As we approach the end of another academic year, we need to reflect upon the achievements of students as well as the commitment and dedication of the teaching and support staff. We have witnessed many events that have highlighted the success of our students and we have acknowledged students for their involvement in and achievements for a range of academic and co-curricular activities.
Students in Year 7-10 have been completing their final assessments, whilst our senior students, the graduating HSC class of 2024, have been completing their first HSC assessment tasks in many of their courses.
The Year 12 2024 HSC Information evening was held a couple of weeks ago in a virtual setting, providing the context for students and parents regarding the HSC, the requirements of Stage 6, and what the next few months will look like for Year 12 students. One of the points I spoke about was in reference to the St Gregory’s Agile Graduate Model. You would have heard many of us speak about the St Greg’s Agile Graduate, and perhaps wondering why we keep referring to this term “Agile”. We know that agility refers to the capacity to respond to change and challenges, with action, vigour, flexibility and optimism. We have certainly experienced this in the last few years. “Agile Graduates” will possess the skills and attributes needed for success in Year 12. At St Greg’s we recognise that successful learners are Relational, Resilient, Resourceful, Reflective, and Responsible.
It is important for students to recognise that success is never accidental! Success is a product of hard work, commitment, and dedication to goals. Every student will have a “different success story” – and every student must make sure they are proud of theirs.
Whilst we are all looking forward to finishing next week, and spending Christmas with our loved ones, we are also still busy planning for the year ahead. Staff continue to engage in professional learning opportunities, including completing mandatory CPR training. Thursday 7th December is the final staff professional learning day for 2023, with all staff utilising this time to ensure curriculum planning for 2024 is complete.
The College’s vision for 2024 and beyond is to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn, to be the best version of themselves possible, to be known and loved, and above all, feel like they belong. The 2024 school year will begin with our new staff induction day on Thursday 25th January 2024. Following this, two staff professional learning days to engage and prepare staff for another successful academic year.
The St Greg’s community is a special one, and one that continues to support and develop students that are strong in mind, yet gentle in heart.
Wishing you and your families a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful new year.
Ms Judith Tolomeo
Director of Teaching and Learning