Now in our thirty third year of existence, and as the founding principal, I am so very proud to be the leader of this fabulous school. There are many reasons for my joy and excitement. In saying that, all the reasons that spring to my mind, have one thing in common – the Berwick Lodge Primary School community, meaning the relationships one can develop that being a member of this school offers.
For example, the past two years under the cloud of COVID-19, the camaraderie and resilience of school community has been inspiring. It’s an understatement to say that our student leaders are exemplary young people and wonderful role models for their peers.
As an adult, speaking with them, sharing views on a wide range of matters, reinforces my view that our future will be safe in their hands of our young people of today. That is also reassuring as an educator. Our school is undoubtedly on the right path in preparing our children for leadership when their turn comes as it inevitably will.
On another note, I marvel at how much our students grow, both academically and socially over the seven or so year in which they attend our school. Engaging with them is a personally exhilarating experience – all the more so at the moment, given the long periods of remote learning we have all faced in recent times. You see, I love learning too and they teach me so much too. Why not contact us and see for yourself?
Mr Grossek is the principal of Berwick Lodge Primary School
