Dear members of the St Greg’s family,

We are indeed blessed as a community of St Greg’s. On reflection of events of the past few weeks since the last newsletter, I marvel at the opportunities for our students and families from Kindergarten to Year 12. A number of our staff have also been recognised in the broader community or been involved and provided chances for students to shine.

These include:

• Staff Spirituality Day and Professional Development Day 
• Junior School Book Fair
• Opening and Blessing of The Gregorian Centre. Gregorian Opening and Blessing 
• Year 7 Students and Parents Study Skills Evening
• CSDA Public Speaking Competition at Marcellin College Randwick and OLMC Parramatta
• Show Team at Castle Hill, Moss Vale, Canberra, Camden, and Sydney Royal Easter Shows
• College Open Day (K-12)
• Junior School Open Classrooms
• NAPLAN Testing
• ISA Swimming Carnival
• VET Awards at Campbelltown Catholic Club
• PDS Boys Open Boys Basketball Gala
• Year 5 Excursion to Centennial Park and the Banksy Exhibition.
• Rugby in Goulburn
• Year 8 Students and Parents Study Skills
• IPSO, PDS and ISA Sporting opportunities
• Harmony Day Assembly Today and the Junior School Hispanic Festival this afternoon!
• Not to forget behind the scenes work with the Musical rehearsal

We also send our best wishes to the Senior Basketball Team and their coaches as they fly to the Gold Coast for the Marist Basketball Carnival this weekend.

This list, whilst not exhaustive, shows the vast number of opportunities offered to our students, only through the generosity of our incredible staff. I would encourage you, whenever you get the chance, to thank the wonderful staff for all the things they are doing to make this community the special one that it is.

Australian Catholic University report

I was saddened to read this morning’s released report from ACU titled Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey, a national survey of 2300 school leaders. We need to ensure that our community continues to work together to raise and educate our young people together. It is never okay or acceptable for parents to behave in a threatening manner. Again, as mentioned above, we are very lucky (because we work together) that these issues are not part of our community.

ACU Survey article 

Cybersafety Webinar

Please see an invitation to a Term 1 eSafety Commissioner Cybersafety talk for parents, put on by the Council of Catholic School Parents. This session is called ‘Understanding Parental Controls to Safeguard your Child’ and is suitable for parents of primary school students.

To register, please click here.

School Cycle of Review surveys

Today you will receive a link to two surveys I am requesting that all parents complete these. Staff and students from Year 5-12 will also be completing them and the results will be shared later in the year. This is a school wide process that will also include interviews and other feedback opportunities with the ultimate outcomes enabling the college clear sight into priorities for the next three years. Thank you in anticipation for your important and valued input into this process.

May Mary Our Good Mother and St Marcellin continue to watch over our community.

Matthew Brennan

College Principal K-12

Dear Members of the St Gregory’s College family,  

I must say that I do love this time of the year. The weather is starting to cool a little which makes the days much more manageable for our students with their outdoor pursuits. Like always, there has been plenty on the agenda at St Gregory’s College over the past weeks and so much for us all to the proud of. As we rapidly move towards the Easter Break, I want to wish all families the best as they enjoy a long weekend and then the ‘downhill run’ to the end of Term 1.

Marist Schools Improvement Framework

This year is a pilot year for some of our Marist Schools to participate in a new ‘Marist School Improvement Framework’. As a part of piloting this framework, St Gregory’s College will be involved in a ‘cyclic inquiry’.  The aim of this process is to gain an understanding from our community around faith, learning and culture at St Gregory’s College. This will form a vital component of the College’s new Strategic Plan that will be developed in 2024.

As a part of this process, our students, staff and parents of our community will be asked to complete two surveys that will provide data about these two critical areas of school life. The first is a DISA survey which is a holistic survey about school life. The second is a Leuven Survey which is a Marist Charism survey. In the coming days, all parents will receive an email from me with the instructions for the two surveys. Having completed the survey’s myself now, they take about 10 minutes each and will provide the College with some essential information moving forward.

I would encourage all parents to complete the surveys for the benefit of our community to make St Gregory’s College the best place it can be and to target the areas of need in our new Strategic Plan. 

In anticipation, I thank you all for your contributions to this confidential survey. 

Camden Show Results 

Congratulations to Ms Hayley Mahoney

On Saturday afternoon our very own Head of Agriculture, Ms Hayley Mahoney won the ‘Recognition of the Camden Show Excellence in Agriculture Award’ for 2024 for her contributions to Agriculture Education and beyond.

We all thank Ms Mahoney for her passion for Agriculture at St Gregory’s College and how fitting for this award to be presented to Ms Mahoney and take place at the local show in Camden!

Congratulations to Mrs Sandra Hackett

The Camden Show has another staff member who has taken out some of the awards. Congratulations to our very own Mrs Sandra Hackett who has two awards that she was presented with at the Camden Show this year.

• 1st Place for Long Cucumbers
• 2nd Place for Carrots

In the amateur photographer section, Mrs Sandra Hackett also received a highly commended in Reptiles.

Plenty of talent at St Gregory’s College, not only with our students but with our staff also.

Student Success at the Camden Show

Photography: There has once again been some great success at the 2024 Camden Show with our amazing photography student Oliver Bishop. 

Oliver is predominantly a landscape photographer with a first and second in his age group and a highly commended in opens (up against adults) he also explored flora and fauna this year receiving multiple awards. He received best overall exhibit and now moves onto the Royal Easter Show. 

• Highly Commended Opens - Landscapes, Seascapes and Sunsets
• First Youth (16-21) - Landscapes
• Second Youth (16-21) - Landscapes
• Second Youth (16-21) - Plants and Flowers
• Highly Commended youth (16-21) - Study of Birds
• First Youth (16-21) - Study of Animals
• Highly Commended youth (16-21) - any other subject 

  Congratulations to Oliver.

Art

Three of our students were recognised for their artworks at this year's Camden Show with ten submissions from the College which was fantastic. Congratulations to:

• Connor Rose Year 10 – 1st prize 
• Levi Kidd Year 7 – Highly Commended  
• Boen Brincat Year 7 – Highly Commended 

Sydney Royal Easter Show 

The Sydney Royal Easter Show has now kicked off and it is going to be a big show for St Greg’s. Already we have success at the show with Year 5 student, Patrick Ursino’s Ram winning school Champion! 

Developing Grit 

There is a line of thinking that children today are not ‘tough’ like the generation before them. The foundation for this is, that in previous generations, children were expected to do more around the house and there was a ‘hands off’ mentality by parents in relation to their children and what happened to them. This meant that children learned to solve their own problems and sort out disputes with their peers. The same people who espouse this line of thinking talk about ‘helicopter parents’ who constantly intervene whenever a child has a problem. Or one that I heard this week the ‘lawn mower parent’ who creates the path for their child.

Whilst there are elements of truth to what is said when you think back to what childhood was like for many people in previous generations, there aren’t too many reasons to get misty eyed. The old idea of toughness was related to being able to hide your emotions and to ignore the many unpleasant things that people would do to each other.  These unpleasant things were seen by some as ‘character building’, which really meant putting up with callousness and not saying anything.

If you think about a resilient person, they are not necessarily tough in a traditional sense, but they are resolute. For someone to be resilient or resolute they cannot do this in isolation. People are not resilient for resilience sake, they are resilient because they are committed to a cause, ideal or relationship. 

An amazing Australian model of grit and resilience that you may have heard of is Turia Pitt.  After being caught in a fire while running an ultramarathon in 2011, her life changed in devastating ways.  Not only did Turia bounce back from near death, but she is now a humanitarian and passionate about helping burns victims in less fortunate countries. Turia has also gone on to achieve athletic feats most of us wouldn’t even dream of.

If it is true that young people today are less resilient, then maybe it is that they lack purpose. We need to ensure that our young people are idealistic to a cause and committed to some worldview that puts temporary pain in the context of a wider hope. As parents and teachers, it is our responsibility to create and envision a ‘sense of purpose’ for the young people in our care. Let’s continue to work together to ensure that our students develop grit.

Celebrating Student Success 

This week our ‘Bloke of the Week’ is Sri Aitipamula. Sri helped Greg’s win 7/87 vs 23. Sri took 3/3 off 3 overs including a hat trick. What an amazing effort and great to share this with our community – well done Sri!

Through the newsletter, I will draw your attention to some of the outstanding efforts, successes and ventures that our students achieve that we love to celebrate. Please email any success to me so we can continue to celebrate with your son or daughter to jweekes@stgregs.nsw.edu.au 

Events on the Horizon 

Week 9

Monday 25 March

• 32nd Marist Basketball Carnival Gold Coast
• Year 10 NSW Health Vaccination Clinic
• Royal Easter Show Team

Wednesday 27 March

• JS Cross Country
• Senior School Easter Liturgy @ 9am
• Hackathon and DaVinci Excursion

Thursday 28 March

• Junior School Easter Liturgy in the Br Luke Hall @ 9am
• Easter Hat Parade 1:45 pm
• Music Excursion Sydney Lyric Theatre

Week 10

Tuesday 2 April

• Easter Show Continues

Wednesday 3 April

• Year 6 Camp – Point Wolstencroft
• Year 10 Minimum Standards Tests

Thursday 4 April

• Year 7 - 11 Progress Reports Published

Friday 5 April

• Year 9 Game Changers Retreat Day

Saturday 6 April

• ISA Rugby Union Trial v St Edmunds College @ St Gregs

Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you all back for Week 9!  

 As our St Gregory’s College motto states, ‘You will reap what you sow’.  

Mr Joel Weekes  

Assistant Principal/Head of Senior School 

Dear Parents and Carers,

The term is progressing well, and we have seen a great deal of learning take place in just eight weeks of school. This week Year 3 & 5 students completed NAPLAN, one test that the media love to focus on each year. It is important to remind ourselves that although this is a good indicator of student performance nationally, our own child’s progress is what matters.

The reading wars continue in Australia over the best means of teaching students to read. Teaching literacy has been the focus at St Gregory’s Junior School since we began and continues to be so. We prioritise continuing to upskill our staff in evidence-based methods to best teach reading. And I believe we are in a great place.

The Grattan Institute recently released a107-page document titled The Reading Guarantee: How to give every child the best chance of success, with a great deal of evidence-based research and findings. I have taken some key points to share with you. 

The evidence on how to teach reading is clear:

• There should be a strong focus on phonics-based decoding skills in the early years. Students also need a knowledge-rich curriculum to build the vocabulary and background knowledge that are critical for successful reading comprehension all through school.
  • At St Greg’s we follow the Little Learners Love Literacy reading program, which is phonics-based and evidence based. Our PYP framework also provides a knowledge-rich curriculum that integrates literacy across all subjects.
• While learning difficulties or home factors can slow a student’s learning to read, almost all students can achieve success if they are provided with enough high-quality teaching and support.
  • St Greg’s ensures that around 9 hours of literacy is timetabled each week. Students experiencing difficulties with reading may receive intervention through specific programs.
• Evidence-informed reading instruction involves teaching students how to decode words in the early years of primary school.
  • The decodable reading program used from K-2 (or beyond if required) focuses on the explicit teaching of decoding words.

• A ‘structured literacy’ approach to teaching reading is best. Because learning to read is not a natural process, students should be explicitly taught how to read.
  • Teachers deliver explicit, structured spelling and reading programs. Little Learners Love Literacy from K-2 and Ants in the Apple from 3-6.

• Children need to master the foundational mechanics of reading in the early years of school so they can sound out unfamiliar words they see on the page and, over time, store these in their long-term memory for increasingly fluent reading. 
  • Familiar texts are sent home to practice in the early years. These may seem easy or repetitive and they should be.

• The use of ‘decodable’ texts or books can help students to practice their phonics skills. Decodable texts are like training wheels on a bike, and by the end of Year 2 most students should no longer need them. Getting instruction in these early years right is crucial because many students who struggle with reading have difficulties with decoding when they encounter unfamiliar words. 
  • Over the past two years we have spent a great deal of money to build up resources – decodable texts and teacher training.

Teaching reading does not just happen at school

Whilst teaching students how to read happens at school, a child will not become a competent and confident reader if that is the only time they pick up a book. Reading is a life-long skill that needs to be continually built up. When you learn to drive, you do not receive driving lessons from an instructor alone and expect to be competent. It takes practice in your own time as well – many hours of it!

Some tips for home reading

• Establish a home reading routine. Read aloud with your children every day. 10 -15 minutes for each child around a book of their choice. Talk about the illustrations and contribute where you can. Share your excitement for reading.
  • At St Greg’s we call this part of homework a “non-negotiable”. 

• During home reading time, turn off electronic devices and give each child your undivided attention. 
  • Page time should precede screen time.
• Before you read a book, set your child up for success. Reading is not a test! Reading time is only 10-15 minutes so do some of the following: Keep the introduction short – one minute is enough. Talk about the illustrations and the title. Read the blurb and talk about the author, talk about any unusual words, read a page here and there as your child flicks through the book, discuss the characters. This is a short introduction, not an interrogation. If the book is already a familiar one, then this step is unnecessary.
  • Please speak to your child’s teacher if you’d like some tips on how to help your child with reading at home.
• If reading time is stressful, move the reading to a new location. Instead of sitting at the kitchen bench, move to the lounge room floor, or go outside and sit under a tree or take the books to the local coffee shop.
• Find a reading time that works for your family. Limit the time and set the timer if reading in the past has always been difficult. It is better to have an enjoyable 10 minutes than a laborious 30 minutes where everyone is left feeling frustrated.
• Encourage your child to read independently. A bedside light is one of the best enticements for your child to read before going to sleep. After the 10 minutes of reading with you, the child can elect to continue reading independently.

Taken from Primary English Teaching Association Australia 

Parent’s Guide to helping children with Reading and writing at home – Kaye Lowe

Mrs Diana Ivancic

Head of Junior School

On Tuesday night, Mr Mark Gannon presented an information evening about the PYP (Primary Years Programme) and what this looks like at St Greg’s. It was a very informative night which outlined:

• What makes a PYP school different
• The key elements of a PYP school
• What this looks like in the classroom
• How this framework caters for all students
• The language of the PYP

Thank you to the parents who attended and asked great questions! If you would like to know more about it, feel free to contact Mr Gannon.

Mrs Diana Ivancic

There is no argument that we are in a digital world and that most of what we do now, happens online. As such, since last year, our school communication has gone totally parent portal based for notes, reports etc. We understand this can sometimes be challenging however, like any other company, this is the process we are using.

All notes including excursions, camps, sporting events require permission to be filled in online. Please assist our staff by doing this in a timely manner. We too have deadlines, and it makes it very difficult if we need to chase parents individually for:

• Absentee emails
• Excursion permission slips
• Google forms for events
• Medication updates
• Afternoon pick up arrangements

There have been occasions where office staff have sent five reminders to parents to complete forms. I will be enforcing deadlines which are placed on notes. Our office staff need to ensure that all 480 of our students’ needs are met whether it be with administering medication, ensuring they are registered for sporting events, excursions are booked and absences are registered accurately. Many of these become legal documents for us as a school. 

Please be respectful when communicating with our staff; they are doing their job. When we forget to do something, it should not become someone else’s problem.

Mrs Diana Ivancic

This year we have introduced Open Classrooms as an alternative to Lunch on the Lawn two terms out of the four.

We opened our classroom doors to parents, carers and other family members on Tuesday 12 March. It was wonderful to see the buzz as parents and children participated in classroom activities together, including art, maths and technology. The students are so proud to bring family into their learning spaces.

In a community where some schools are still not opening doors to parents to come on site, we are truly blessed to have so many parents and carers who come and share the joy of learning with us, as partners.

On Saturday 16 March, one of our students, Malia Behn, decided to stand up and do something about an issue she feels strongly about. Malia cut off 50cm of her hair for Shave for a Cure. As a community, are deeply touched by the action displayed by such a young girl. I thought I would share Malia’s speech she delivered at our assembly last Friday. This year, so far, Malia has raised over $3700. We are so proud of you Malia.

Good afternoon everyone, my name is Malia.

Four years ago, our family friend Rocco was diagnosed with leukaemia which is blood cancer. Not only was this the most scariest time for his family, but it was a time where I learnt a lot about cancer and about some of the horrific side-effects that patients go through. One side-effect of the life saving cancer treatment that patients receive; is hair loss.

I cannot imagine what it must be like to be so unwell, scared, and to loose parts of you that significantly identifies who you are. This is when I learnt about Shave for a cure. The week before the first covid lockdown, I cut off 55 cm of my hair and raised $3500 for the leukaemia foundations shave for a cure.

Not only did every penny raised help provide families with practical and emotional support to get them through the many challenges faced but it also goes to funding critical research. As for my hair it was fashioned into a wig and given to a child who lost their hair whilst battling cancer

Well years have passed and after an intense battle, I'm pleased to say that my friend Rocco has beaten Leukaemia. I am honoured that Rocco's mother will be the one cutting my hair off this time and I'm hoping I can donate just as much hair and raise as much money and awareness as I did before.

So many beautiful families have shared their cancer stories with my Mum and I, which is incredibly brave. People keep telling me that what I'm doing is a selfless act but that's just not true. The people who are battling cancer are brave. I am simply just helping out in a little way that I know how.

We all agree that cancer isn't very nice: so... when my hair grows long again, perhaps you could all join me by signing Up to the leukaemia foundations shave for cure challenge. Our community is a formidable force and with your support it could bring the Leukaemia Foundation closer to our goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.

Thank you for listening and your support. 

On Wednesday March 6 we celebrated the Blessing and Opening of The Gregorian Centre by the Most Reverend Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong, and Mr Greg Warren, MP, Member for Campbelltown. 

What began as an idea in 2019 has resulted in a Multipurpose building which will greatly enhance the teaching and learning possibilities for our community here at Greg’s. It includes a 200-seat theatre, a band room, 3 music classrooms, 7 music tuition/practice rooms, a food technology classroom, 2 general classrooms, an open plan learning space, outdoor amphitheatre, outdoor gym area, storage, toilets and changerooms. The architects, Simon Goold and Vanessa Lacey from Bow Goold Architects, took inspiration from the external wall of the College Chapel, mirroring the curves and the red brick.

Much of the project was funded from savings by the College as well as a grant from the NSW State Government. In his address Dr Frank Malloy spoke of education being a generational responsibility. The current families of the College are most grateful to the parents and families who preceded them who have raised these funds for the project. 

We welcomed many official guests representing The Marist Brothers, Marist Schools Australia, state and local governments, Campbelltown Catholic Club, Wests Leagues Club, and various College Boards. Being such a special event in the story of our College, all of Year 12 and a representative from each grade, K – 11, joined the many guests in prayer and song. 

There were many highlights of the Blessing and Opening, showcasing our young people and the amazing staff we have who work so hard to allow our young people to excel in using their gifts. Congratulations to Mr Humphries and Year 11 students Deklin, Gene and Kaylan for their acknowledgement of country, Mrs Limbrey and the Junior School choir who sang their school song, and Mr Malaesilia and Mr Malone who prepared the Senior School choir to sing the Sub Tuum in the style of Gregorian chant. It was hauntingly beautiful! Finally, we were blessed to hear from Bishop Brian who encouraged us to let our light shine as we use the facilities and our personal gifts. 

The Naming of the Centre

Thomas Donovan, the original owner of the land on which the College is built, had a particular affection for the Benedictine order to which Gregory I belonged. It was Donovan’s wish that an agricultural boarding school be established, under the patronage of Gregory I, alongside St Marcellin Champagnat as founder of the Marist Brothers, who enabled Donovan’s wish to become a reality.

Gregory I, commonly known as Pope Saint Gregory the Great, was born in Rome in 540 to an affluent and influential family, He was well educated, learning grammar, rhetoric, the sciences, literature, and law. Gregory 1 became a monk of the Benedictine order in 575 and was later appointed as a deacon of Rome and then Bishop of Rome from 590 until his death in 604. He valued learning and is recognised for his passion for education and knowledge, encouragement of missionary work and the founding of monasteries, strong leadership and courage. He has been referred to as St Gregory the Dialogist, having written many books on leadership, pastoral care, spiritualty and morals during his lifetime.  

Also known as the Father of Christian Worship, he became very involved in liturgical reform. The particular style of music which he introduced is known as Gregorian chant and was first collected and codified during his papacy. 

Pope Saint Gregory the Great, is recognised as patron saint of teachers and students, patron saint of musicians and singers, and patron of St Gregory’s College. Given the nature of the work that will be conducted in the new facility, particularly Music and Drama, the naming of the facility as The Gregorian Centre is most fitting.

It was also most appropriate that during the blessing of The Gregorian Centre we heard the Sub Tuum, one of the oldest known Marian prayers still in use today, and sung by Marist communities all around the world, sung in the style of Gregorian chant.

Mrs Cathie Clarke

Director of Mission

Professional Learning Groups (PLGs), also known as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), are collaborative groups of educators who come together to engage in ongoing learning and professional development. These groups are formed within schools or educational institutions and are focused on improving teaching practices, enhancing student learning outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

PLGs typically consist of teachers, administrators, and sometimes other school staff who share a common goal of enhancing their professional practice. They meet regularly to discuss and reflect on their teaching practices, share insights and strategies, and collaboratively solve problems related to teaching and learning.

One of the key features of PLGs is their focus on collaboration and shared responsibility. Members work together to set goals, plan activities, and assess their progress. They also engage in reflective practice, critically examining their own teaching practices and beliefs, and are open to feedback and suggestions from their colleagues.

The College’s Strategic Plan for Teaching and Learning includes supporting all staff to engage in Professional Learning and Development. PLG provides an opportunity for staff to engage in cross KLA dialogue and to share teaching practices and experiences. PLG time has been used to complete feedback for the Inclusive Education faculty for student Individual Plans and to review student IP’s and student data as staff continue to utilise Universal Design for Learning in all curriculum development and planning. 

All teaching staff are currently completing an online NESA Accredited PD course “Engaging Boys in Writing” in PLG. This course aims to get boys writing about what matters to them. The course provides practical examples, using the latest research into inspiring boys to write and translates it into action. This includes: 8 ways boys learn best, 7 needs boys have to write well, 13 strategies to help boys write better, and 23 specific writing tasks designed to make boys excel.

Overall, PLGs play a crucial role in supporting the professional growth and development of educators. By providing a forum for collaboration, reflection, and continuous learning, PLGs help teachers improve their instructional practices, enhance student learning outcomes, and contribute to a culture of excellence in education.

Ms Judith Tolomeo

Director of Teaching and Learning

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 26 March VET Online Information Evening

Wednesday 3 April HSC Minimum Standards Year 10 Tests

Thursday 4 April HSC Minimum Standards Year 11-12 Catch-up Tests

Thursday 4 April Year 7 – 11 Progress Reports Published

NAPLAN Testing

Congratulations to all students in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 on the completion of their NAPLAN tests. In all, over 1900 tests in Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy were completed by over 500 students across the year groups. Results for these tests will be mailed to parents mid-way through next term.

Year 7 and Year 8 Study Skills Evenings

As part of its long-standing partnership with Dr Prue Salter, the College hosted study evenings for Year 7 and Year 8 families. The Year 7 evening was an introduction to the study skills framework. The Year 8 evening added to students’ skill in study skills. During the evenings, students developed skills in using their diaries, planning for assessments and exams, and learned new tricks and tips on how to study. Both evenings were well attended and tremendously beneficial to students. Prue has made her notes available to Year 7 and Year 8 families and further information has been emailed to parents.

Year 10 and Year 11 Information Evenings

The College hosted its online Information Evenings for Year 10 and Year 11 students earlier in the term. During these evenings, families found out more about the College’s assessment policy, attendance procedures, HSC Minimum Standards, studying in Year 10 and Year 11, Pastoral Care events, Careers and Transitions and a range of other important information about school life in Year 10 and Year 11. If students or families of Year 10 and Year 11 students would like to review this information, it is available on the College’s YouTube channel.  

HSC Minimum Standards Tests

The NSW Government has introduced HSC Minimum Standards testing as a requirement for all students in Year 10 - 12. Students will complete Reading, Writing and Numeracy Tests. They will have four chances each year to achieve minimum standards in each of these areas. Students can only obtain their HSC credential once they have achieved minimum standards in all three tests. 

To demonstrate these standards, students need to achieve the Australian Core Standards Framework Level 3 in Reading, Writing and Numeracy. 

Year 10 students at St Gregory’s College will complete their first attempt at these tests on Wednesday 3 April. Year 11 and Year 12 students will complete catch-up exams on Thursday 4 April. These tests will take place in classes. Students will complete the 45-minute tests. 

Students can access their results on the NESA Students Online website using their NESA Number and password. 

Students unable to achieve minimum standards during this round of tests will complete more testing later in the year and, if necessary, in Year 11 and Year 12. 

For further information about the HSC Minimum Standards tests, please visit the following link:  https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard .

Homework Club and Mathematics Study

Homework Club and Mathematics Study are two of the fantastic out-of-school opportunities that the College offers students. 

Homework Club is open every Monday afternoon from 3.15 - 4.15pm in the Marian Centre. During this time, students can complete homework and prepare for assessments in the supervised and friendly atmosphere of the Marian Centre. Homework Club is facilitated by the Academic Care Team and different KLA staff are available each week to help students. 

Year 11 and 12 students have their own study area and, there will be specific activities designed to assist our senior students in preparing for their HSC. Our Inclusive Education team will also be on hand to provide Year 7 – 10 students with assistance.

We would encourage all families, but particularly our Seniors and our Year 7 students to come and be a part of Homework Club.

Each Wednesday, the Mathematics staff also offer Mathematics Study from 3.15 - 4.15pm. Again, this is a wonderful opportunity for our boys to receive that extra little bit of assistance that will help them understand and excel in Mathematics. 

Mr Riccardo Bombardiere

Director of Studies

On Monday 11 March, 72 students from around the State attended trials for the NSWCCC 15 and Under Cricket team.

This is the first time since 2018 that this age has been run. St Gregory's was lucky enough to have two students selected, Avanindra Sikarwar and Giles Consunji.

They will compete against CHS and CIS at the NSW All Schools at Raby Oval on April 9 and 10 fighting for a spot in the NSW Schoolboys team which will attend the SSA Nationals 15 and Under Cricket Championships.

We congratulate these two boys and wish them luck for the State Carnival.

In the last few weeks, we have been having a lot of fun adding to and exploring our incredible manga collection here in the Manga is an umbrella termed used for a wide variety of comic books and graphic novels originally made and published in Japan. Unlike traditional Western-style comics, manga is printed in black and white and read from right to left rather than left to right. 

Manga’s focus on images and its visual language appeals to many teenagers. The ability to decipher images, words, and cultural contexts are a strong skill for students to develop. It strengthens reasoning ability; it helps to decipher the intensely visual and cultural world that we live in and are exposed to, and manga style texts allow for students to develop faster and more flexible information processing times. These critical multimodal skills are incredibly important and are used by our students in assessments across multiple subjects. 

In the Marian Centre, our library has a great selection of manga and are continually building our collection to meet the ever-increasing number of students that enjoy to reading it. Feedback from our students is that they love how quickly they can get through each manga volume, feeling the success of reading a book from cover to cover. Many of the boys are also reading alongside their friends as they read through various series together has proven to be a lot of fun. 

Manga engages your mind in ways that traditional books and reading doesn’t. Of course, we know that language, literacy, and traditional narratives and prose are important, but in a world where the reliance and exposure to images and videos is so great, manga and graphic novels, are a fantastic way to encourage and engage reluctant bibliophiles into the wonderful world of reading!

Mrs Terezija Quinn

Head of Library (Marian Centre)

The Mathematics Faculty celebrated Pi Day with a mathematical extravaganza. We dove into the captivating world of Pi as students challenged themselves to recite its digits to as many decimal places as possible.

Another activity engaged the students in the pursuit of precision as participants endeavoured to draw a perfect circle. The Marian Centre was filled with fun, competition, and a celebration of the beauty of mathematics! 45 students entered the Pi recital, and 60 students entered the perfect circle competition.

Fantastic effort for our first Pi Day. Hoping that next year will be even bigger and better.

For a rundown of the day click here to watch the video.

The winners of the respective competitions are as follows:

Best Circle

• 1st Jack McNamara (Year 8)
• 2nd Jack Anderson (Year 10)

Pi Recital

Stage 4

• 1st Aonghus Rutland (Year 8) - 33 decimal places

Stage 5

• 1st Ethan Kenney (Year 10) – 135 decimal places
• 2nd Lachlan Selby (Year 9) – 37 decimal places

Stage 6

• 1st Kai Allie (Year 11) – 170 decimal places -  OVERALL WINNER!
• 2nd Ashton Susnjara (Year 12) – 46 decimal places
• 3rd Harvey Clissold (Year 11) – 39 decimal places 

Mrs Melissa Giles

Head of Mathematics

As we mark one month into rehearsals for our upcoming musical, the energy and excitement among the cast and crew are palpable. The dedication and hard work of everyone involved are evident as we bring the magical world of Neverland to life on stage.

Peter Pan, played by Will Carter, has been captivating the Directors with his playful and adventurous spirit. Meanwhile, Captain Hook, has been embodying the role with great finesse, bringing a menacing and villainous presence to the stage. The dynamic between Peter and Hook is electric, adding depth and excitement to their scenes together.

The Pirates, under the command of Hook, are a formidable and rowdy bunch. Their choreography and performances have been impressive, creating a sense of danger and excitement whenever they're on stage.

Tiger Lily, played by Victoria Shridhar and the braves of Neverland, with their graceful dancing, add a touch of elegance to the production. Their movements are fluid and precise, transporting the audience to the enchanting world of Neverland.

As for the Lost Boys, led by Peter, they embody the essence of youth and innocence, not wanting to grow up. Their camaraderie and playful interactions with Peter create heartwarming moments that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Don't forget the Darling family members as they journey from the nursery to Neverland. Wendy is played by Ebony Penman, John by Hunter Elson, Harrison McInerney as Michael Darling, plus a few more characters. 

Overall, the first Sunday rehearsal was a success, showcasing the progress we've made in just one month of rehearsals. With each passing day, our production of "Peter Pan" is taking shape, promising to be a magical and memorable experience for all.

Mrs Natasha Patao

College Musical Coordinator

On Friday 15 March a team of 18 students and 18 sheep headed to Camden Show. The show was a great day for the boys with some great results to share from the boys and sheep.

Our sheep did well in the Longwool section taking out Supreme Exhibit for this, with one of our homebred rams. We then also entered the Best Sheep of every School, with our Ram placing Reserve Champion to Macarthur Anglican.

The boys then went on to compete in a new 'Sponsor Handlers' class that the show was running. In summary, one of the sponsors of the show was paired up with every school, and the students had 15minutes to prepare their sponsor to enter into a handlers competition against all the other sponsors. Our boys tried their best, but unfortunately forgot to tell their sponsor what breed of sheep we had, which made our sponsor come down the bottom end of the lineup for the competition (something to work on for next year!). This was a great new competition to watch the boys be involved with.

In the Handlers Classes, we had some great success with the boys in this competition with the following results achieved:

• Pat Ursino – 1st in Under 11's Handlers
• Thomas Foley – 2nd in Under 11's Handlers
• Jake Gotts – 4th in 13 years Handlers
• Billy Corkhill – 1st in 14 years Handlers
• Ben Harrison – 4th in 15 years Handlers
• Mitchell Sewell – 5th in 15 years Handlers
• Zane Weston – 6th in 15 years Handlers
• Jacob Malvern – 1st in 16's Handlers
• Angus Pursehouse – 2nd in 16's Handlers

We then had Pat Ursino, Billy Corkhill and Jacob Malvern compete for the Overall Champion Handler for Camden Show, and this went to Billy Corkhill!

Other boys that attended the show include; Lewis Eddie, River Smith, Cooper Williams, Cameron Spink, Connor Elmore, Diesel Nori, Jett Harrigan and Robert Wilson. 

We congratulate these fine young men on their success and for the wonderful way they represented St Gregory's.

Onto Sydney Royal!

Miss Emily Wilson

The announcement of a new role within the College was made in January of this year. The position of Literacy Project Officer was revealed to the community within the context of an increased focus on driving improvements in literacy standards across our Senior School. The role aims to ensure that every student has the skills they need to succeed in their academic journey and beyond, with a particular focus on our Stage 4 students in Years 7 and 8.

Tasked with designing processes and procedures that support the development of essential literacy skills among our students, the Literacy Project Officer will consider everything from the basics to the science of reading and writing. Our aim is to empower every student with the tools they need to excel as they progress through the College.

One of the key initiatives being spearheaded is the delivery of explicit literacy lessons to selected classes in Stage 4. These lessons are designed to provide targeted support to students in areas where they may need additional assistance, helping them to build confidence and proficiency in their reading and writing abilities.

Through these lessons, we are pushing for improvement in basic literacy standards, ensuring that every student has a strong foundation upon which to build their academic success. By focusing on fundamental skills such as grammar, punctuation, and comprehension, we are equipping our students with the essential tools they need to thrive in all areas of their education.

In addition to these exciting literacy initiatives, we are also thrilled to announce the launch of our Senior School Wordle competition! This fun and engaging New York Times competition has been challenging students and teachers to put their vocabulary and word skills to the test, fostering a love of language and literacy across our entire school community. Weekly winners are announced, and small prizes awarded.

We are excited about the positive impact this role will have on our College community, and we look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of our students as a result of these initiatives. Together, we are committed to fostering a culture of literacy excellence and empowering every student to reach their full potential.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments as we embark on this journey to elevate literacy standards in our community!

The Visual Arts department is excited to share some incredible experiences from recent art excursions that our students had the privilege to embark on!

Senior Art Excursion to the Art Gallery of New South Wales: Our Senior art enthusiasts recently visited the renowned Art Gallery of New South Wales to explore the captivating 'Art Express' exhibition. This is a showcase of the best works from the previous HSC year. It was an enriching journey, immersing in the creative brilliance of young artists across the State. Our students were left inspired and ignited with creativity ready for the year ahead.

Year 10 Excursion to the Banksy Without Limits Exhibition: Year 10 students embarked on an adventure to witness the enigmatic world of Banksy at the 'Without Limits' exhibition at the Sydney Town Hall. Graffiti artist Banksy is a focus for our art students currently completing a Street Art unit to work alongside our skateboard designs. Some students experienced his practice of stencils and got to spray their own shirts with his designs. 

Ms Elissa Ference
Head of Visual Arts

Dear Parents and Carers,

NSW Health will be visiting the College on Monday 25 March 2024 as part of the NSW Vaccination Campaign. NSW Health is offering one dose of free Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination for Year 10 students. Students are permitted to wear the sports uniform if they are involved. Please ensure your child eats breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.

NSW Health has recently changed the way consent is provided for school vaccinations. You can now provide online consent for your child’s routine school vaccinations. Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received by NSW Health. If you would like your child to receive this vaccine, please provide consent as soon as possible as per the instructions below. Please note that under the NSW Health school-based vaccination programme this vaccine is only provided free of charge during your child’s current school year. For more information on school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination or call Liverpool Public Health Unit on (02) 9794 0855. If you require information in another language, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx. You will need the following to provide online consent:

1. To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit:
   •  https://nswhealth.service-now.com/school
2. Follow the steps to log in to your existing Service NSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. If you don’t have a Service NSW account refer to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/myservicensw-account/how-to-create-an-account to create one.
3. Update or confirm your personal details in Service NSW as required.
4. Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child. You will need to:  
   • Enter your child’s personal details
   • Provide the Medicare card details for you and your child  
   • Read the Parent Information Sheet and privacy statement at School Vaccination Program (translated consent materials) - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)
   • Provide consent  
5. If you or your child do NOT have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form directly from the college. Please advise the college by Friday 15 March if you need a paper-based consent form as there is a limited number.
6. The benefits of providing consent online:
   • easily update your child’s details.
   • receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given.
   • faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Thank you for your support. 

Regards,

Mr Barry Graham 

Director of Administration

The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards seek to capture the imaginations of school students across Australia, inspiring them to express their thoughts and feelings through the medium of poetry in their pursuit of literary excellence. The standard of entries year after year, is consistently high, yet the winning poems never cease to impress the judges. From reading the entries of both the primary and secondary students, one can get an idea of the current events and issues that have had a great impact on young Australians over the decades. 

The awards are held every year between the 1 March and the 30 June, with the winners announced on the first Friday in September. Each year over 6,000 entries are received from students all over Australia.

For more information on the competition and how to enter CLICK HERE.

We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of talented students that exhibited at this year's Camden Show. Their creativity, dedication, and hard work have not only shone brightly, but some students received well-deserved recognition. 

Among the winners, our Year 11 student, Oliver Bishop, won several awards for his outstanding photography. Although he exhibited in his age group he also entered among the adult amateur photographers in which he received a Highly Commended. Together with all of his numerous awards he received Best Overall Exhibit and can now proceed to next year's Easter show. His numerous awards are listed below:

• Highly Commended Opens -  Landscapes, Seascapes and Sunsets
• First Youth (16-21) - Landscapes
• Second Youth (16-21) - Landscapes
• Second Youth (16-21) - Plants and Flowers
• Second Youth (16-21) – Study of Birds
• Highly Commended Youth (16-21) - Study of Birds
• First Youth (16-21) - Study of Animals
• Highly Commended Youth (16-21) - Any other subject
• Best Overall Exhibit

Another budding young artist in Year 9, Max Fisher, won 1st prize for his animal drawing of a bird. We are thrilled that Max has received this for his outstanding work.

Our First Nations program had representation at the show with 10 artworks on display across both the Senior and Junior schools. Levi Kid (Year 7) and Boen Brincat (Year 9) were both award Highly Commended for their works, and Connor Rose (Year 10) won First Prize in the Juvenile section – Painting Animal Study.

As a school community, we take immense pride in their accomplishments and celebrate their dedication to these students' artistic talents. We extend our congratulations to all students who exhibited.

Ms Elissa Ferenc

Head of Visual Arts

The first session of TheatreSports for school sport at St Gregory's College kicked off with a burst of energy and enthusiasm. Students engaged in various games designed to foster creativity, quick thinking, and teamwork.

One of our introductory activities was the freeze frames game, where teams had to create a scene and freeze at a particular moment, allowing for other teams to come in and continue the scene. This game not only encouraged spontaneity but also required students to pay attention and collaborate with each other.

Another game that thoroughly enjoyed was "What are you doing?" where participants had to act out an activity as players are added. The third addition asks the key question, "What are you doing?" and they are required to shift the scene to something completely different. This led to hilarious and imaginative scenes, showcasing the students' ability to think on their feet.

After a series of intense and entertaining rounds, the winner of the first week was announced as Lucas Di Fazio. Lucas showed exceptional creativity with his movements, great use of levels and improvisational skills, making him a deserving winner of the session.

Overall, the first session of TheatreSports at St Gregory's College was a resounding success, showcasing the students' talent and enthusiasm for the performing arts. The future looks bright for this group of young thespians, and we can't wait to see what they come up with next1

Mrs Natasha Patao

Introducing Adrian Quig: Leading Philanthropy and Fundraising at St. Gregory’s College

Dear St. Gregory’s College Community,

I am thrilled to join the esteemed St. Gregory’s College family, as the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising. My name is Adrian Quig, and I bring a passion for education, a commitment to excellence, and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of philanthropy.

As we embark on this exciting journey together, I envision a future where every student at St. Gregory’s has access to the best possible educational experience. Our mission is clear: to create an environment where young minds flourish, where character is nurtured, and where dreams take flight. 

Philanthropy is more than financial support; it’s about building bridges between our generous donors and the aspirations of our students. Together, we can create scholarships, enhance facilities, and provide resources that empower our young men to become leaders, thinkers, and compassionate citizens.

Through pledges and donations from current and past families, Old Boys, and other supporters, we strengthen the physical infrastructure of our College. Your contributions directly impact the learning environment and ensure that our facilities remain world-class. 

Our annual Celebrity Sports Dinner is a highlight, raising funds exclusively for educational initiatives. By attending or supporting this event, you contribute to scholarships, innovative programs, and enriching experiences for our students.

Old Boys and bequests play a crucial role in supporting scholarships. Your generosity enables talented young men to access a St. Gregory’s education, regardless of financial constraints.

I invite each of you to be part of this transformative journey. Whether you’re an Old Boy, a current parent, a past parent, or a friend of St. Gregory’s, your involvement matters. Let’s create a legacy of impact—one that echoes through generations.

Feel free to reach out to me at any time at aquig@stgregs.nsw.edu.au. Together, we’ll shape the future of St. Gregory’s College, one philanthropic gesture at a time.

Kind regards,

Adrian Quig

Brett McGrath attended St Gregory’s from 1998, graduating Year 12 in 2003, before attending Western Sydney University. He established himself as a prominent lawyer in the Macarthur region, rising to partner at Marsden’s Law Group, spending time at national firm Gadens and being appointed a Senior Judicial Registrar at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. 

He’s served his profession, as President of the Macarthur Regional Law Society and is this year’s President of the Law Society of New South Wales. 

Mr McGrath told his Opening of Law Term dinner in January, “I was fortunate to be educated at the Marist school St Gregory's College Campbelltown, which became a haven for my love of debate and public speaking. This school nurtured my talents, instilling in me the "what you sow, so shall you reap" philosophy which has guided me through life.” 

Being educated at St Gregorys, Mr McGrath said, helped him “realise that people who foster education in a meaningful way can have a huge impact on a young person’s life.”

The Old Boys Vintage Luncheon is on once again.

All Old Boys prior to 1974 are invited along, as are partners.

Registrations are required for this event, so please scan the QR code or email Mary at mstepien@stgregs.nsw.edu.au

Three Old Boys are enjoying a Gap Year in London. Peter, Will, and Jude are currently in London in a private boarding school, working as Supervisors. The boys presented to me individually last year with a want of having a gap year and how best to take advantage of it.

After many meetings, discussions with parents and seeking the right fit for them, the boys finally were placed with an organisation called LetzLive. They essentially get a wage, accommodation and food during the school term and then get a holiday period to travel around followed straight back into the next term. The biggest ‘benefit’ they get is an experience which will stay with them for life!

In speaking to the owner of the company, he impressed upon me that Peter, Will and Jude are the best supervisors he has ever placed in the 20 years of running his company! I’d like to think we all had a small part to play here.

Judging by their smiles, it’s fair to say that they are enjoying their Gap year and taking the opportunity, whilst being young, to explore the world. Interesting to note, that a Year 13 Gap year is the largest growing pathway for students leaving Year 12. 

Mr Michael Ivancic

Head of Transition & Pathways

We have only been back at school for 8 weeks, but Year 1 have packed so much learning into their first term. We have enjoyed: 

1. Learning about place value and practicing skip counting in maths
2. Composing compound sentences in writing
3. Introducing new phonemes and graphemes in spelling
4. Communicating about the types of weather and seasons in inquiry 

Plus, so much more!!

• I liked creating the graphs with information about our class. (Francesco 1M)
• I like reading groups because I can read new books. (Rylee 1M)
• I like learning about the weather and seasons. (Evie 1B)
• I like writing about the seasons. (Bertie 1B)
• I have enjoyed learning new sounds in Spelling and writing like the /ai/ grapheme and /ee/ grapheme. (Logan 1W)
• I like learning how to count by 10s. (Ella 1W)

Mrs Fuller, Mrs Borg, Miss Owen and Miss Cecil

Year 1 Teachers

Mark Taylor Shield 

Despite the loss against St Clare’s Narellan Vale, the Mark Taylor Cricket Team's resilience and sportsmanship are worth celebrating. Their dedication, a true reflection of sportsmanship, inspires us all. The future of cricket in our junior school is promising, shining with talent and enthusiasm. We are grateful for the unwavering support from our community, which fuels the team's determination. We look forward to 2025, where we will build upon our learnings this year.

Mr Hayes- Coach

Wollongong Diocesan and Mackillop Trials

Well done to all the students who attended the Wollongong Diocesan Sporting Trials over the past few weeks.  

Congratulations to the following students for their selection in the following Wollongong Teams:

• Thomas Henry- Wollongong Swimming Team 
• Gabriel Yousseph- Wollongong Boys Hockey Team
• Olivia Sheedy- Wollongong Netball Team 
• Jake Stephens – Wollongong U/11’s Rugby League Team 
• Patrick Ursino – Wollongong U/11’s Rugby League Team

Good luck to Henry Thomas, who will compete on Wednesday 3 April, at the Mackillop Swimming Trials at Homebush.

Junior School Annual Cross Country Carnival

We are excited to host our Cross Country event on Wednesday, March 27th. The carnival will start at 8:45 a.m. with our 3km runners. Please refer to the diagrams provided for parking, course information, and the spectator section. There is no specific timeline for the event, and we wish all students the best of luck.

Independent Primary Schools Sporting Organisation 

IPSSO Results Week 6

On Wednesday, 6 March 2024, our teams competed against Mount Annan Christian College.

Junior Basketball 

Score SGC  16 - 7 MACC 

Special Mention

• Noah Cameron for some nifty steals and neat dribbling skills
• Alexander Sheedy for strong offensive skills and sticking with his marked player like glue!
• Nathanael Hallaby for his strong defensive efforts

Junior Oztag 

Score SGC 17  - 10 MACC 

Special Mention

• Hunter Stewart - for some fantastic whole field runs to score tries, stepping the entire defensive team.
• Nicholas Galluzzo - for a fantastic game in both defence and attack, scoring a number of tries. 
• Stella Jensen - for some fantastic plays, putting her body on the line and for outstanding attacking plays that led to her scoring tries.

Junior Cricket

Score SGC 1/76  -  MACC 3/38

Special Mention

• Lucas Hayes for a great display of power hitting. 
• Harrison Oldfield for some excellent bowling, resulting in his first wicket. 
• Isaac Matthews for outstanding fielding efforts and superb bowling. 

Junior Girls Soccer 

Score SGC 1 - 0 MACC 

Special Mention

• Alessia Siracusa for her extraordinary leadership on the field
• Amelia Austin for her perseverance throughout the game
• Lucia Gajda for great clearing kicks in defence.

Senior Basketball 

Score SGC 50  - 11 MACC

Special Mention

• Olivia Sheedy for her powerful catapults across the court. 
• Cooper Tarantola (Week 6 Captain) and Evie Simpson for their unrelenting attacking plays.
• Thomas Foley for his reliable support and reach on the court.

Senior Oztag 

Score SGC 20 - 8 MACC 

Special Mention

• Armando Traino and Noah Jardine for looking to play selflessly and set up their teammates rather than score themselves,
• Taylah Kenney for continuing her try-scoring tear this season, taking her total up to 11. 
• Sean O’Neil and Cara Jones for leading the defensive line and communicating very well

Senior Cricket

Score SGC 3/76 -  MACC 1/46

Special Mention

• Gabriel Yousseph, our captain this week, retired on 20 runs (with 2 boundaries) and is outstanding in keeping behind the wickets.
• Eli Piaud - demonstrating maturity in the field 
• Samuel Brown retired on 23 runs in terrific batting innings and had outstanding stats in his bowling, including a wicket.

Senior Girls Soccer 

Score SGC 2 - 1 MACC 

Special Mention

• Ava Luximon for her exceptional goalie skills during the entire game
• Nina Jacob for displaying perseverance throughout the game
• Indiana Vicaro for her leadership off the court during the game

IPSSO Results Week 7

On Wednesday, 13 March 2024, our teams competed against Broughton Anglican College.

Junior Basketball 

Score SGC  18 - 14 BAC 

Special Mention

•  Clara Romeo - for reading the play and using quick passes to move the ball forward
•  Nash Xerri - Fantastic team player
• Elyse Burke - Fearlessness in the face of opposition twice her height, her relentless defence was admirable

Junior Oztag 

Score SGC 18 - 7 BAC 

Special Mention

• Beau Stephens - for always being strong in defence and attacking with skill and flair
• Hunter Stewart - for many line breaks and, try saving tags
• Harper Clark - for some strong running in attack

Junior Cricket

Score SGC 1/53 -  BAC 3/64

Special Mention

•  Huxley Watson for his incredible sportsmanship 
•  Lucas Hayes for hitting the only 6 of the day 
•  Isaac Matthews taking two wickets 

Junior Girls Soccer 

Score SGC 6  - 0 BAC 

Special Mention

• Francesca Mandarano for scoring three goals during the game 
• Summer Quinn for her energy and perseverance during the game 
• Harper Stassen for displaying positive leadership on and off the field

Senior Basketball 

Score SGC 68  - 20 BAC

Special Mention

• Zac Bruce for being everywhere and anywhere!
• Hayden Grill for his reliable attack and defence.
• Coby Ornowski (18) and Joshua Suffell (14) for their continued high point scoring.

Senior Oztag 

Score SGC 18  - 1 BAC 

Special Mention

•  Jake Stephens for his fantastic efforts in attack and keeping everyone involved
•  Piper Lane for dominating defensively with some great tags back-to-back-to-back

Senior Cricket

Score SGC 4/34  -  BAC 7/33

Special Mention

•  Samuel Brown - captained the team this week and taking 2 wickets in his over.
•  Eli Piaud - outstanding bowling this week, and it is great to see him improving each week.
• James Dash - excellent bowling, taking 2 wickets in his over.

Senior Girls Soccer 

Score SGC 1 - 3 BAC 

Special Mention

• Sienna Austin for displaying positive leadership on and off the field 
• Mabel Carr for her great kicks whilst defending
• Evangeline Palumbo for never giving up and scoring a perfect goal

Mr Darryl Howe 

PDHPE Teacher/Sports Coordinator

Invitations have been emailed today. If you did not receive your invitation (please also check your Junk mail), you can register at this link.

Invitations have been sent for this wonderful event, you can register here if you haven't already.