Alumni Spotlight

Thursday 19 March, we had the pleasure of welcoming back a panel of Berwick College Alumni to speak with our Year 12 cohort. 

It was a great opportunity for students to hear from those who were in their position not long ago and gain some real perspective on the year ahead. A big thank you to our 2024 alumni, Tarran Frost, Antonio Oshana and Bayley Burton, alongside our 2025 alumni, Logan Burton, Charlee Lancaster and Miquella (MJ) Jacobsen, for taking the time to come back and share their experiences. 👏

The session focused on giving students honest, practical insight into Year 12, from managing study and SACs to handling stress and navigating what comes next. Each alum shared a snapshot of their journey, followed by an engaging Q&A that touched on study routines, staying motivated, balancing commitments, exams and life after school. Some key takeaways included the value of consistency, finding balance to avoid burnout, and making the most of resources like practice SACs and exams. It was also reassuring for students to hear that pathways are not always linear, and that it is okay not to have everything figured out straight away. It was especially meaningful hearing our alumni reflect on the support they had at Berwick College 🩵 

From dedicated teachers to after-school homework clubs and practice SACs, it is clear how much these opportunities shaped their experience. A standout resource for many of the alum was the mentor program at Berwick, with both Logan and Bayley Burton sharing that they chose Jannelle Graham as their mentor, someone they described as more of a “tour guide for life” 🌟

Thank you again to all of our alumni for giving back in such a genuine and impactful way. We know that your stories and advice are already making a difference for our current students!

If you are a Berwick College alum or know an alum with a great story to share, we would love to hear from you. 

Please reach out to our Alumni Program Coordinator, Jessica, to get involved – alumni@berwickcollege.vic.edu.au