Burgmann Anglican School

This term, Year 4 students participated in The Resilience League, a wellbeing program designed to build confidence, resilience and emotional awareness.

Through lessons, discussions and practical challenges, students explored topics including anxiety, rational thinking, assertive behaviour, conflict resolution and strategies for facing challenges one step at a time.

Swipe through to hear directly from our students about what they learned and how they applied these skills through the Camp Staircase Challenge.

After spending the past 12 months at Burgmann as a Rotary exchange student from Lille, France, Calix recently shared a little of his culture with our youngest learners.

Joining Monsieur Chapman's Year 1 and Year 2 French classes, Calix spoke about life in France, his hometown and school experiences before introducing students to pétanque, a traditional French game.

The students were quick learners. One Year 2 student even managed to defeat Calix in a friendly match.

The visit was a wonderful example of the connections that exist across our School community, bringing together students from different year levels through curiosity, conversation and a shared love of learning.

As Calix prepares to return home later this month, we thank him for the contribution he has made to our community and wish him every success for the future.

Congratulations to Burgmann alumna Vanessa Vongsouthi (Class of 2013), who has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

As Research Founder and Head of Bioengineering at Samsara Eco, Vanessa is helping develop breakthrough technology that can recycle plastics and textiles in new ways, addressing one of the world's biggest environmental challenges.

We are proud to see Vanessa recognised among this year's outstanding young innovators and congratulate her on this remarkable achievement.

Year 7 students recently put their smoothie designs to the test as part of a Health inquiry unit focused on making informed decisions about health and wellbeing.

Working in teams, students were challenged to design a smoothie for a specific customer, considering nutrition, taste, inclusion, practicality and cost. After refining their concepts and recipes, they presented their final products to a judging panel that included Jeremy and Morgan from Frankies at Forde.

Having a local business owner involved gave students valuable real-world feedback and encouraged them to consider whether their product would appeal to customers and work in a real café setting.

Thank you to the team at Frankies at Forde for supporting this authentic learning experience and helping our students connect health, creativity and business thinking.

On Saturday, students from Burgmann Anglican School's Chamber Music Program joined the Choir of All Saints Ainslie for To the Soul's Quiet Harbour, an afternoon of chamber and choral music in the historic All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie - ACT.

The concert showcased the skill, musicianship and dedication of our young performers, bringing together student musicians and experienced choristers in a valued partnership between Burgmann and All Saints.

Congratulations to all students who performed, and thank you to our music staff, Nicole Nunan, Lyn Woodgate and Rita Woodhouse, for their leadership and support.

Performances such as these are an important part of our Chamber Music Program, providing students with opportunities to collaborate, perform in professional settings and share their music with the wider community.

Many of these students will now represent Burgmann at the Wollongong Eisteddfod this weekend, and we wish them every success.

Our footballers were fortunate to spend time today with former Burgmann student Campbell Reid, who returned to the School while visiting Australia from the UK.

After leaving Burgmann in Year 9 to pursue football opportunities in England, Campbell has continued his football journey while studying at university in Manchester and playing semi-professional football with clubs including Nantwich Town and Trafford FC.

Working alongside Burgmann Head of Football and Coerver Coaching's Richard Terry, who first coached Campbell as a young player, Campbell shared skills, advice and experiences from his football journey with current students.

It was a valuable opportunity for our players to learn from someone who has pursued the sport at a high level and who was keen to give back to the next generation of footballers.

Thank you, Campbell, for spending time with our students.

The clock is ticking.

Tickets are now live for Midnight: The Cinderella Musical, presented by the students of Burgmann Anglican School.

Filled with dazzling music, humour, heart and theatrical magic, this fresh retelling of Cinderella transforms the Heyward Hall into an enchanted royal court for a limited season.

23 to 25 July

Book your tickets now via Humanitix.

https://events.humanitix.com/burgmann-presents-midnight-the-cinderella-musical

Burgmann’s Year 11 and 12 Drama students recently took part in Canberra Theatre Centre’s Act Up! program, a full day of creative and performance-based learning designed to immerse students in professional theatre practice, with a few familiar faces even appearing in an ABC Canberra news segment covering the event.

Across the day, students participated in workshops exploring puppetry, clowning and technical theatre, attended a live performance and rehearsed on the Playhouse stage before presenting their own original devised works.

This year’s performances explored complex contemporary themes, including the influence of technology and social media on relationships, and the dangers of censorship and blind obedience within a dystopian political setting.

Performing in a professional theatre environment gave students the opportunity to further develop their confidence, collaboration and performance skills, while also experiencing the creative discipline and critical thinking that underpin contemporary drama practice.

National Reconciliation Week invites all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and futures, and on the role each of us plays in the journey of reconciliation.

This year’s theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation is not passive. It calls on all of us to listen, learn, build relationships and take meaningful action.

At Burgmann, reconciliation is not confined to a single week. It is reflected in the relationships we continue to build with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in the learning that takes place across our classrooms and in the way we seek to visibly demonstrate respect for First Nations histories and cultures throughout our School.

Featured here is Healing on Country, commissioned for Burgmann by Ngunnawal artist Richie Allan. Representing regeneration and healing, the artwork reflects the importance of connection to Country, to community and to one another. Centred around a shared meeting place, it speaks to the ongoing journey of reconciliation and our shared responsibility to care for each other and the world around us.

National Reconciliation Week provides an important opportunity for reflection and learning, while also reminding us that reconciliation is shaped through everyday actions, conversations and commitments across our community.

Applications are now open for the new Burgmann Year 11 Scholarships for students entering Year 11 in 2027.

Open to both current and prospective students, the scholarships recognise students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership and service, alongside a genuine commitment to contributing positively to school life.

Principal Leonie Harwood said the scholarships were designed to support students as they make the most of the opportunities and challenges presented during the final years of schooling.

“These scholarships reflect Burgmann’s commitment to recognising and encouraging students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership and service, while continuing to grow in character and purpose throughout Years 11 and 12.”

Each scholarship provides a 25 per cent remission of Annual Tuition Fees for Years 11 and 12.

Applications close Monday 15 June.

Learn more:
https://www.burgmann.act.edu.au/enrol/year-11-scholarship