Interschool Sport
Senior Boys Cricket
Early in the term we had a Senior Boys Cricket team represent Berwick College against Gleneagles, Hallam and Nossal High School. We played well at times and at times the opposition got the better of us, especially when playing Nossal H.S who were unbeaten on the day and will progress to the next round. The level of commitment and preparation by the team before the day was impressive and the students should be proud of their efforts even though the results on the day weren’t in our favour. Well done boys!
February 25 - Year 8 Boys Cricket Day
The Year 8 Boys Cricket Team went to Sweeney Reserve to represent our school in three games against Timbarra, Gleneagles and Lysterfield Lake College. Our first game was against Gleneagles who had some accomplished batsman and pacy accurate bowlers. We put up a good fight, but in the end lost by 20 runs chasing a high score. Against Timbarra and Lysterfield Lake we had two very close games. It was a good chance to mix up the batting order to see how the less confident boys deal with the pressure. It was a great day, and we were extremely proud of the sportsmanship shown and the efforts they all put in. Great effort boys!
Congratulations to our Inter Girls Volleyball team for a great day at inter school sport! The girls showed great teamwork and confidence as they competed against four other schools, winning some sets along the way and putting together some strong rallies throughout the day.
Inter boys Volleyball – Thursday 5 March
It was an exciting day of volleyball, with both our A and B teams showing great effort, improvement, and team spirit across all matches.
The A team delivered some outstanding moments, particularly in their match against Timbarra, where they pushed the game to a third set, narrowly losing by just one point due to time. There was fantastic serving across the team, along with impressive defensive efforts. Akshay stood out with some excellent digs and a committed chase to keep the ball alive. Bailey also made some great on-court decisions, contributing strongly to the team’s performance. A special mention to Thenuka, who played one of the games in Crocs after forgetting to change his shoes!
The B team also had a strong showing throughout the day. Their match against Doveton A was a highlight, with a close second set that ended 21–19. Hugo’s energy and court coverage were exceptional, consistently chasing down balls and keeping rallies alive.
Ben Hand showed significant improvement across the day, bouncing back from some early serving challenges to deliver a much stronger second game. His development earned him “Most Improved” honours for the B team.
Off the court, Hugo also demonstrated great leadership, stepping in to coach the A team while his team had a Bye.
A humorous reminder for some players that this was volleyball, not soccer, but the enthusiasm and competitiveness were fantastic to see!
Overall, it was a great day of volleyball, with both teams showing determination, growth, and excellent sportsmanship. Well done to all involved!
Division Swimming – Noble Park
Division Swimming at Noble Park was a fantastic day, with 15 students proudly representing Berwick College across a range of events. All competitors performed exceptionally well, showing great determination, sportsmanship, and team spirit.
A highlight of the day was our overall success, with Berwick College securing nine first-place finishes, with all nine students progressing through to the SMR Swimming Championships.
Congratulations to our individual event winners:
- Ava G – 1st in 100m Breaststroke
- Jack W – 1st in 100m Breaststroke, 50m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke
- Skye O – 1st in 200m Individual Medley
- William W – 1st in 50m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley
- Ella L – 1st in 50m Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke
- Jade K – 1st in 50m Butterfly
- Ethan H – 1st in 50m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke
- Matilda H – 1st in 50m Freestyle
- Zoe J – 1st in 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley
We also took the opportunity on the day to celebrate Beau K’s 18th birthday.
A big thank you to the students in VET Sport and Recreation who attended on the day and assisted with lane judging. Your help was greatly appreciated and contributed to the smooth running of the event.
It was an outstanding performance from all students involved, and we wish those progressing to SMR the very best of luck in their next competition.
Well done to everyone who competed!
SMR Swimming – Oakleigh
Congratulations to the nine students who represented Berwick College at the SMR Swimming Championships in Oakleigh. It was a highly competitive day, with many competitors coming up against swimmers who train regularly in squad programs.
All students should be proud of their efforts, stepping up to the challenge and representing the school with determination and resilience.
A special mention to our standout performers:
- Jack W – 1st in 50m Backstroke, 1st in 50m Breaststroke, and 3rd in 50m Freestyle
- Will Wallace – 1st in 50m Backstroke, 2nd in 50m Freestyle, and 3rd in 50m Breaststroke
Both students performed exceptionally well and have qualified for the State Championships at the end of April. We wish them all the very best as they take on the next level of competition.
Well done to all students involved, an outstanding effort!
Year 7 Tennis
On 25 March, our Year 7 students proudly represented the school at the Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre. The Boys team achieved a strong win against Gleneagles and competed hard against Lysterfield, but were unable to progress further. The girls team, despite having no opponents in their division, conducted themselves exceptionally and will move on to the next stage.
All students should be proud of their efforts, demonstrating excellent teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude throughout the day. They truly reflected our school values of aspiration, belonging, community, diligence, and excellence.
Year 8 Tennis
On Thursday 12 March, the Year 8 Boys and Girls Tennis team ventured out to Pakenham Regional Tennis centre to represent Berwick College. This was the division level of the competition.
The Girls team consisted of Winnie Henry, Janyn Choi, Jade Kelly, Chloe Martin, Claire Rowlwy and Aleyna Sadi.
The Boys team was Rihaab Faris, Dharshan Kabaleeswaran, James Klaric, Yuvraj Malik, Lochlan Rolls and Jaxson Westling.
Both teams fought hard and played in great spirit, and we won the division in both the Girls and Boys competition. Well done to the girls and boys for achieving this level of competition and for playing with fairness and sportsmanship for the competition. Mr Park
Michelle Sommers
Interschool Sport Coordinator