AddressBerwick College began in 1977 as Berwick High School with an enrolment of 113 students, growing to an expected enrolment of 1750 in 2024. It has grown into a well-established and vibrant community where thousands of students, including second generations of families, have experienced their secondary education.
Berwick College is an embedded part of the local community, striving to prepare its students to thrive in a world which values interpersonal skills as much as academic excellence. Berwick College does not believe in a `one size fits all¿ education and offers a positive, caring and safe learning environment in which all students can achieve success through its comprehensive and differentiated curriculum, and an extensive extra-curricular program.
Berwick College lives by its motto `I shall grow¿ by actively promoting a culture that celebrates the achievement of excellence, that values and respects individual diversity and that encourages participation by all members of the community. Students at Berwick College are very conscious of the opportunities being offered to them and take pride in themselves and the College. Student voice is valued at the College, as is student welfare. Student achievements are formally recognized and celebrated in college publications, social media and at whole school assemblies, on the school¿s website and at annual assemblies for success.
The College¿s positive culture, high expectations and rigorous teaching and learning programs have consistently translated into excellent VCE results. These factors have maximised tertiary educational opportunities with over 90% of our VCE students who have applied going on to study at university. In addition, VCE Vocational Major provides an applied learning pathway for students. Aside from a reputation for academic excellence, Berwick College also has well-regarded art, music, and sporting programs, as well as an impressive array of extra-curricular offerings. Our students regularly participate in community events and festivals, and represent the school at regional, state, and national level. The richness of the College programs allows students to flourish as they pursue their interests and goals.
Our Vision
Together we give every student the best learning and development experience, making our community a more prosperous place.
This is achieved through.
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING RICH AND VARIED PATHWAYS
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS PERSONAL GROWTH
Values
At Berwick College we the values of Inquiry, Cooperation, Achievement, Resilience, Empathy.
Our students are placed in one of eight Learning Teams to build strong relationships with the home group and to personalise our processes. Each Learning Team has eight Home Groups led by a Home Group teacher to ensure our students and families have a familiar staff member as their first contact. The best interest of our students is our guiding principle, and we work closely with our families to get the best possible outcomes.
Our curriculum programs are underpinned by Literacy, Numeracy and wellbeing. Our curriculum structure is aligned with our Vision and Mission and has an unswerving focus on learning skills, underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum in Years 7 to 10. Our senior students can access a wide range of VCE and Applied Learning Programs, including university enrichment courses and HeadStart, as part of a three-year pathway to success.
The College has three areas of excellence that enrich and extend the curriculum. These are:
· Basketball and Dance Academies
· High Achievers¿ Program
· Inclusion and Interventions
The College delivers intervention and extension classes in Literacy and Numeracy for students who require support. Additional supports include a range of performance and arts-based programs, bullying prevention, acceptance, emotional regulation and programs that support diversity and inclusion.
The College is committed to developing happy, healthy and resilient learners and we have invested significantly in allied health expertise and a range of specialist intervention programs underpinned by Resilience and Respectful Relationships and School Wide Positive Behaviour Support practices.
