2020 IN REVIEW: BERWICK LODGE P.S YEARBOOK

JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2020

2020 IN REVIEW Berwick lodge P.S YEARBOOK

2020 IN REVIEW

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

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2020

WHERE DO I START? Where do I start?

My first such report to our school community was thirty one years ago at the end of our first year as a school in 1990. That was an especially challenging year, but for exciting reasons and I found writing about the year very enjoyable and almost entirely positive.

Between then and 2020, our school, like all others has experienced many highs and only a few lows – ensuring that this annual task been relatively pain-free. Not so this time. The twin impact of COVID-19 and tragedy that struck our school this year certainly challenged us all beyond our wildest expectations of what a really tough school year could look like. In saying that, I hasten to add that I am extremely proud of our staff, students and parents in ensuring that it was not a wasteland of a year .Many good things still happened; not the least being that by year’s end all children were back at school and their infectious enthusiasm and camaraderie made the world of difference for us all.

I’ve included a link to an essay on the impact of COVID-19 on school’s I wrote early in term 4, not long after the children had returned to school. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/were-so-henry-grossek/? trackingId=MHcLtdMyTBC7rU5uvzhpKw%3D%3D Let’s hope that 2021 brings us all greater safety, schools full of children with all their attendant energy, joyfulness and passion for learning.

HENRY GROSSEK

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

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2020

2020! WHAT A YEAR! January 2020 started the year for me personally in a bushfire at Mallacoota. This was one experience I will never forget, as we had family who lost everything. Thankfully, we were all ok and still have each other. The day before teachers returned to school, my husband and I were flown back to Mallacoota by the air force to retrieve my car and then return to Melbourne. It was quite an emotional start to the school year.

From day one, our staff quickly settled into the school routine, welcoming our new preps and returning students. Concerns were raised about the unknown Covid 19 virus as we started to hear more about what was happening overseas. In January, who would have thought that we would be learning remotely from home for a large part of the school year and our families would be impacted by a pandemic that has changed the world.

Throughout the year, our students, staff, and families have remained connected via technology, learned new skills, shared google classrooms with their students, discovered online learning platforms, websites, and looked at many ‘faces’ on a computer screen. It certainly has been a very different way to learn. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Berwick Lodge who have supported, nurtured, and educated our students whilst remaining positive and connected via technology, and then face-to-face when remote learning concluded.

Personally, there have been positives from the experience including spending more time with my immediate family, gardening and enjoying nature, exercising, and appreciating just the simple things that make our lives fulfilled. It was lovely to welcome back our students at the start of term 4, talk to parents, even though they were outside the school grounds, observing social distancing and wearing face masks, but the smiles of students returning to see their teachers and friends were wonderful.

The school year is nearly finished, but it certainly will be one in which I will never forget. Even though there have been many challenges, I find focusing on the positives, even if they are only small at the time, helps move on to new challenges.

Thank you to all our families for what you have done during the year to support your children with their learning, even under very difficult and challenging circumstances! I look forward to what 2021 brings and wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday!

SANDRA MCCRUM

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

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2020

STAYING HOPEFUL No one can deny that 2020 has been a year like no other and everyone has a different story to tell.

Covid-19 brought with it unique and unprecedented challenges. We were shaken from our daily routines, and while everything around us came to a stop, at school we had to act quickly, changing the way we work, learn and interact.

From a professional perspective we witnessed innovation and adaptation and overall the resilience of our staff and students as they embraced the uncertainty of what was to come. Teachers worked hard to develop, and present the curriculum content through the use of Google Classrooms, but as educators our role isn’t only to develop and present curriculum content. We are also deeply invested in the children’s welfare. School is a place where students have relationships with friends, class mates, team mates, and teachers, all of whom make a difference to our lives. The loss of school and the relationships structure and routine it provides for children and adults can’t be underestimated. Digital connectedness eased the disconnection felt by many, but could not replace the isolation felt in its entirety. Covid-19 certainly threw us a curve-ball!

Individually, everyone has their own story to reflect on, be it good or bad. A mantra that echoed in my house, was ‘control the controllables.’ This was a daily reminder of what to focus on and helped us maintain a healthy perspective on what was happening around us.

As a school community, we continue to navigate the unchartered waters together, to grow, learn, and adapt. Experiences shape us, for better or worse and my hope for the future is that we can all come out of this experience with a greater sense of our own strength, a new perspective and appreciation of what really matters and some new and innovative ideas that improve the way in which we operate.

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge our graduating students who are moving on to pastures new in 2021. This was a grade six year like no other. A reminder that life is full of obstacles and although we sometimes can’t change what is happening around us, we can change how we respond to it. We are immensely proud of your efforts and resilience. You will be missed at Berwick Lodge.

Stay hopeful.

ANGELA MASKERY

PREP C'S REPORT

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2020

MAKING LOTS OF MEMORIES What a crazy year This two thousand and twenty, We’ve gone through so many things, A year full of plenty, The start of Prep Was daunting but fun Their independence grew From needing their mum Online learning Was a surprise for all So we met via Webex Dressed up and had a ball Term 4 was amazing We were all back together Making lots of memories That would hopefully last forever We’ve learned English and Maths Had Science and Inquiry too We’ve learned all about farms And some things that were new Now it’s finally the end, And they’re off to Grade One, We’ll miss 2020 and Prep C, A year of memories and fun!

To my beautiful Busy Bees, I was just so proud to be with you this year in what has been the craziest of teaching years so far! It has been such a daunting experience, filled with unknowns and the hope that things would go back to normal as soon as possible. However, I couldn’t have asked for a better grade to go through this with.

Your bubbly, fun and beautiful nature gave me a highlight each day when I saw you online. A reason to keep smiling. We made the most of it, had fun dressing up and even making funny videos too.

Coming back in Term 4 was so wonderful. To see your bright, smiling faces again was amazing! You should be so proud of your Prep year and start of school you’ve had - you have shown so much resilience, maturity and confidence! Congratulations Prep C! Love you lots and you’re going to be absolutely amazing next year!

CARLA CONWAY

PREP C'S REPORT

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MEMORIES FROM PREP C...

Hannah A. I loved book week and dressing up as Arial.

Jackson I loved learning to read.

Sophie I loved doing sport.

Alina I loved learning about Australian money and writing.

Peyton I loved all the different activities we did.

Daniel I loved learning how to write.

Lira I loved having fun with my friends and teacher.

Oliver I loved getting awards in class.

Luke I loved show and tell because I got to share my things and watch other people share.

Darcy I loved learning about Australian money.

Hannah J I loved going to the library.

Amrit I loved learning about Australian money.

Emese I loved making clocks in maths.

Saxon I loved learning about Australian money.

Kaylee I love PMP and doing activities outside.

Max I loved making sheep when we learned about them on the farm.

Tyrese I loved learning about light and shadows for science.

Andi I loved the start of school and meeting new friends and Mrs Conway.

Aryan I loved dressing up as Spiderman for book week.

Harmehtab I loved dressing up as a vampire for Book Week.

Rui I loved learning how to write.

2020

PREP G'S REPORT

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2020

THOUGHTS ABOUT 2020 What a year 2020 has been! Prep G has grown so much this year and when asked what they thought of 2020 they said...

What I liked most about Prep was learning lots from my teachers – Savannah I liked meeting lots of new people in prep – Ivy It was fun doing all the new things in Sport – Archie I liked being VIP helpers in the classroom – Avleen Learning about all my new friends – Yusra I loved all the games – Bentley I liked doing my homework (Coloured words and reading) – Carter It was fun learning from home – Tate Going to Performing Arts and dancing each Wednesday – Vethuja Writing weekend recounts was great – Evelyn Making new friends – Kayden Playing in the prep playground – Nancy Having all new friends – Mason I like doing writing at school and telling everyone about my weekends – Evie I love helping people at school – Reign

RACHEL GARNISH

PREP O'S REPORT

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2020

PROBLEM SOLVERS The year 2020 has been a little different than usual in many ways, but the one consistent thing has been the guiding force in Prep O is the student’s teamwork and love for learning.

Prep O has shown that they can be strong, resilient and that they can be problem solvers.

In Semester one, they learnt about families and the people in the community that keep us safe. They loved learning the alphabet book letters and sounds and quickly learnt our school routine with the VIP’s being the most favourite part of the day!

Semester two began quite differently with the onset of remote learning, but the weekly Webex calls connected the students and seeing each others friendly faces was a highlight☺.

It was fantastic being back together again in term four and the students settled back into our class routine so well. We finished off the year learning about farms and celebrating back at school our 100 Days with amazing projects and sharing a healthy recipe with the class.

No matter what has been thrown at us this year, Prep O students have taken it in their stride and kept the smiles on their faces. What a wonderful bunch of kids!

The year 2020 will definitely be one to remember!

OLIVIA COOK

PREP T'S REPORT

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2020

AN INCREDIBLE BUNCH Prep T, the superstars, have taken on their first year of school like true champions!

They have loved getting to know each other, playing with their friends at recess and lunch, reading, ICT, writing and doing maths activities.

Everyone has loved doing show and tell, PMP and learning so many interesting facts in our inquiry units.

We had a fantastic week celebrating 100 days of Prep (at home), where we made things out of recycled objects, had a bake off, movie night and completed out 100 projects.

During term 4, Prep T went above and beyond with their Book Week Dress up costumes. They also enjoyed showcasing their healthy recipes to the class and creating a recipe book.

They have learnt what it is to be a good friend, how to be kind, what persistence is, how to be confident and how to get along with everyone.

I am so proud of this incredible bunch!

Why do you love Berwick Lodge PS? Maleeka - “I love reading.”

Maddie - “I get to see all of my friend’s every day.”

Charlie - “We get to do PMP, play sport and play outside at lunch and recess.”

Summer - “We get to see our teacher and friends every day.”

Kiara - “You get to make lots of new friends.”

Amber - “I like getting ready for school in the mornings.”

Cooper - “I like playing outside and doing show and tell.”

Ben - “I love seeing all of the teachers.”

Oli - “I get to go in the sensory garden at recess and lunch time.”

Brodie - “The whole class is very smart.”

Hazel - “I love everything about school!”

Aliyas - “I love my teacher.”

James - “I like when people get happy cards" Laylah - “I get do art and play with my friends every day.”

Nicholas - “I like to playing tiggy in the gazebo and play in the sensory garden.”

Buwindu - “I get to see my friends every day.”

Marli - “We get to do Performing Arts, Sport, learning in the classroom- especially maths and Art.” River - “I get to meet lots of lovely kids.”

Heath - “You get to play with new friends.”

Abi - “I get prizes when I get lots of happy cards.”

TANYA CRAIG

1A'S REPORT

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2020

ENJOYING 2020 Here are some of the things 1A enjoyed in 2020...

Being in 1A!!!!!!

Under the sea Dioramas Learning about what’s under the sea Maths Games Science experiments with food during remote learning Remote Learning WebEx challenges.

Seeing my friends at school.

Litercay Rotations Book Week Dress Up day.

LAUREN ALLISON 1LW'S REPORT

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2020

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...

I will always remember 2020 because I love learning Maths because it is close to Robotics. (Leo) I will always remember 2020 because I loved the challenges that Miss Luke gives me. (Elijah) I will always remember 2020 because of the outstanding excitement of the prize box. (Avyukt) I will always remember 2020 because every Friday we have prize box and it is fantastic. (Monica) I will always remember 2020 because of how good it was to be back at school. (Logan) I will always remember 2020 because of the prize box because I love prizes. (Cherry) I will always remember 2020 because I had two wonderful teachers Miss Luke and Mrs Whitelaw. (Spencer) I will always remember 2020 because of assembly. It was the best Webex meeting and best rewards. (Gregory) I will always remember 2020 because I learnt about “Under the Waves”. (Hudson) I will always remember 2020 because of the playground. It is incredible. (Bella) I will always remember 2020 because of Miss Luke, Mrs Whitelaw and Miss Thomas. (Amira) I will always remember 2020 because of all the things we do. (Ruby) I will always remember 2020 because I remember learning about “Under the Waves”. (Jay) I will always remember 2020 because of the library and the prize box. (Clifford) I will always remember 2020 because of the prize box. It’s awesome because we get a prize. I also love the books we read. They’re tremendously great. Do you love BLPS? (Quinn) I will always remember 2020 because of the classroom. (Akchara) I will always remember 2020 because I get to see my teachers and friends and because I get to read. (Jess) I will always remember 2020 because of the prize tickets. (Olivia) I will always remember 2020 because of the monkey bars and Miss Luke because she has fun work. (Emily) I will always remember 20202 because I played on my games and I learnt about fish. (Eryk)

TRISH LUKE + LIA WHITELAW

1M'S REPORT

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2020

HIGHTLIGHTS OF 2020

Clement: Maths.

Aleisha: Visual Arts.

Aliza: I enjoyed playing in the playground with my friends.

James: I had fun at Performing Arts.

Shayla: I enjoy doing my super duper maths book.

Sav: All the challenging work in Maths.

Amelia, Lucy, Ava, Kenara: All the specialist classes.

Liam W: Playing Beyblades with my friends.

Winston: Sports.

Lucas: I liked doing sports and spelling.

Isla, Sam: My favourite subject is ICT. Cooper: I like computers and spelling.

Liam D: Playing with my friends at recess.

Leon: Learning about all the sea creatures.

1MW'S REPORT

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MIN MAO 2020

I LIKED...

Matilda: I liked learning about money and making paper chain links.

Hudson: I liked making my remote learning poster.

Jackson: I like sport because I felt like my dad playing sport as a teenager.

Zach: I liked playing hockey in sport.

Ebony: I like playing the drums in performing arts.

Dexter: I’ve loved playing Night in the Museum in Performing Arts.

Emma: I liked researching dolphins on the iPad. Mikhael: I’ve loved the nameless game in sport.

Aysha: I love learning about under the sea and doing my weekend writing.

Phoebe: I have loved learning about the sea.

Isla: I liked learning about dolphins on the iPad. Maddison: I liked painting in art.

Libby: I’ve loved everything about Grade 1!

Dean: I liked doing my Weekend Writing.

Myles: I loved doing hockey, the nameless game in sport.

Ally: I like playing games in sport (like the virus game) Charlie: I loved playing handball in sport.

Isabella: I loved making stuff in art.

Aaliyah: I liked art because we painted jellyfish and used chalk pastels.

Isaac W: I liked hockey in sport.

Tiger: I liked doing hockey on the basketball court.

LORRAINE MONTGOMERY + KERRY WORTHINGTON

2AR'S REPORT

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2020

IMPROVISATION One word to sum it all up – IMPROVISATION Improvisation is the activity of making or doing something not planned beforehand, using whatever can be found. Principals, Teachers, Support staff, Parents, kids… we all improvise. From lesson delivery to transitioning between remote and on-site, it just keeps changing constantly. Amazingly, we did it while surrounded with constant positive encouragement, love and understanding within families, friends and any other support groups.

On a personal note, we are just so proud of what our students and their families for their hard work and support. 2AR you are the best!

It’s definitely a year we will all remember but not one to repeat.

MRS SCAVO + MS SEOW 2AR'S REFLECTIONS...

Ella-I really liked that my teacher already knew me because she taught my sister Caitlyn.

Krishna- I loved growing and cutting my Hairy Harry. It was my first time cutting hair.

Ashley- One thing l have enjoyed is doing sport every Tuesday. I love it.

Lacey- The best thing about this year has been decorating my Hairy Harry.

Saxon- This year I have enjoyed doing ICT because I’m good at technology and it’s fun.

Byron- A highlight for me has been dressing up as Black Panther for Book Week.

Trey- It’s been great making new friends and playing with old friends.

Jack- I have loved playing and running around with Kai during play time.

Sanvi- I have made lots of wonderful new friends this year at Berwick Lodge Primary School.

Elle-The best thing about this year has been working on my rocket project.

Helena- The thing l have enjoyed the most this year is learning about transport and doing my project on hot air balloons.

Hayden- It has been fun playing with my friends at school. We have a great time playing football.

Chalinya- l enjoyed learning about planes and sharing my project with my grade.

Andrea- It was fun doing the Inquiry topic ‘Our Backyard’ because we learnt about minibeasts like the praying mantis.

Britvir- One of my highlights was doing a project about planes. Isabelle- I had lots of fun making a water paint spider at art.

Christopher- The thing l have really enjoyed is playing different games with my friends outside.

Ruby- At sport we learnt how to play the game ‘Handball’. It’s really fun.

Jonoel- I enjoyed doing my project about cruise ships and had so much fun making a model of a cruise ship with my dad.

Kai- At recess Jack and l enjoy playing different games together.

Chloe- I loved dressing up as Audrey from the Descendants for Book Week.

2C'S REPORT

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2020

THE YEAR THAT WAS...

After all the challenges we faced in 2020, it’s AMAZING what we can accomplish when we are in it together.

What a memorbale year.

ZENA CADMAN

2K'S REPORT

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2020

2020 - A YEAR OF GROWTH This year has been a year like no other but we got through it and have grown from our experience. Read how 2K have grown...

We have had to learn patience.

We are more resilient.

We have grown taller.

We need a haircut!

We are better organised - even Ms Kelly.

Our computer skills are awesome now.

We have learnt to get along with our siblings and parents.

BERNADETTE KELLY

2S' REPORT

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THE BEST THINGS ABOUT 2020...

We’ve been getting better at spelling and Maths.

Making new friends.

Playing nicely together Lots of fun work and activities.

Dressing up for different occasions.

We’ve become more organised.

In remote learning having great teachers to help us and videos.

We have come together and celebrated this year.

We’ve been learning new things every day.

We have been improving our counting skills.

Having fun with our teachers We’ve been working together and using teamwork We’ve been working hard!

VANESSA STEVENS

2020

3F'S REPORT

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2020

WILDEST DREAMS Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be teaching during a worldwide pandemic! Let’s face it, no one did! The one thing I have learnt about this year is that being resilient, persistent and kind will get you through anything. Having a supportive family, supportive friends and wonderful work colleagues really made my time remote teaching a lot easier and for that, I will be forever grateful. Bring on 2021!

My highlight was coming back to school after remote learning to see my friends. - Zahra Grade 3 was fun because there was a lot to learn and it was different. - Liam I liked Grade 3 because I got to meet new friends. - Brody I enjoyed camp week even though we didn’t get to go. It was fun because I made a bed fort at home. - James I enjoyed coming back to school after remote learning to see my friends again. - Logan I am proud of myself for learning my times tables during remote learning and I also worked hard. - SophieI liked coming back to school after remote learning and seeing all of my friends. - Ella I liked the camp week activities we did in remote learning and making a tent. I also learnt my times tables. Abi My first year here at BLPS has been great! I have made lots of new friends and I can play on the cool playground with them. - Joash I really liked coming back to school after remote learning to see my friends and do more school work. - Luka In Grade 3 I made new friends and tried new things. - Lauren I liked coming back to school after remote learning to see my friends. - Will I enjoyed the camp week activities we did in remote learning. I liked making my own camp map. - Emily H I have enjoyed my first year at BLPS and I made a lot of new friends. - Emily Hu I was happy to come back to school after remote learning so I could play with my friends in the playground.

- Isabelle I liked Gr 3 / 4 sport, playing games and the playground. - Tyler I enjoyed making new friends and the work we did in class. - Molly I enjoyed going out to Gr 3 /4 sport, ICT, PE and working hard in class. - Ryan I really enjoyed the camp week activities we did during remote learning especially the obstacle course. Dane I enjoyed PE and Gr 3 /4 sport on a Thursday morning. - Hadi I have enjoyed all of the school work in Grade 3 and working hard. I was very happy to be elected JSC representative for our grade. - Madi I really enjoyed Gr 3 / 4 sport on a Thursday and our assemblies even via Webex! I also liked doing Maths. Charlie I really enjoyed PE and Gr 3 /4 sport on a Thursday morning! - Ezekiel I have enjoyed learning about different things and being challenged. I was very excited when I was elected to be our grade’s JSC representative. - Darcy I really enjoyed PE and Performing Arts in Grade 3. - Michelle I enjoyed learning with my friends in Grade 3. - Har-Lee I enjoyed the camp week activities we did in remote learning but I loved coming back to school to see my friends. - Deacon

FIONA FROELICH

3M'S REPORT

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2020

THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY YEAR IN GRADE 3: Zoe - Making new friends at my new school.

Emily M - I made many new friends this year.

Oliver O - I got to spend time with my family playing roblox during the lockdown.

Quinn - I enjoyed playing with my friends at recess and lunch time.

Logan - I liked online learning because I could play video games after I finished my work.

Chloe - Learning with my teacher.

Ruby - Forming new friendships this year.

Oliver W - Having fun with all my friends.

Louis - Remote learning was super easy for me and I face timed my friends.

Tom - It’s great to have the regional borders opened up.

Emily C - I enjoyed making new friends and chatting to my teacher.

Marley - I like making up games with my friends.

Hayden - During remote learning I could finish my work quickly and go on my ipad.

Genny - I made long lasting friendships at Berwick Lodge PS this year.

Laila - I made new friends this year.

Senadi - I liked making new friends this year.

Catherine - I liked remote learning because I spent more time with my family.

Sophia - I liked participating in online camp activities at my nanna and grandad's house.

Hamza - I liked making new friends this year.

Vishi - I made new friends this year with children that have not been in my grade before.

Otis - I liked making new friends and playing with them at recess and lunch time.

Jason - I liked staying at home and spending more time with my mum.

Jake - I made new friends and I like playing with them at recess and lunch time.

Reece - My favourite part of this year was when I wasn’t at school.

Alex - I liked playing games in 3/4 sport.

Brylee - I liked making new friends.

LIANNE MORGAN

3N'S REPORT

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2020

LEARNING FOR LIFE

Our school motto is “Learning for Life” and life is full of opportunities. 2020 has certainly been a year where both these statements have proven to be very true. As the teacher of Grade 3N this year I have had the opportunity to teach a wonderful class of enthusiastic, energizing and compassionate students. After 35 years of teaching I am still learning for life! Remote teaching was certainly a new way to be teaching this year. Embracing new challenges in a positive way and celebrating even the smallest of successes will always be my way of “Learning for Life.” Remember to be proud of your successes and enjoy the little opportunities as well as the big opportunities in life.

I really enjoyed the show we saw at the start of the year about colours. We are all unique and that is what the show was about. (Bronson) I really have enjoyed studying dinosaurs in our Science unit in Term 4 ( Lachlan) I have loved being in Mrs Naismith’s grade. ( Dean) I have loved making new friends in our grade this year. ( Lara) Working with my friend has been great this year. (Grace) I have loved being with Mrs Naimsith and learning lots of different things. Did you know an octopus has 9 brains and three hearts! ( Jennifer) I really loved robotics with Mr Kelly. (Sam) I loved working on my dinosaur project. Did you know the word Pterodactyl means winged finger.(Josh) I am so proud that I have learnt my times tables. I love speedy maths! ( Indee) I have made great new friends this year and I have loved being back at school. NO MORE REMOTE LEARNING FOR ME! (Sadhana) I have loved learning about Australia’s neighbours. I would love to travel to Indonesia one day! (Evan) I have loved making new friends, and learning about short division. (Cordell) I really liked doing the group activities because we worked with lots of people. (Amanda) I loved being in Grade 3 with Mrs naismith and making the dioramas at school, especially making our own version of the zoo! (Aashi) I really loved our remote learning camp time. I made some yummy damper and had fun camping at home. I also loved being with my friends at school. ( Abigail) I have loved being in Mrs Naismith’s class. I loved doing my passion project about drama at the start of the year too. ( Emily) I have loved being in Mrs Naismith’s grade and doing lots of projects. ( Cailin) I have loved learning lots of new things in Grade 3. My favourite subject is maths. ( Lilly) I have loved being our grade’s JSC representative this year. ( Zac) I have loved playing the fun maths games this year. (Matthew) I really loved remote learning. But I love being with my teacher and friends at school too. ( Nathan) I have loved being in Grade 3 and playing with my friends. ( Pratham) I have loved working with Mrs Musco and playing games to help me learn. (Kayden) I have loved being in Grade 3N and learning how to do joined writing. ( Ruby) I have loved being in Grade 3 and learning to be myself instead of someone I am not! ( Mitchell) I have liked working on the computer. (Daniel)

SUE NAISMITH

3S' REPORT

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2020

TOUGH YEAR What a tough year it has been! Teaching through a screen proved to be very difficult, but seeing my students’ smiling, happy faces everyday in our meetings made it much easier. The fantastic work they were completing, along with their outstanding creativity made me so proud! Being back together again in the classroom for term 4 was an amazing feeling, one in which we all appreciate so much more now.

Eleanor- My highlight of 2020 was playing basketball with my friends at school.

Mason- I enjoyed being back at school and being with my friends.

Daniel- I liked being back at school with my friends, chatting in the Anzac garden.

Lennox- I enjoyed playing on the ¾ playground with my friends.

Phoebe- The highlight of my year was learning new things in grade three.

James- I have loved being back at school and seeing my friends again.

Riley C- My favourite part of grade three has been sport and ICT. Zara- My favourite part of grade three was getting to play on a new playground.

Quin- I liked being back at school and playing basketball with all of my friends.

Alicia- I loved getting to see my friends again and spending time with them after being at home for a long time.

Lailah- I have loved seeing my friends again and I really like the BER building.

Mia- My favourite part of this year has been making new friends.

Amelia- I loved doing camp from home, but I wish we had been able to go to real camp.

Craig- I have enjoyed being back at school and seeing my teacher and my friends.

Emily- I enjoyed being back at school with all of my friends.

Quade- The highlight of my year has been making new friends.

Mitchell- I have enjoyed shooting some hoops with my good friends.

Shylah- I loved our grade three virtual camp week because all of the activities were really fun.

Gabby- It was a tough year but I managed to get through it. I was so excited to finally be able to go back to school and see my friends again.

Haylie- I have enjoyed being back at school and being able to hug my friends.

Anastasija- I have enjoyed being in the BER building as there is so much space. The library is also just nearby and we even got our own slider drawers.

Jackson- My highlight of 2020 has been playing basketball with my friends again.

Nadia- I have enjoyed waking up whenever I wanted during remote learning to do my school work.

Riley P- I have enjoyed being in the BER this year as we get to use slider drawers.

Damian- I have enjoyed playing on the new ¾ playground this year.

Keegan- I have had lots of fun playing basketball with all of my friends.

Damon- I have loved being back at school playing with all of my friends again.

Levi- I have loved playing basketball with all of my friends.

EMMA SHANNON

4B'S REPORT

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2020

‘I DIDN’T KNOW I’D MISS’ 2020 LOCKDOWN POETRY This surreal year will be one that we shall never forget. I had the pleasure in learning and teaching with such a talented, optimistic class remotely and onsite. Parents, students and teachers should feel proud of their concerted efforts. Returning to the classroom highlighted how much we value each other and our school! Students from 4B wanted to share with you their feelings about yearning for normality through poetic verse. Enjoy!

I didn’t know that I’d miss the sound of my friends laughing and yelling happily like hyenas. (Mackenzie) I didn’t know I’d miss the sound of the 2 square ball bouncing around like a crazy jumping spider. (Quinn) I didn't know I’d miss-running and climbing around the playground like a crazy monkey. (Zayne) I didn’t know I’d miss talking to my class like a riot of Kookaburras. (Kyah) I didn’t know I’d miss playing freeze tag on the playground during recess. (Georgia) I didn’t know I’d miss having a whale of a time singing, dancing and laughing merrily in Performing Arts.

(Raphael) I didn’t know I’d miss swinging on the monkey bars at recess and lunch like an Orangutan. (Nate) I didn’t know I’d miss the sight of library books on the shelves filling up the space like a silent crowd.

(Ellson) I didn’t know I’d miss not knowing what to write about. (Cassie) I didn’t know I’d miss my amazing, smart and utterly insane best friend who is as kind as a panda and soft as a bunny! (Niamh) I didn’t know I’d miss Mrs Barry teaching us endlessly like worker bees. (Malisha) I didn’t know I’d miss making jokes like a laughing clown (Lucas) I didn’t know I’d miss running my hand over the soft, colourful petals in the community garden. (Lara) I didn’t know I’d miss playing soccer. (Laviin) I didn’t know I’d miss hearing all the school kids talking with joy. (Ava) I didn’t know I’d miss running like energised chickens with raucously loud chirps. (Evelyn) I didn’t know I’d miss hearing all the excited kids stomp into class as loud as a pack of elephants. (Emily) I didn’t know I’d miss hearing everyone talk over each other. (Ella) I didn’t know I’d miss hitting a cricket ball like a real cricket player. (Shaurya) I didn’t know I’d miss smelling the fresh, pale, green grass on the oval. (Yaneth) I don’t know I’d miss dancing at Performing Arts like a delicate ballerina flying in the sky. (Jai-lee) I didn’t know I’d miss seeing all of my wonderful classmates and friends that are as lovely as a beautiful flower with its petals. (Chantelle) I didn’t know I’d miss hearing the playground music and running to the classroom as quick as lightning.

(Tyler) I didn’t know I’d miss hearing the joyful noise of the classroom and laughing so hard I can’t breathe.

(Isabella) I didn’t know I’d miss hearing all the kids yelling like excited chickens. (Billie) I didn’t know I’d miss playing tiggy feeling exhausted like a snake who couldn’t catch its prey (Kane) I didn’t know I’d miss seeing my friends and that feeling of jubilation. (Olivia) I didn’t know I’d miss doing my homework and going up to another level. (Aden) I didn’t know I’d miss meeting my friends at school (Natalie) I didn’t know I’d miss being happy to be here! (Jaxson)

JULIE BARRY

4T'S REPORT

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2020

THIS YEAR, I HAVE LEARNT...

This year, I have learnt that it is important to hug those you love, say what you mean and make it count, take time to play on playgrounds, cherish the taste of good food, appreciate your belongings and what you have, dance when there’s music, laugh when there’s jokes, enjoy the simplicity of a walk, breathe - in - fresh - clean - air and be present in each and every moment because... time is precious. Each day is precious‌ This year has been so challenging, but we have come through on the other side, stronger, wiser and more grateful. I’m proud of everyone in Grade 4T. I’m proud of everyone in our BLPS community.

This is a year, I will never forget‌I will remember all these gorgeous faces, their smiles and the fun times we have shared‌What a year 4T!!! Let’s remember the moments!!!

Luke - 2020 has been an interesting year. I have had lots of fun (excluding the lockdown) from earning money to the rise and fall of the yeah Maadhav empire. This year has been an adventure of a lifetime probably better than all the adventures I'll ever have, this has been the best I will never forget 4T. Madison - I have learnt that we need to cherish our years in Primary School because we don’t have a long time until we go into High School and some people are moving but we need to cherish our time together in grade 4 because you only get this chance once. I will really miss 4T :) Tyler - I had Confidence of my reading and I will miss 4T Will - I learnt how to drive a boat. I’ve learnt how to read better and write. It’s been a good year for me learning at home.

Georgina - This year has been a very different year to them all. There have been some very tough challenges and even some amazing times. Even though this year was very different I have still learnt a lot like learning my time tables, division and making new friends. It was an amazing year being in Miss Tan’s class again. I loved it so much!!Thank you for a lovely year in 4T Miss Tan even though we had to do remote learning it was still really fun being your class!!!!I will miss being in 4T!!!!!

Jemma - This has been a tough year. We had to do home schooling and we couldn’t see our friends and we were stuck at home. But we can make the most of it! Well we are at school now so there is nothing to worry about. I will still miss you guys in year 5. 4T, You guys are so special and you guys remember that. *~Dalida~* - I have been leaning lots of things in remote learning which was not fun at all.đ&#x;˜‘ Its has been a long year 4T I have missed you very much and thank you for celebrating my birthday. Keep working hard especially for the money! Good job 4T I will always be by your side! (We’re all in this together!!! ) Callum - I know it has been a rough year, but we had put up with it and still do. Also we have had like no time at school which was sad because I wanted to know about my classmates a bit more. I got to last year but this year is very differant, but we still got to learn YAY!!! love 4T. Marcus - I know we haven’t been at school much this year but I have still tried my best and learnt a lot especially to respect everything a LOT more! Alpha Wolf OUT! Amelia - This year I learnt that we haven't been at school a lot but it's been a great and funny year.I hope it will be a great year and that I will make some new friends and I will miss miss Tan and 4T, and I will miss doing money but not much. I will miss tan and 4T more bye 4T I will miss everyone.

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2020

THIS YEAR, I HAVE LEARNT...

Martin - I have learnt that not every year is the same and that you should spend as much time as you can with your friends.I know we have not seen our teachers and friends as much as we should've. I know that we made the most out of lock down and remote learning. I will always remember this year as a special year. I'll miss my teachers and my friends that are leaving the school.I will miss them and I will miss 4T. Partick - I am a bit upset about this year but nonetheless, a great one. I have learnt so much and improved In almost everything and I feel great and this class will stay in my heart forever. I will miss 4T. Charlie - I learnt that we should respect everyone and appreciate the time we had in school.

Madhav - This year has been like no other but in my opinion I think the world needed this ( well not this whole thing!) But people used to take things for granted and Covid has taught everyone a lesson. I will always remember this year because it was special, I will remember my times with my friends and teacher and all the experiences I've had in the grade and no matter what happens I will remember you guys! I will miss this grade!

Sarah - I’ve learnt this year that we should cherish our moments, ride my bike without training wheels, live while we have a COVID pandemic (which was NOT fun at all),and get better with all my subjects. I WILL MISS YOU GUYS! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!đ&#x;˜˘đ&#x;˜­đ&#x;˜˘ WillMac - This year has been a good year, a fantastic teacher and great friends. But the really bad thing was as you all know COVID-19 that put us into Lockdown. Things were looking very, very good before the lockdown.I learnt this year that you need to be very patient .Now good thing is we're not in lockdown anymore!I need to make most of the last 4 and a half weeks.It will end which is so, so sad.Even though Coronavirus happened I enjoyed spending time with the fantastic 4T.I will miss you 4 T a lot. Much thanks for the great year.

Ahmed - This year has been good so far a lot of things happened over the time like COVID and that stuff.Staying at home sucks. Remote learning ain’t that good. It is harder to learn things and I do not get to see others then some time after remote learning I got to go to school with Luke and miss Tan and there was minecraft on thursday if we done our work. Made new friends like Layla, Jolean and Hulm. I MISSED THE CLASS. I WANTED TO SEE THEM!!!

Achyuth - This year has been a lot different but it has also been an experience. This year I have learnt to make the best of what has happened and be thankful for what we have (despite of COVID-19) I will always remember this year and will always remember to be thankful for what we have.I will miss 4T forever.

Jessica - This year has been really tough because of Covid-19, but there have been some fun bits. I liked celebrating Miss Tan’s birthday, making paper cranes, playing silent ball, dressing up for book week and getting better at reading. I will miss everyone from 4T, hope you all have a great year next year.

Pranaali - This year I have learnt that even when things are difficult we can still learn. I have also learnt to use google classrooms. I will always remember this year because we had a lot of fun even with covid around, we played lots of games on webex�s and we dressed up and we did yoga together. Miss Tan is a beautiful teacher and she always gives us nice things.We celebrated Miss Tan’s birthday in the classroom. It was a lot of fun.I’m going to miss my new friends and my teacher. I will miss you 4T.

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2020

THIS YEAR, I HAVE LEARNT...

Rose - I learned that I should not take school for granted and it’s important we are lucky to go to school and have amazing friends.I think this year has been awful but a good thing about Covid is that now we aprustate a lot more things than before Covid.I have learned to respect people thanks to Miss Tan.And I have learned how to get along with new people.Thanks to my friends.I will miss 4T :(.

Bridie - That each day is a new day to live and breathe and have fun, to be able to make good choices, to help my family and friends. To be able to learn from home. I learnt a lot about the war and how to make good with instructions. I learnt that asking for help is ok. I've learnt a lot about my class and their lives outside of school. Miss Tan has taught me the best, she has shown me that she knows and cares for me and that's all I need from a teacher. I also learnt that I am going to be ok and I am happy.

Hamed - This year was a very funny year. I learn my times tables and I love playing games with the grade and I will miss 4T. Billy - It has been a great year except the home schooling and Google classroom. I learnt that it is very important to respect people and Covied-19 is a crazy year.

Billy - It has been a great year except the home schooling and Google classroom. I learnt that it is very important to respect people and Covied-19 is a crazy year. Scarlet - This year so much has happened. We went into lockdown and it wasn't easy. But there were good moments like me getting my pen licence, sharing Miss Tan's birthday with the whole class, silent ball games, Radio show and getting to see Miss Tan and my friends. And soon we will go to year five. I'll miss 4T. And I'll always remember this year...

Thenuka - This year was definitely the hardest one yet but I had a bunch of fun new experiences! I got my pen licence,I quarantined (not that fun),I had money in class and a bunch more! I didn’t get much time with my friends but‌.it was fun. I will miss 4T. Avika - This year didn’t turn out the way I expected but I still had fun.

Sabina - This year I have learnt that it's better being at school than in quarantine and that online learning is fun, but real school is better and I am going to miss 4T. Manaia - I have learnt so many things this year with my friends and miss Tan. Amelie - This year has been hard but there has been some amazing things happen this year like having fun with the class,getting an opportunity to do radio show, playing silent ball and most of all being in the best grade 4T! I will miss 4Tđ&#x;˜˘.

Dylan - Well I've learnt my times tables, I improved my hand writing, I made great friends and I had the best experiences like speedos exercise and I learnt that COVID 19 SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! Otherwise ill miss 4T and my freinds byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee.

MICHELE TAN

4W'S REPORT

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2020

2020 REFLECTIONS 2020 wasn’t just the year that reminded us to wash our hands and prevented us from doing the things we loved. It was the year that taught us to appreciate the moments in life that we may have taken for granted.

It showed us the importance of spending time with family and friends. It highlighted how lucky we are to be a part of the Berwick Lodge community and to attend a supportive and caring school. It reminded us how great it is to attend our sports club, to go on a holiday, to visit local parks, cinemas, the zoo or even just the local shops. I’m not saying this year was easy, this year came with a number of challenges. But when I reflect on my year, I can honestly say it was my students in 4W that brightened each day. They never seized to amaze me with their positive attitude, resilience and persistence. They approached every day with a readiness to learn and have fun. I am so proud of each student in my grade and how far they have grown personally in this challenging year.

So remember, when things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful!

This year taught me to appreciate the small things in life, like spending time outdoors and seeing family and friends. – Tristan 2020 was crazy and it flew by very fast. I had so much joy when we returned to school. –Bhav There were pros and cons about this year, but thankfully we returned to school. –Abbie I learnt so much this year- patience, patience, patience and more patience. –Blai This year I’ve learnt how much I need my friends and family. –Brooke Home schooling improved my persistence. –Cooper This year was tough, but I appreciate all my friends in 4W. –Vivien When this year got a little crazy, we didn’t stop learning and being happy. –Viktoira I appreciated Mrs Wilkie trying as hard as she could to make 2020 the best year. –Homah I am tougher than I think and more resilient than before, this year has made me stronger. -Esther I appreciated coming back to school to learn and see my friends. –Emma Coming back to school made me SUPER happy. –Aidan I appreciated being able to return to such a good school. –Charlotte I’m grateful that we continued to learn in remote learning, but I appreciated being back at school.-Oliver I enjoyed spending the extra time at home with my family. –Sam Coming back to school was the best. –Jake I loved our maths sessions, especially learning about shapes. I also enjoyed returning to school to see my friends. –Aleksandra I have enjoyed year 4, my teacher Mrs Wilkie made this year great! – Marli I’m over the moon to be back at school, but home schooling was fun too. -Jeye I was so happy when we got back to school, it was great to see my friends. –Zavier When I had trouble, Mrs Wilkie was always there to help me. –Alysha My highlight this year was returning to school and I loved 3/ 4 sport. –Hayden My goal this year was to receive my pen licence and guess what, I did it. –Randall This year I learnt to be more organised in my learning and look after my tub, it’s so clean! -Alexa I was grateful to return to school with my teacher and friends. –James I really enjoyed being able to spend extra time with my mum and bake her cookies. -Dave I was grateful that I continued to learn through the virtual world. –Akchaya Grade 4 has been the best, it made me better at my times tables and division. I love Grade 4. -Noah I loved learning about the First Fleet, it was so much fun. –Sam The virus in 2020, what a nightmare! But what can I say? We made it! It tested our patience and we got through it. Now we can share it with history. – Violet

JACQUI WILKIE

5/6 C'S REPORT

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2020

WHAT DID 5/6 C THINK OF 2020?

Steph- This year was very different, it wasn’t the year I was expecting. It was fun, and confusing. I can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.

Tess Hammond - Coronavirus, has changed year 6 completely. Thank you for the opportunity to be with my parents, I missed my friends lot. I missed sport :( Amelia- Even though this year was much different it was an amazing experience, I never thought I would care about such little things.

Cooper- This year I’ve learnt to enjoy the little things in life like hanging out with friends and toilet paper.

Ishan - This year was trash, we had to do online learning, and not face to face learning, we didn’t get to meet our friends because of bad Coronavirus (Covid-19) Travis - This year was baddddddd because I did not like learning online, but I was happy when we came back!!!

Tyler - THIS YEAR WAS BAD. Diesel - This year was different.

Jaxson - 2020 was bad, but hopefully Year 7 is better! Good luck to the new Grade 6's.

Holly - This year was terrible, but we got through it!

Ana - This year was terrible, I hope next year (Grade 6) is better.

Sophie - This year was very bad because of Miss Corona.. đ&#x;˜ťđ&#x;˜ Jensen - This year has been different and challenging, but we as a school have gotten through it.

Lenni - This year was a challenging year for everyone and we all hate coronavirus.

Layla- This past year has been hard.

Kayla - This year has been a difficult experience because due to covid, I had to do online school, at home instead of physical learning.

Kiara - Although this year was very different from previous ones, I still enjoyed the new experience. I'm glad that the year is almost over.

Chris- This year was good because of remote learning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Romee - This year was very strange. I thought this year was going to be fun and exciting. I hope that 2021 will be more fun.

Harper - This year has been hard for all of us, but grade 6 was fun. Be thankful that we made it this far and maybe we can be free.

Tyson - This year has been a weird year there's home school and grade five six class but we managed to get through it.

Kahyla - This year has been an adventure between grade 6 and coronavirus but it's been a great year with all of these amazing people.

Tegan - This year was hard and challenging.

Dom - This year has been different because we had to do online learning from home which was difficult because I have never done it before.

Poppy - 2020 has been hard, strange and difficult for everyone. I really hope next year will be a bit better than this year so then things can go back to normal and to all the year sixes good luck in high school.

Ethan - This year has been different because my mum has been working and learning online.

Sasha - This year was fun and bad in ways. There was the staying home and relaxing and there was also the part that started driving me crazy. :) Jess - This year was fun staying at home but I didn't get as much opportunities because of corona đ&#x;˜ˇ Lilly - Well I can say this year was a roller coaster and it broke down at the top and started going backwards so let’s hope they fix it in time.

Ruby - This year has been okay because I enjoyed remote learning, but Mrs Corona has ruined a perfect year for all of us. đ&#x;˜Ąđ&#x;˜˘đ&#x;˜‘đ&#x;˜“đ&#x;˜ˇ

SHARON CHANDLER

5/6 K'S REPORT

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2020

5/6 K REFLECT ON 2020 Veda- I enjoyed 2020 because of remote learning I was able to sleep in and have a flexible sleep schedule but still got all my work done.

Kyra- I loved coming back to school and seeing my friends and teachers.

Jacob- I loved coming back to school after remote learning and seeing all my friends.

Abisayan- I enjoyed coming back to school after remote learning and playing with all my friends at recess and lunchtime.

Jeda- I am thankful I got to spend more time with my family at home. I got to learn lots of new computer skills from remote learning.

Isabel- I loved coming back to school and learning face to face and not on the computer.

Heath- I was happy to come back to school and see all my peers. Anisa- I really enjoyed remote learning in 2020.

Amelia- I loved learning about the Fennec Fox this year.

Ishaan- School has been great this year. I was happy to come back from remote learning and see my friends.

Madeleine- I loved making new friends in 2020.

Emily- I enjoyed doing remote learning because I got to sleep in.

Turoa- Even though we couldn't come to school I still learned many new things during remote learning.

Kevin- This year has been pretty good since we got to come back to school after remote learning.

Sina- I was so happy to come back to face to face learning and see all my friends.

Ella- I enjoyed coming back to school and seeing my friends.

Latysha-I was happy to have the chance to come back to school and see my friends and teachers in 2020.

Nate- I was happy to come back to school and see all my friends again.

Andre- My highlight for 2020 was becoming Sports Captain.

Alexandra- I liked doing remote learning this year because I got to take my time with the work and relax.

Gerard- I enjoyed remote learning because I got all my work done early and then could relax.

Misha- This year was challenging, however we all should be PROUD that we overcame all the hurdles.

Lyncoln- I was excited to come back to school after remote learning and see my friends.

Rachael- I learned several skills during remote learning.

Shawn- I was happy to see my friends after a long time.

Jethri- I loved coming back to face to face learning and getting to see all my friends again after what felt like a very long time.

Callum- I loved coming back to school after remote learning. I was so happy to see all my friends.

Theo- My highlight this year was playing basketball and two square.

Mahdi- I liked remote learning because the work was a little easier.

Talisha- Remote learning and lockdown might have been a little boring but it helped me learn more about my family and I got to learn new hobbies.

SHARYN KING

5/6 M'S REPORT

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2020

MEMOIRES WITH 5/6 M

2020 was bad but, just know we made it this far, so you will definitely make it through to the end. - Caity A It may not have been the year we all hoped for but it was a new experience.- Caitlin B. Sometimes more is better than less- Simeon Even though a lot of bad things happened we just need to remember the good things - Taylah S 2020 was a different year for all of us and the whole world but we got by it with happy faces and good times. - Abanoub It was a different and challenging year then others but we had our bad and good times at some points, and it is sometimes good to have a change- Ashlee Sometimes different is better! - Kobe I had a good year. -Jacob Although 2020 was a bad year we had our fun times at school and at home. -Elijah “Couldn’t have asked for a better year”, May not sum up 2020 but the things I’ve learnt along the way make this whole tough time worth every second of it!” -Thiseni Many people may think of 2020 as a bad year, but when we really think of all the good things we've taken away from the year. People might just start to think positively about the world - Sean Yes 2020 was a struggle but we have learnt so many things along the way and together we can do anything!

- Jaela This was a challenging year but we stayed strong and got through it- Wil Learning online was great. You got to do a lot of things that we didn't have to have the teachers for. It was still great. I got to watch anime while I was doing work - Leo 2020 was different but we all made it back and we all learnt an important lesson and we have nearly made it out-Bree.

2020 had a rough start and middle but the end is starting to look brighter and I hope that it stays like that, this year has taught us a lot of life skills too like resilience and mental strength. -Beau This year has been a challenge but we all got through it together. - Oliver 2020 was a struggle but we are almost at the end of it then we can put it behind us! - Bailey 2020 was so hard but at least we got through it! - Joel 2020 wasn’t the greatest but at least we are going to make history. - Ryan “At least we will have a story to tell when we're older and how 2020 was a mess but we all stood together and made the best out of it” -Myla 2020 was the battle no one wanted to fight but everyone had to.- Ruby Even though this year may not be the best, try and leave the negative things behind, and think about the positives through the year -Ava.T I survived the great toilet paper battle and won!!!! - Sienna I had a good year but sadly we had to stay in lockdown for most of the year but it was still good because we were able to still talk to each classmate. We are back at school now and we are happy. I hope we don't have to be in lock down for the rest of our life and have a safe year everyone. - Hudson We survived 2020!, Good job everyone - Lizzy.B This right now isn’t so great but all we can do now is sit down and smile at others and focus on what we love. -Joalie 2020 was a hectic year but I had fun. I loved getting back to school from remote learning. -Chloe 2020 may have been a struggle, but we have gotten through the Coronavirus and now we are stronger than ever! Things work out best for those who make the best out of every situation-Ava B 2020 was challenging but it also was a good learning experience and the virus has made us stronger and better. :) - Ally 2020 was not the best, it was very challenging. We had to do over half the year at home hopefully 2021 is better. - Martin 2020 has had some extreme stuff like Covid and home schooling, even though this year might seem difficult, we all got through it. - Wes A year to be proud, a year to reflect, a year to make changes. 2020 threw out it’s challenges and we responded with strength, tenacity and unity. - Miss Mac

ALI MCARTHUR

5/6 W'S REPORT

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2020

5/6 W'S TAKE ON 2020 What a year it has been! Even though everything looked a bit different at Berwick Lodge we still achieved so many great things. Learning new tech skills to socialising with our friends online, we definitely developed a whole new set of tools to take into 2021. We invented our own unique camp, with its own logo and creative setups. Amazing obstacle courses were built, delicious delights were baked and artistic crafts made along with entertaining videos of all our talents. We couldn’t ask for a better virtual camp experience! Although we missed our friends and school, we had amazing days sharing our pets, dressing up, participating in collection competitions, creating structures and playing games. We shared emotions, laughs and frustrations but we learnt to appreciate the little things: our friends, laughter and being able to see each other.

I found it very hard during remote learning not seeing my friends but I loved the camp week program. - Jack The people in our class were so welcoming and I felt right at home! - Edie This was a good year. I loved online learning! - Brooke This year by far is the most average year ever, no cap! - Ethan The year 2020 was different from other years but it will be part of our history. - Brianna Although it was a bit rough, this year was great with friends and family .- Jeb Remote learning was interesting but we all got through it and to be honest, it wasn’t that bad! After a crazy year of remote learning, the best bit was seeing my friends, teachers, and Friday WebEx trivia! - Felix This covid year will be a year I tell to my children and grandchildren. - Faith This covid year has been very very very hard to just go regular school and then randomly turn into remote learning but I like to see my friends again! - Mia Spending time with my family was the really good side of quarantine. Plus this year is special in its way, this is the first time the whole world did remote learning for 8-9 months, it was also a different way of learning and communicating with my friends and teachers.2020 has its great things that no other year had! - Areeba I am grateful to have a family and friends to support me in this tough year. - Annabella This year was the best, I did like coming back from remote learning. It was sad not seeing your friends when you did remote learning. - Lilli I enjoyed being able to spend more time with my family during Remote Learning but coming back to school was so much fun. - Mikayla In the end, we realised we could adapt to two environments, especially when having your friends, teachers and family to support you along the way. - Dihara This year was hard but in the end, we all got through it together as a team I didn’t think I would be able to do it but in the end, I did it and now I’m sad to see it go.- Delilah This year was a year that will be in history class, I will never forget this year! - Harlem An experience in my life that I will always remember and cherish. - Mehran Being home with my family was good because I spent more time with them. When we got back to face to face learning in the classroom it was really good to see my friends, teachers and other classmates. An amazing year! - Chais Spending more time with my family was the best part because we were all home together, but coming back to school has been nice as I was face to face again with all my friends and the teachers. - Jolene This year has been hard, but we have learnt so much from it! - Pariaaj 2020 has been a tough year, but we managed to make it through the year. This year will go down in history and I'm thankful to be a part of it all. - Allana

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2020

5/6 W'S TAKE ON 2020

WThis year was unpredictable and difficult. It started with bushFires to Covid-19. Everyone will remember this year 2020 - Brodie 2020 might have been a little tedious, but on the bright side it’s all over and all of us will go down in history as the best teachers and students ever! Go us! - Charlotte 2020 has been fun and sad but my fav thinking was seeing my friends !- Jacklyn 2020 has been fun. I liked remote learning. It was fun being on Webex because I stayed home with my three dogs and then I came back to school and saw my friends. - Tyler 2020 has been fun. I mostly like seeing my friends the most. - Michael 2020 was amazing. I have made a lot of friends and I have done a lot of fun activities even though this year had some ups and downs. It was amazing. This is a year I will never forget. - Lorenzo 2020 has been a new adventure for everyone, probably the most memorable year in 100 years. - Jemma 2020 has been a very interesting year, especially the fact that no one has been able to go on holidays and mainly see any family while being in iso and the amount of shopping online. But I gotta say it is gonna be fun when we go on our christmas holidays and we can all go OUTSIDE!!! - Olivia 2020 was difficult but a bit fun. I chatted with friends and family time faded away quite quick, BUT I hope it never happens again. - Ali It has been a little tough but when we got a chance to go to school, it was less stressful. I’m also thankful for seeing my friends again while the restrictions are on and getting better. - Sean

LIA WHITELAW + KERRY WORTHINGTON

5/6 P'S REPORT

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2020

SO MUCH FOR THAT 5/6 P Cast your minds back……..It’s January 2020 and a bunch of fresh-faced and enthusiastic young things file through the doors of the classroom. Immaculate books, folders and pencil cases are handed out, name tags are coloured in, everyone is anticipating the wonderful year spent in our classroom, learning and growing together……

SO MUCH FOR THAT!!!

If 2020 would stop laughing at our plans long enough, it might be able to explain why we weren’t warned of all the things it had planned for us. There were times when it felt like 2020 was going to get the better of us, but not so fast! Lodgers are made of sterner stuff than that. Resilience was the key as we picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off and dove headfirst into remote learning. We continued to learn, laugh and grow together, though now it was through Webex meetings and Google Classroom. We even managed to go on camp (in our own very special way). They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and our Grade 5/6 family were certainly inventive!

So, even though this year has been difficult at times, and strange all the time, we will be able to look back on it as the unique challenge that it was – a challenge that made us develop all of the skills required to be successful learners, under any conditions. Breathe a sigh of relief everybody, the challenge has been overcome and we are all better for it!

NICK PRYOR

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