Berwick Fields Primary School

Wanyara Paint Session – Grade 3

Our Grade 3 students recently participated in a wonderful Wanyara Paint session, where they explored Aboriginal symbols connected to our local area in Melbourne. Throughout the session, students learned about the meaning behind these symbols and used them to create their own personal stories.
The students had an amazing time engaging in this creative and meaningful experience, demonstrating curiosity, imagination, and respect for Aboriginal culture and storytelling traditions.
As a cohort, we also collaborated on a special artwork that represents every student. Each child contributed the same symbol to signify themselves, ensuring that everyone was included and connected within the final piece. This collective artwork celebrates our community and the stories we share together.

We are excited to display this beautiful piece somewhere in the school for all to enjoy and appreciate.

Grade 2’s participated in the Billy Cart incursion this week!
We have been focusing on how technology has changed overtime. We have looked at different technologies such as bikes, cars, phones, and cameras. The incursion was again focusing on how the billy cart has changed and developed through time. Students did 3 different activities around this concept.

🏃🏼 Southern Metro Regional Cross Country 🏃🏼

Congratulations to Filip, Phoenix, Jax and Jayden for qualifying for today’s Southern Metro Regional Cross Country by finishing in the top 10 at Division Cross Country.

With Filip unfortunately unwell, Phoenix, Jax and Jayden ran extremely well at today’s event at Hastings Foreshore.
With some extremely quick student athletes up against them as competition, they dug in and gave it a red hot go and performed extremely well.

Jax came 25th out of 73 competitors with a time of 10:25, which was 46 seconds faster than his Division winning time.
Jayden came 71st out of 73 competitors with a time of 11:52, which was 5 seconds faster than his Division time.
Phoenix came 64th out of 84 competitors with a time of 11:26, which was 30 seconds faster than his Division time.

Congratulations on a great term of Cross Country running boys. We look forward to Athletics and Hoop Time now next term.

PE Team

🥇 Division Cross Country 🏃

Congratulations to our 6 superstar runners who competed at Division Cross Country on Wednesday.

On a wet and muddy track with rain pouring throughout each race, our runners gave it a red hot go and came away with excellent results.

1st – Jax A 🥇
5th – Filip K
9th – Phoenix D
10th – Jayden C
11th – Levi L
11th – Billy S

These results mean that Jax, Filip, Phoenix and Jayden will progress to Regional Cross Country with Levi and Billy being the first emergencies for their respective age groups.

A fantastic effort! Well done boys!

GO FIELDERS!!!

PE Team

On Wednesday the 20th, Grade 4 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Melbourne Museum, taking their learning beyond the classroom walls. The day began with a visit to the IMAX theatre, where students watched an inspiring documentary featuring Jane Goodall and learned about the positive impact individuals can have on the world around them.
Throughout the day, students explored a range of fascinating exhibits, including the First Peoples Gallery, Melbourne Story, the Forest Gallery, and the new Our Wondrous World exhibition. The excursion was a wonderful opportunity for students to deepen their understanding through hands-on learning and discovery. Overall, the students had a fantastic day and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

🏉 Interleague and Girls AFL 9’s Interschool Sport 🏉

A huge congratulations to 2 of our Year 6 girls, Ella and Zarli who were last night presented with their South East Juniors Interleague jumpers after making it through the selection process. The girls will now represent SEJ in the Under 12 Girls team at the upcoming Interleague carnival.

Ella and Zarli are also a part of our top of the ladder AFL 9’s Girls team, who are in the middle of their Interschool Sport Winter season. The girls are 2 wins from 2 games with commanding 74-19 and 74-7 victories in the last couple of weeks.

Great work girls!

PE Team

Today we celebrate and acknowledge the work of our wonderful Education Support staff.

Thankyou for everything you do to lead and support our BFPS community.

Thankyou Joy, Vicki, Nicole, Lakshina, Mia, Sylvia B, Sherryn, Kelly C, Brooke C, Elle, Leearna, Hafsa, Brooke D, Fiona, Donna E, Pam, Catherine, Bec J, Suzanne, Bec L, Sonika, Tracy, Chantel, Sam N, Mel O, Sarah, Shelly, Hardeep, Tazmeen, Emily S, Ronelle, Tanya, Grant, Kon, Suranga, Jake, Kareema, Lexie, Mel W, Hayley and Chanelle.

District Cross Country🏃🏃‍♀️

A huge congratulations to the 44 students who participated in our District Cross Country on Tuesday, 12 May at Toomuc Reserve in Pakenham and represented Berwick Fields with pride!
Qualifying for District Cross Country is a huge achievement in itself and we are incredibly proud of every student for trying their absolute best and encouraging each other throughout the day!

Well done to the following students who finished in the Top 10 and have qualified for Division Cross Country:
Jax A – 1st
Filip K – 5th
Levi L – 6th
Phoenix D – 6th
Jayden C – 7th
Billy S – 8th

We also thank the parents and families who came along to support and cheer on our students throughout the event!
Go Fielders! ⭐

On Friday 8th May, students in Grade 3 and Grade 5 participated in an African Drumming incursion. This hands-on incursion gave our students the opportunity to explore rhythm, music, and movement in an engaging way, whilst building confidence and cultural awareness.

🏀 Year 5 Wheelchair Basketball Incursion 🏀

On Monday our Year 5 students participated in a Wheelchair Basketball incursion run by Basketball Victoria.
Students were able to see and participate in activities that give them a first hand view of how sport is played by athletes with disabilities.
A great deal of fun was had practising how to move, racing and turning before bringing these skills into a match of wheelchair basketball.

What a fantastic opportunity for our students!

PE Team