Campus News
Anzac Day
Term 2 has started very smoothly, with the students and staff looking forward to an exciting term ahead. Last Friday, our Middle School participated in the Anzac Day Memorial Service at Berwick. This annual event is an important occasion for us to reflect on the sacrifices made by service men and women. We are proud of the students who marched and represented Edrington so well.
Our school community also came together last week for our annual Anzac Day assembly where we heard from the Chairman of the Board of Legacy Australia, Mr Wayne McNee. Mr McNee spoke to the students about Legacy, explaining that the charity supports more than 30,000 partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health serving our country.
Early Learning Centre
Specialist Classes
Specialist classes are an important part of our learning program and give children the opportunity to hone in on specific skills outside of the classroom.
Creative artistic pursuits such as music, dramatic play and the visual arts contribute to how children understand creativity and imagination, and develop their own sense of identity.
Movement and PE provide children with opportunities to strengthen their motor skills, as well as improving their balance, coordination and agility, all whilst in a fun group environment.
Music is one of the few experiences that uses both sides of the brain (logical and creative). It gets children moving, and thinking whilst promoting numeracy, literacy and emotional skill learnings.
Library offers children exposure to a large quantity of books and texts, as well as providing a connection to school and home through our borrowing system. Research shows children who have the opportunity to participate in library programs show a greater number of emergent literacy behaviours and pre-reading skills.
We look forward to many more specialist class learning opportunities as the year continues.
Junior School
Junior School Family Games
It was wonderful to see so many families at our community Junior School event — the Junior School Family Games Afternoon. From board games to egg and spoon races, skipping and other tabloid activities, there was so much on offer for families to take part in together. It was a brilliant sunny afternoon with lots of ice creams, doughnuts and twirly potatoes on a stick. Thank you to those who bought a Boost Juice. We raised over $2,000 for the Monash Children’s Hospital.
Middle School
In Term 1, Years 7 and 8 students have enjoyed memorable camp experiences, where they had the chance to develop new skills and fully embrace the great outdoors. From adventurous hikes to roasting marshmallows around the campfire, these camps provided a fantastic environment for personal growth and teamwork. We are proud of the way our students embraced these new experiences with enthusiasm.
Our House Athletics Carnival has been a highlight of the year. It was a day full of energy, sportsmanship and participation, with students giving their best in every event. The spirit of teamwork and encouragement was evident throughout the day, and it was great to see everyone supporting each other. Congratulations to Thompson House for winning our House athletics competition for 2025.
On Friday, 9 May, we will be holding a Middle School Mother’s Day breakfast for the mothers or significant women in our children’s lives. More details will be provided about this event next term.
Jeanette Rawlings
Head of Edrington (Berwick)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington (HPFE)
Hi Edrington. I hope you have had a fabulous break with your loved ones. Coming up in Term 2 we have two HUGE events: our Mother’s Day Stall, Monday, 5 May; and our Cross Campus Cross Country Gala, Tuesday, 20 May. We are still looking for more sausage sizzle volunteers for the Cross Country, so if you are available to come and help us cook 2,000 sausages for the students, please register here.
Every Wednesday you will find Jenelle and Amphil at the Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS) from 8.30 am to 10.45 am. The SHUS is always looking for an extra hand, so if you have an hour to spare on a Wednesday to give Amphil and Jenelle a hand in the shop please contact them at shus-berwick@haileybury.vic.edu.au.
Kerry Ilic
HPFE President
