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Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,
The past fortnight has flown by, and we now find ourselves in November — the year truly feels like it’s moving in fast forward!
Last week was especially busy, beginning with the Community Council’s Spring Festival, where our students showcased their creative arts talents. This was followed by our final school disco for the year. What a fantastic day it was! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to its success — the Community Council, staff, students, and families. It is always a joy to host such vibrant community events.
We then celebrated Grandparents Day, welcoming so many grandparents and special friends into our classrooms. The turnout was incredible, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement. Thank you to everyone who came — the children absolutely loved sharing their learning with you.
The celebrations continued with Teacher Appreciation Week, thanks to the amazing efforts of Ellen, her team and all the parents who together generously showed their gratitude. Our staff were truly touched by the generosity and kindness shown through thoughtful gestures and donations. The students also joined in the fun with Team Jersey Day, followed closely by Silly Sock Day — a colourful and cheerful event that raised funds for Catholic Missions through gold coin donations. Thank you for supporting this meaningful and fun initiative.
On Friday of Week 2, many students and families travelled to Boorowa for the annual Netball and Touch Football Carnival. It was a beautiful spring day, perfect for enjoying sport and camaraderie. This event focuses on participation and fun, and I want to thank our teachers and parent volunteer coaches and managers who made it all possible. A big shout-out to our students who represented St Gregory’s with pride, showing great sportsmanship and respectful behaviour throughout the day.
Looking ahead, next week we will host our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, November 12th, along with our first Year 1 transition day to Macquoid Street. On this day, Year 1 students will be dropped off at Macquoid Street in the morning and collected from Lowe Street in the afternoon. These transition days are vital in helping our children feel confident and comfortable as they prepare for the 2026 school year.
In our Catholic tradition, November is a time to remember and pray for those in our community who have passed away. It begins with All Saints Day on November 1st. When we pray to the saints, we are not worshipping them — we worship God alone. Rather, we ask the saints to pray to God on our behalf, just as we might ask a friend to pray for us in times of need. This was followed by All Souls Day on November 2nd, a day to honour and pray for our dearly departed.
“There is a mysterious solidarity in Christ between those who have already passed to the other life and we pilgrims in this one. Our deceased loved ones continue to take care of us from Heaven. They pray for us, and we pray for them.”
— Pope Francis
Prayer:
Lord, continue to be a light for us, giving us direction and courage.
May we live our lives treasuring the memories of those precious ones we have known and loved.
We trust, Lord, that you are treasuring them with us.
Help us, Lord, to bring light and hope to others. Amen.
Wishing you all a blessed week ahead.
Have a blessed fortnight,
Tiffany Reedy
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO LOWE ST LIBRARY
The Scholastic book fair is at Lowe St Library this week! Due to the book fair being held in the library space, there will be no borrowing for the students during week 4.
All students visiting the book fair must be accompanied by an adult.
Macquoid St students are also welcome to attend with their parents/carers.
Please note: The Scholastic Book CLUB catalogue will be distributed to Macquoid St students ONLY in the near future.
The winner of the colouring-in competition for Lowe St students will be announced at the end of the book fair, with each winner receiving a small prize.
The Book Fair will be open for sales (cash and EFTPOS* welcome):
Tues 04Nov
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Wed 05Nov
8.30am - 10.00am AND 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Thu 06Nov
8.30am - 10.00am
*A surcharge of 1% will be charged for all Visa and Mastercard payments - this has been imposed by Scholastic.
There is also a guessing competition for all students that attend the book fair ... We look forward to seeing you all there.
OVERDUE BOOKS
At present the library (over both campuses) has 674 overdue books!
Overdue notes were given to Macquoid St students at the end of term 3. Please help them locate these books and return to the Library ASAP. This is especially important for all year 6 students and others planning to leave the school at the end of the year.
Many thanks to those students that have already returned these books.
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
The 2025 PRC is now closed!
ALL students that completed the challenge will receive a certificate towards the end of term 4.
The final number of students registered for this year was 177 and 158 were able to finish. Well done everyone!
Maggie and Liv both attended the MacKillop Girls Rugby League development day in Wollongong last week. They joined about 80 year 4-6 girls to practice rugby league skills and celebrate the new rugby league pathway for girls. They both played really well and enjoyed the day.
St Greg's had a successful day last week at the Northern Regions Chess Tournament in Yass. St Greg's was the champion school with the highest score overall.
Harry Meadley was the Year 6 division champion and Izack Pearson was the Year 4 division champion. Cayleb Elton was the runner up in the Year 3 division champion. Noah Fellows had a great day and showed great sportsmanship in the Year 5 division.
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Benji competed recently in the Sea Otter Australian School Championships. He placed 13th over all with competitors in years 4 ,5 & 6 with 53 riders. He competed also for under 13's in the Super Flow Race & placed 5th overall.
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Have your say! The new annual School Engagement Survey is launching mid-November, and you will have the opportunity to reflect on your experiences at the school as a parent or guardian and provide feedback.
Your feedback will be valuable to help us understand how to better support your child and improve our school.
The new survey has been developed with the support of JWS Research. It will take around 10-15 minutes to complete, and your responses will be kept completely confidential and only reported at an aggregate level.
You can expect the 2025 School Engagement Survey to be distributed through Compass as a News Item and push notification in the coming days! If you have any issues accessing the survey link, please contact the Catholic Education Office through Strategy.Survey@cg.catholic.edu.au
We’re excited to share that the Saver Plus program is now available to families at your school. Previously limited to select areas, recent changes mean we can now offer this government-funded initiative to eligible families in your community.
Saver Plus is a free matched savings and financial education program designed to support families on a low income. Participants can receive up to $500 to help cover educational expenses.
Program Highlights:
- Matched Savings: Participants who save regularly over 10 months will have their savings matched by ANZ, up to $500.
- Education Support: Funds can be used for a wide range of educational costs, including uniforms, books, laptops, camps, and excursions.
- Financial Education: Participants join MoneyMinded workshops to build lasting budgeting and savings skills.
Eligibility Criteria:
To participate, individuals must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Hold a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
- Receive an eligible Centrelink payment
- Have a child in school (or starting next year), or be studying themselves
- Have a regular income (from paid work, child support, carers' payment, or cash-in-hand)
- Be willing to join free online financial education workshops
Note: All eligibility criteria must be met.
Attached to this email:
- A Referral Form
- A Flyer to share with families
Saver Plus not only helps families financially—it also fosters a sense of dignity and empowerment through improved financial wellbeing.
St Patrick’s Michelago will hold Mass duing spring and summer.
This will be held on the last Saturday of the month at 5.30pm
The SCS role for Queanbeyan / Palerang Local Government Area is now live. Please click here to view the advert.
External Link – https://jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/101888/