Introducing the Dianne Townsend Centre: a new gymnasium complex at the Berwick Campus of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar
It is with excitement that we share the news of a significant new chapter in the growth of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar in our centenary year. We are delighted to announce plans for the construction of a new gymnasium complex on our Berwick Campus. This investment has been made possible by family contributions to our … Continued
New Life Governor Appointed
The School Council is pleased to announce that, by a unanimous vote, it has decided to induct Mrs Fiona Templar as a Life Governor of the School. Under the SMBG Constitution, this is recognition that Council can extend to a person ‘who has rendered outstanding service to the School’. Since joining the school in 2000, Fiona’s … Continued
2026 Australian Education Awards
We are proud and excited to announce that St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar has been recognised as an awardee for the second year in a row in the Australian Education Awards Secondary School of the Year – Non-Government category. This is a testament to the contributions each of our committed staff and our student leaders make, … Continued
School Council AGM – Update
St Margaret’s School Association AGM The St Margaret’s School Association held its Annual General Meeting at 7.00 pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026. The meeting provides the School Council (the School’s board of directors) with an opportunity to report back to School Association members (current School parents and guardians) on the educational and financial position … Continued
Meet Mr Simon Shepherd, the next Principal of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, Commencing January 2027- A Video
On behalf of the School Council, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Shepherd, M. Ed. Leadership B.A, Grad Dip. Ed.,Grad Dip Outdoor Ed., PGC, CPP, GAICD, to the position of Principal of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar. After a rigorous and broad selection process, it became very clear that Mr Shepherd is the best person to lead St Margaret’s Berwick … Continued
Mr Marten Visser – Department Head of the Year at the 2025 Educator Awards
We are super proud to announce that Mr Marten Visser won Department Head of the Year at the 2025 Educator Awards last night in Sydney. This is a very well-deserved recognition of the stellar, engaging and transformative program that Marten and his dedicated team have developed, that sees 70% of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar students … Continued
2025 Senior School Musical – Footloose!
We are thrilled to invite you to our Senior School Musical 2025 – Footloose! Based on the hit 1984 film, Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a city teenager who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music have been banned. Determined to challenge the rules, Ren sparks a movement that inspires … Continued
Podcast – For the Sake of Science – Episode 3 – An Interview with Dr Elizabeth Finkel
The project, “For the Sake of Science” aspires to create an ongoing podcast which increases love of science and STEM participation, by having people with experience in different scientific disciplines speak. By doing so, we hope to show that science extends beyond textbook definitions learnt at school and is relevant in many aspects of life. … Continued
Junior School Leaders Engagement in Singapore
Our Deputy Head of Junior School (PYP and Learning), Melissa Graham, recently presented at a Concept-Based Inquiry (CBI) conference in Singapore. Whilst there, she was also invited to participate in the Learning Lounge video series by Professional Learning International which features conversations with educational leaders. The episode on leading schoolwide change has received positive … Continued
2024 Employer of Choice
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar is delighted to be awarded the title ‘Employer of Choice’ by The Educator again! The award required schools to provide quantitative and qualitative evidence to demonstrate performance as a leading workplace. The key areas deemed critical through the review process of delivering a positive employee experience included remuneration; training and professional … Continued
Student Selected For The Archies
Congratulations to Madeleine A L who has been selected as a finalist in the Young Archies for her painting of her great-grandmother. Michelle, Madelaine’s mother, expressed how grateful she is to the visual art staff at the School, Heather Landman and Natalie Petruccelli for all the support they have been providing Madeleine to foster her … Continued
Australian Education Awards Awardees
We are extremely proud and excited to announce that St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar has yet again featured strongly in the Australian Education Awards. In an exceptional result, some of our key leaders have been recognised in the following three categories: 1. Prime Super School Principal of the Year – Non-Government 2. Deputy Principal of the … Continued
