Education is paramount and should be treated as such. Fortunately, we occupy a portion of the world where childhood education is accessible and of high quality. The south-eastern suburb of Berwick, for instance, boasts a large number of schools dedicated to providing their students with the best possible learning and development.
Here are some of their private schools.
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar:
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar is a non-selective private school welcoming all types of students. They have broad opportunities within their curriculum and facilities for students including performing arts, debating, music, design, sports, and more alongside the expected mathematics, sciences, and English.
Featuring a ‘Diamond Education Model’, St Margaret’s prepares their students to fall in line with their school motto: Virtute et Labore – Success Through Work. A ‘diamond school’ is one that follows a diamond education model. This is when both male and female students are taught together in junior school, and separated from year 7 in order to apply better focused learning.
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar is located at 27-47 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick.
Haileybury
Haileybury was founded in 1892 and has since opened multiple campuses across Australia and overseas. Haileybury has provided top quality education to its students for over a century. Not being affiliated with any religion, this school is a wonderful choice for parents who want a private education for their children without a religious focus.
This school provides a plethora of opportunities for extracurricular activities and allows students to enhance their leadership skills. While Haileybury is not a selective school, it does have a long wait list with priority going towards siblings of existing students and children of past alumni.
Haileybury is located at 138 High Street, Berwick.
St Francis Xavier College:
St Francis Xavier College is a semi private school which celebrates the Catholic identity. Since it opened in 2003, is has shaped its pupils both academically and spiritually. St Francis Xavier prides itself on its inclusive education program, allowing students with disabilities to receive the required level of assistance with their learning.
St Francis Xavier College is well suited to families wanting quality education while allowing their children to be immersed and guided in their faith.
St Francis Xavier College can be found at 75 Ridgemont Drive, Berwick.
St Michael’s Primary School:
St Michael’s Primary School is another option for families of the Catholic faith. This school is proud to immerse their students in everyday Catholic values. Standing apart from other schools, St Michael’s offers LOTE Japanese to its students along with other specialist classes in performing arts, visual arts, and physical education.
St Michael’s believes in providing purposeful and engaging education to its students while maintaining their sense of belonging and self-worth. Their therapy dog, Pippa, is available daily to aid students who may be feeling anxious or who may be struggling in other areas.
St Michael’s Primary School can be found at 16 Scanlan Street, Berwick.
St Catherine’s Primary School:
St Catherine’s Primary School is another possibility for families wanting a religious education for their children. Also Catholic, St Catherine’s follows The Victorian Curriculum – ensuring their students are receiving essential learning and enhancing their capabilities.
Once per week the school offers 40 minute specialist classes in physical education, performing arts, LOTE Japanese, and STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and maths). St Catherine’s also allows students from Years 3-6 to compete in sporting competitions against other schools. On certain mornings prior to classes the school also hosts fitness sessions.
St Catherine’s Primary School is located at 73 Ridgemont Drive, Berwick.