Beaconhills College’s Berwick campus is set to celebrate 20 years of supporting local students in their educational journeys.
Some of the founding staff will join parents, students and community members from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday 16 August to celebrate the milestone, with students, staff and alumni showcasing dance, drama, music and voice performances.
Now a thriving campus of 1650 students, the campus originally had humble beginnings with the first 341 students having to start their 2003 school year at the former Monash University campus on Clyde Road, now Federation University, before moving to the 16.45 hectare site on Kangan Drive.
At the time, the College was eyeing off three possible Kangan Drive sites, including locations of the current St John of God Hospital and Woodlands Park retirement village.
Former headmaster Tony Sheumack said the land where the Berwick Campus is now located was originally part of the old Casey estate, owned by the O’Donohue family.
“We could have been on the hospital site had the hospital decided not to take that particular property,” he said.
“The logic was quite simply ‘it’s cheaper to build on flat land’.”
Berwick campus principal Sam Watson said the school was “incredibly proud” of the chance to celebrate the staff, students and families who had served the Berwick campus over the last 20 years.
“This is an opportunity for key members of our community reflect on the growth and influence this College has had on so many people,” he said.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Community Education Support Fund (CESF), which awards scholarships and bursaries for families in need.
To purchase tickets to the event, visit tinyurl.com/beaconhills.
