL ANZAC service this morning

Today, students and staff gathered to commemorate ANZAC Day and honour the sacrifice of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Our Principal, Josie, reminded us that remembrance is not just about looking back—it is about remembering with intention and choosing how we move forward. It calls us to carry forward the values those soldiers embodied: courage, mateship, respect, and service.

Thank you to our Humanities Learning Leader, Ms Bond, along with staff and our Year 7 students, for preparing this morning’s poppy display. We also acknowledge our College Captains—Teale, Riley, Michelle, and Austin—and Jordi, Tom, Sarah, Tinaya, and Torah for respectfully leading the presentations.

Lest We Forget

Teachers Jannelle Graham, Chris Pentland and Year 12 student Elijah, were honoured at the recent Victorian Sports Awards. Jannelle - Secondary Region Coordinator of the year, Chris - Team Victoria Coach of the year and Elijah received the Outstanding Student Official award. Congratulations 🎊 we are very proud of you 👏

Incoming Harmony Day at Berwick College 🧡✨

A day to celebrate harmony, diversity and kindness within our community. Join us for games, delicious food, music and meaningful conversations as we come together and embrace what makes us unique.

Bring some money, get involved, and be part of the celebration - we can’t wait to see you there!

Some snaps from Year 7 Camp 1. From archery and the flying fox to the ropes course and giant swing, students jumped into amazing activities while making new friends, pushing their comfort zones, and building strong connections with their teachers!
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Our Year 7 students have been doing amazing activities on camp this week including some favourites like archery, the flying fox, ropes course and the giant swing - everyone is having a great time!

Principal, Josie Millard officially welcomed the school community, particularly the new Berwick students in Year 7 and other year levels. Students were reminded of our new school vision to ‘develop people of purpose, character and capacity who enrich society’ and were introduced to their Year Level Leaders and Assistants. Year 12 students proudly sat at the steps and College Captains, Austin, Michelle, Teale and Riley, shared how students could uphold the school values that define the Berwick experience: Aspiration, Belonging, Community, Diligence and Excellence. It was a wonderful start to the 2026 academic year!

We congratulate the Dux of 2025, Miquella Jacobsen (MJ) with an ATAR of 97.40. MJ studied English, Literature, Philosophy, Legal Studies and Mathematical Methods and hopes to study Law with Philosophy next year.

“MJ is a wonderful student. Her teachers love the way she thinks, she has been an integral part of our music program and she has shown what hard work
can do. We are very proud of her.”

And to every other student who committed themselves to completing their Year 12 studies with endeavour and purpose, on behalf of Berwick College, we most sincerely congratulate you! 🎓