Dear Parents, Carers, Students and Friends of the St Gregory’s College Community,
Welcome back to Semester 2 and I hope that all families had a restful mid-year break! We have now turned the corner after Semester One; we have shifted into the next gear for a busy term ahead. Semester 2 is marked by a significant focus on the academic intent of our students. We have HSC Trials starting next week, Subject Selections for Year 10 underway. Year 8 subject selections for Year 9 and 10 is just around the corner and of course the very much anticipated PYP Exhibition for our Year 6 students. Term 3 is well and truly underway, and we are looking forward to our students and staff enjoying their learning together.
OLD BOY JOSH AZZOPARDI – OLYMPIC DREAM
The College community wishes Old Boy, Josh Azzopardi from the 2017 cohort all the best as he competes in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Josh will be competing in the 100m Sprint and also in the 4x100m relay. Josh’s heat for the 100m sprint will take place on August 3rd. Our 2017 cohort of boys will remember their mantra ‘sky blue and maroon, you will never walk alone’. The College community is absolutely behind Josh and we wish him every success as he chases that Olympic dream. Read more about Josh in the Old Boys section of this Newsletter.
NAIDOC ASSEMBLY
For those members of the community who were able to be present for last week’s K-12 NAIDOC Assembly, I am sure you walked away as impressed as I was.
Here at Greg’s, we are blessed to have school where the First Nations culture is celebrated, it is witnessed, and it is promoted. The work of our First Nations leader Mr Humphries and staff who have supported him along the way, has been vital, and for those liaison officers like Mr Ashby and Mrs Robinson who have come before him have also had a crucial part to play.
The great thing about a place like Greg’s is that celebrations like you have seen at this assembly are not one-offs. Our celebration of First Nations culture from K-12 is something that we are proud of and is actioned regularly as you can see through the reflections shared in our assembly.
Last week’s NAIDOC celebration is one that we should all be proud of – how good… to have a school culture that is so accepting that First Nations events, celebrations and experiences are the norm. The theme this year urges us ALL to be proud of this culture that is such a large part of who we are at Greg’s. Our First Nations boys and girls in the Junior School, young men in the Senior School and First Nations staff are an integral part of this school.
For those families wishing to see the assembly, simply log into watch the stream of this event on YouTube.
HSC TRIALS
The HSC Trials commence next week and run for two weeks. I hope that the students are well prepared as they enter this testing time for them. After the Trials, I will send home a letter outlining some of the requirements for Year 12 as they move towards Graduation Day. As a College community, we wish Year 12 all the best as they embark on these trials.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION INFORMATION EVENING
The Year 10 Subject Selection Information Evening was held last Wednesday. I thank the many staff members who were present to help and offer advice regarding subject selections for Year 11, 2025. A lot of time over the next few weeks will be given to ensure that students choose a pattern study that will meet their needs. I want to thank Mr Bullock for leading this informative evening and all the families that made this night a priority.
YEAR 7 – YEAR 10 SEMESTER ONE – ACADEMIC AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Today at our Assembly we rightly acknowledged and affirmed our highest performing academic achievers from Year 7 to Year 10 at the completion of their Semester 1, 2024 studies.
In almost all cases, the students who graced the stage were students who had made sacrifices to ensure they are successful. They were hardworking, dedicated students driven to be the best they can be. Their successes are built on strong foundations – such as, great support from their parents, teachers and their peers, the willingness of these students ‘to go the extra mile’, and a strong culture of resilience from each student – the ability to bounce back and move on and upwards.
We are blessed at Greg’s to have an absolutely wonderful staff who educate our students from their heart. They give everything they can give to provide our students with opportunities so they can be the best they can be. Greg’s staff do an amazing job each and every day!
As Nelson Mandela often said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Let’s make sure we heed these famous words and make a difference in this world through the education we offer our students at St Gregory’s.
WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON??
Week 3
Monday 5th Aug
- HSC Trials start
- Marist Schools Cyclic Inquiry (3 days) – College Review
Tuesday 6th Aug
- Junior School Open Classrooms @ 2pm
- White Card Training Course
Wednesday 7th Aug
- IPSSO Sport
Thursday 8th Aug
- 100 Days of Kindergarten!
- PDS Sport
- St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day
Friday 9th Aug
- Year 8/Year 11 Mass
- Western Region Athletics – Junior School
Saturday 10th Aug
- ISA V St Stanislaus – Indigenous Round
- Western Families Dinner in Bathurst
Week 4
Monday 12th Aug
- Parent Information Evening – PYP Exhibition
Tuesday 13th Aug
- Year 9 Planetarium Excursion
Wednesday 14th Aug
- IPSSO Sport
- Year 7 Reptile Show
- Year 7-9 AFL Schools Cup
Thursday 15th Aug
- PDS Sport
Friday 16th Aug
- Year 10 Ag Excursion
- Junior School Assembly
Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you all back for Week 3!
As our St Gregory’s College motto states, Quae Seminaveris Metes - ‘you will reap what you sow’.
Joel Weekes
Acting College Principal
Year 7 Experience Day - For Boys Currently In Year 5
St Gregory's College is excited to be hosting a Year 7 Experience Day on Monday 19 August 2024 for boys wishing to commence at the College in Year 7 2026.
This event is open to all prospective day and boarding students who are currently in Year 5 at any school. We welcome students to spend time with us to experience a day in the life of a Year 7 student. Students will participate in lessons such as Agriculture, Science, Woodwork and Metalwork. Parents/carers are warmly invited to a BBQ from 3:30pm.
Bookings are filling fast! Click here to register your son: https://enrol7-12.stgregs.nsw.edu.au/events
Applications for Year 7 2026 will close on Sunday 25 August 2024. Apply via the College website.
For any enquiries, please email registrar@stgregs.nsw.edu.au.