Campus News
Thank you morning tea for staff
The Edrington staff were recently treated to a morning tea to acknowledge and thank them for the exceptional work they do. Sincere thanks to the parents for their generosity and to our wonderful HPFE for organising the occasion. The morning tea was delicious and very much appreciated by everyone.
Red Shield Appeal
Edrington Middle School once again supported the local Salvation Army. Throughout the day on 28 May, some of our Year 7 students were in Main Street, Berwick collecting donations on behalf of the Salvation Army. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to gain some insight into the role of the Salvation Army and to give up their time supporting such a worthy cause.
Early Learning Centre
From the moment children begin their journey at Haileybury, they are placed in a class where they begin to develop a strong sense of belonging and build respectful relationships with both peers and teachers. Once this foundation is in place, it becomes important to extend this connection across the entire year level. Fostering a broader sense of community helps prepare children for the many changes they will experience throughout their educational journey.
In early childhood — and throughout life — trusting relationships and positive experiences are essential for cultivating a sense of belonging. This involves children developing self-awareness, forming their identities, building and maintaining relationships, engaging in the joys and challenges of life, and learning how to navigate everyday situations. Children’s identities continually evolve, shaped by the events and experiences they encounter as they grow.
As Term 2 progresses, both Reception and Pre-Prep classes have begun spending more time together. This growing collaboration supports the development of a wider community beyond their individual classes. It allows children to connect with a broader group of peers, interact with various teachers and teaching styles, and experience a rich diversity of social identities.
Junior School
National Reconciliation Week
Our students in Junior School have recently celebrated National Reconciliation Week, focusing on the theme Bridging Now to Next. During the week, each year level completed an activity. Preps looked at Dreamtime stories while our Year 1s were inspired by First Nations artwork and decorated autumn leaves. Our Year 2s created bead bracelets featuring the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Year 3 created wooden disc artwork featuring symbols traditionally used to communicate stories and our Year 4s recognised the First Nations people by making a leaf display of indigenous artwork. It was a fantastic week learning about our indigenous heritage.
Middle School
Languages Week
The Middle School had a fantastic week celebrating Languages Week. Students participated in a vast array of activities. These included cultural dancing, Japanese taiko drumming, bento boxes, pain au chocolat croissants and a language assembly. A big thank you to our language staff for organising such a fantastic week.
Middle School Movie Night
Over 230 Middle School students came together for an unforgettable night at Fountain Gate Cinemas to watch How to Train Your Dragon. The energy was electric as the students enjoyed popcorn, choc tops, laughter and the excitement of seeing Hiccup and Toothless on the big screen. Thank you to all our staff who gave up their Friday night and helped make it such a fantastic Middle School community event.
Off your Back collection
Over the last few weeks of term, our Middle School students are supporting the Off Your Back charity. We are collecting any old or unwanted warm coats, jumpers and jackets to help those in need this winter. We welcome any donations.
Jeanette Rawlings
Head of Edrington (Berwick)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Edrington (HPFE)
Hello Edrington. How amazing was our Cross Campus X-Country Gala? Huge thank you to our amazing team that cooked and served 2,000 sausages to all the children, staff and parents. This event is a favourite for me — the dads get involved on the BBQs, Dale Goodman and the amazing grounds staff help set up Sausage Central, the kids love it and are so polite and thankful and our volunteers have a laugh and really embrace our amazing community spirit. We really get to shine and show everyone how fabulous Edrington is.
Coming up next term we will be hosting the Father’s Day stall. If you have time to come and help, please volunteer here.
Every Wednesday you will find Jenelle and Amphil at the SHUS from 8.30 am to 11.00 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
