Berwick College Newsletter

Year 9

'Connection to self, school & community'

It has already been a busy and exciting term for our year 9s filled with events like the Careers Expo, Athletics Day, Level Up Day, Cross Country, ANZAC day, the school production of Matilda Jnr and Frost/Kenny Day. Later in the term, year 9s can look forward to many more events and Homegroup competitions.

Programs and events 

Athletics Day

On Wednesday, the 28th of May, our year 9s participated in the annual Athletics Carnival. A special thank you goes to the PE domain and all staff who ensured the event ran smoothly.

Well done to the following year 9 students for their participation in the Athletics Carnival: Skye Oravec, Tahlia Kenny, Giaan Rojas, Alexis Amos, Eleanor Campbell, Violet O’Loughlin, Baylie Westling, Matilda Carr, Zoe Bonifacio, Zarni Scott, Oliver Van Den Brink, Max Bauer, Aiden Aravinthan, Keipha Hanna, Tim Snelling, Rueben Boribon, Zac Alter, Ritesh Kanakamedala, Cristian Scalia, Chris Bulos, Archer Byers, Akshay Thinagaran, Harry Johnson and Max Marotta.

Year 9 Homegroup Competition “Challenge Wednesdays”

Our Year 9 Homegroup Competition for Term 2 is Challenge Wednesdays. Every Wednesday morning, one student in each Homegroup takes on a fun physical challenge to earn points for their homegroup. The winning Homegroup can choose between a delicious pancake breakfast or a sizzling lunchtime sausage sizzle. 

 

Well done Mackenzie Rackham (9C), Sienna Watson (9A) and Monique Richards (9A) who have competed and won points for their homegroup this term!

 

 

 

Year 9 Level Up Day – Celebrating Connection

On Friday, 23rd of May, our year 9 students participated in the much-anticipated Level Up Day—a special event designed to deepen their connection to school, self, and community.

The day began with two morning sessions that highlighted connection to community and school. Group A engaged in an inspiring Alumni session in the PAC, with former student Chris May who is a Leading Firefighter for Fire Rescue Victoria and also a Sergeant in the Army Reserves. Students also attended a motivational assembly in the C-block Amphitheatre, focusing on school spirit, goals and values. 

The energy and reflection continued in Periods 3 and 4, which were all about connection to self. Students rotated through 'Consent Labs' in the PAC, a powerful and interactive session designed to teach about consent and boundaries, and a 'Celebration' session in the Stadium, where students connected through fun, team-building activities that celebrated personal and collective achievements.

The day concluded with the 'Passion Period' in Period 5—an opportunity for students to explore activities and interests that resonate with their personal values and aspirations. This session beautifully tied together all three themes of the day: school, self and community. Students learned how to skateboard, played netball, watched movies or cleaned up Akoonah Park. 

A huge thank you to all the staff, alum, guest presenters, and students who made the Year 9 Level Up Day such a success!

 

Borrowing of sporting equipment at break times (Year level offices)

From now on, borrowing sports equipment (such as balls, bats, etc.) will no longer occur at the PE Office or Foyer. Year 9s can visit C1s to borrow equipment.

 

Green chronicles A reminder that students can cash in their green chronicles for amazing rewards. A great example of this is Daniel, who cashed in his green chronicles in the 2024 Chronicle Auction to win a pancake breakfast for his whole homegroup! Students can be awarded green chronicles for going above and beyond in their classes and demonstrating the College’s ICARE values.

Year 9 Team