Dear Members of the St Gregory’s College Family,
I trust that Term 3 has been positive for everyone. Term 3 is always filled with so many events and learning experiences and this year has been no different! It has been wonderful to see so many families at the College this term through Information Evenings, Co-curricular events, PYP exhibitions, parent functions and through the general day to day life at the College.
Year 12 2024
The Marist Theme for this year is “First Light: Reveal the Spirit.” I think when I look back to the commencement of the year, I am sure that the students of Year 12 definitely had set their goals and hopes for the year in this positive light. The cohort was spoken to on a regular basis as a community in order to keep them focused on the year ahead. I think when we look at them as young men, fine young men, I am sure that the parents and the College could say that they are proud of what they have achieved this year.
Year 12 have returned to the College after completing their trial exams after a wonderful ‘Year 12 Refection Day’ this week in Mittagong. We had the pleasure of having Andrew Voss speak to Year 12 about his reflections about this time of their lives and what he has learned about his journey and pathway into TV and Radio. This talk was very engaging and positive messaging to our boys as they prepare for the ‘downhill run’ in their time at the College.
Year 12 now have only five weeks of school left before their Graduation Day. I hope that this will be a productive time for them in the lead up to the Graduation and their HSC, commencing next term. As our Year 12 students very quickly move towards the end of their time at the College, keep them in your prayers as they venture into ‘adult life’ and time beyond the Greg’s gates!
Feast of St Gregory – Tuesday 3 September
The Mass for the Feast of St Gregory is often one of our most celebrated events on the College calendar and this will take place Tuesday 3 September at 9am in the Br Luke Hall. This is an important Mass in the life of the College for a number of reasons. We are celebrating the Feast Day of St Gregory the Great to whom the College is named after. We are also announcing and acknowledging our new student leaders for 2025. Like always, our College Community and the broader College Community are very welcome to attend this Mass.
As we did last year, we will also be inviting all Senior School father’s to a Father’s Day Breakfast prior to the Feast of St Gregory Mass.
Hot Potato Band Visit Year 5 - 7
Our Year 5 - 7 students last week had the great opportunity to be involved in a workshop held by the effervescent Hot Potato Band. This unique group of young musicians provided a fun and engaging morning of performances and workshops for our Greg's students.
We are sure that this session will have inspired many to attend a trial music lesson on an instrument of their choice. Please contact Miss Wray if your son or daughter would like to take up this opportunity.
Year 7 Experience Day
Earlier this week, we welcomed 180 Year 5 students to our College for the Year 7 Experience Day. There were plenty of smiles as the boys explored the farm, brushed the cows, patted the sheep and made their own butter. They also made use of our new food technology kitchens as they decorated their biscuits, spent a lesson in the science labs as they completed experiments and looked under the microscopes and finally, got hands-on in the metal work rooms as they made their own tech decks with their initials on it.
The day ended with a community barbeque with their families and lots of opportunity to play on our futsal, basketball and volleyball courts.
We loved having them visit us and experience a day in the life of a Year 7 student at St Gregory’s College and we thank all of our current students who assisted on the day as mentors for the Year 5 students who joined us.
Year 7 2026 Enrolment Applications are due this Sunday 25 August. If you have any family or friends who are interested in St Greg’s, they can complete an enrolment application online via our website https://enrol7-12.stgregs.nsw.edu.au/student/enrolment
As our St Gregory’s College motto states, ‘You will reap what you sow.
Joel Weekes
Acting College Principal