Dear Members of the St Gregory’s College family,
I trust that Term 3 has been a positive one for all members of our community. It has been wonderful to see so many families at the College this term through the various events including, Information Evenings, co-curricular events, parent functions and through the general day to day life at the College. I would like to thank all the staff that have been involved in these events in some way or another during the term and thank the general community for their continued support.
In Term 4 I will move back to my substantive position of Director of Boarding. I would like to thank all of the staff, students, and parents, that I have had interactions with in my Acting role this term. I have found the challenge thoroughly enjoyable and hope that I am handing it back to Mr Weekes with a number of things achieved. I would also like to publicly acknowledge Mr Prateek Kripal who has filled in for me as Director of Boarding and managed the portfolio exceptionally well.
Student Behaviour and Standards
Our values at this College are more than words if they are to mean anything; they must be lived. Presence and Family Spirit are the two Marist characteristics that come readily to mind. Being present with one another, caring for one another and ourselves and acting with integrity and character in all our words and deeds, as a family. At Greg’s our aim is to develop fine young men of character who treat every person with respect and dignity.
I have learnt a lot in this role during Term 3. It would be naive of any of us to think that poor behaviour does not exist at the College or that we expect every student to behave the same every day. We are educating young people . . . they all make mistakes. Our students are blessed to come to a school like St Gregory’s College – it is a privilege. As a community, we have fantastic students and families and need to ensure that as a community, we continually strive to meet the high expectations that we set for our young men. Being a ‘Greg’s Man’ comes with expectations that are upheld.
As parents and carers, I want to thank you for the trust that you put in the College to help guide and instil this stance. Like you, we want to see our young boys develop into men of substance and character and this is not done without persistence, guidance from our wonderful teachers and a strong relationship with parents/carers and students.
Staff Appointments
As is the case in all schools from time to time we have changes in staff roles due to various leave or other arrangements.
We wish the following staff well as they go on leave in Term 4, and the staff replacing them every success in their temporary position.
Staff on Leave Replacement Staff
Ms Michelle Arentz – Assistant English Co-Ordinator (Term 4 to Term 3 2025) Ms Natasha Patao
Mr Pat Newell – Year 12 Co-Ordinator (Term 4) Ms Julie Sligar – until the conclusion of the HSC
Ms Alcica Price – Year 8 Co-Ordinator (Term 4) Ms Lauren Ross
Ms Lauren Ross – Assistant Year 10 Coordinator (Term 4) Mr Troy Nuske
I would also like to congratulate the following staff for their appointments in 2025:
• Ms Lauren Armbruster – English Teacher (Permanent)
• Ms Kathryn Mason – Junior School Classroom Teacher (12 months)
• Ms Georgia Dalley - Junior School Classroom Teacher (12 months)
• Mr Sam Duncan – College Counsellor (12 months)
I would also like to thank Mr Steve Bullock for Acting as Director of Studies this term. He has done an amazing job in the busiest term, Mr Prateek Kripal for Acting as Director of Boarding, and Ms Natasha Patao for Acting as Stage 6 Academic Coordinator. Your efforts are truly appreciated by our community.
Year 12 Co-Curricular Awards
In the Year 12 Year Group time today, we acknowledged the students for all of their co-curricular achievements at the College this year. I would like to thank the boys for their participation in the sport & co-curricular programs we offer. I am sure you would agree that it is a huge part of what makes up the fabric of St Gregs. It requires commitment from your sons and from the teachers that do an amazing job in their areas of expertise or interest. I would also like to thank Mr Tyler for his continued work in this space and for bringing the assembly together. No major awards were presented today. We will be presenting a number of major awards for Sport & Co-Curricular at our Graduation Assembly in two weeks time.
Upcoming Events
Term 3 is the busiest on the College calendar with lots of events across year groups. Some of the upcoming events are listed below:
Week Date Event
8 14 September Maroon & Blue Parents Dinner
9 16 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams Commence
19 September SS Poetry in Action – Year 7 to 9
10 24 September Year 7 Vaccinations
26 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams Conclude
26 September Year 12 Boarders Final Mass & Parent Event
27 September Year 12 Graduation Assembly – 9:00am
27 September Year 12 Graduation Mass – 11:30am
27 September Year 12 Graduation Dinner – 6:00pm
Specific information in relation to Graduation has been sent to Year 12 Parents and Carers by Mr Newell.
Celebrating Student Success
Marist Oratory
The 32nd Marist Oratory competition was recently held at Parramatta Marist High School. This is a public speaking competition that had 14 Marist Schools from across NSW competing across the evening.
Our representatives were: Lachlan McInerney (Year 8), Lachlan Selby (Year 9), William Carter (Year 10), Kieren Foran (Senior Prepared), and Joseph Limbrey (Senior Impromptu). All boys spoke very well on the night, and some were unlucky not to place. A huge congratulations to Kieren Foran who placed 4th and to Lachlan Selby who placed 1st in his division. This is the second year in a row that Lachlan has won this competition.
NSW Basketball All Schools Champions
I would like to congratulate our 1st Grade Basketball team, and their coaches Ms Giles, and Mr Limbrey, for recently being named the best school basketball team in the state, after defeating Westfield Sports High School in the NSW All Schools Championship final. We beat Bulli High School in the semi-final, and followed it up with an 85 to 76 victory against Westfield Sports, with Charlie McBeath scoring 43 points in the final. This is the first time we have won this competition. An amazing achievement!
This means that we are now the current holders of this title for both Basketball and Cricket. The first time this has been achieved by the College.
Write a Book in a Day
I would like to thank all the students that participated in the program on Tuesday, and Ms Tolomeo and Ms Timmins who assisted the students. Ms Tolomeo has written about this in the newsletter, but it is an amazing example of student extension and success. Additionally so far they have raised over $3,000 for the Kids Cancer Institute. Well done to all!
Student Successes
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 student success to me so we can continue to celebrate with your son or daughter - lmorrissey@stgregs.nsw.edu.au or from Term 4 jweekes@stgregs.nsw.edu.au.
Have a wonderful finish to the term and 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!
Ad Jesum per Mariam - Everything to Jesus through Mary
Luke Morrissey
Acting Assistant Principal/Head of Senior School