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Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,
As Term 3 comes to a close, I want to thank you for your continued support. The last day of term is this Thursday, and we’re proud of all our students’ efforts.
At St Gregory’s, we’re here to support your child’s wellbeing—socially, emotionally, and academically. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, grade coordinator, or to Kate Green or myself if you need anything. We’re always happy to help.
Last night, our Year 5 students wowed us with their first performance of Beauty and the Beast! There are two more shows today at 12 noon and 6pm, and a few tickets are still available for the matinee. A big thank you to our Year 5 teachers, school staff and Year 5 families for making this production such a success—it’s one the students will never forget.
Thank you to all who joined us for events this term. We love having you at school and look forward to more opportunities next term, including our Spring Festival on Sunday 26 October. There’ll be student performances, food stalls, and our final school disco. Please save the date and consider volunteering to support this great community event.
We were saddened by the passing of Bishop Pat Power, a proud Queanbeyan local known for his compassion and service.
Funeral details:
- Vigil Mass tonight: Tuesday 23 Sept, 7pm – St Raphael’s, Queanbeyan
- Funeral Mass: Wednesday 24 Sept, 11am – St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka
- Burial: Woden Cemetery
The funeral will be livestreamed: Watch here https://www.youtube.com/live/FpXEdxIYLYA
Please keep Bishop Pat and those loved ones in our community who are no longer with us in your prayers.
May your merciful kindness, O Lord, be with your servant Bishop Pat Power. May he know eternal peace. Amen.
Wishing you a safe and restful holiday. Enjoy the sunshine and family time, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday 14 October in summer uniform.
Loving God,
As we come to the end of this school term,
we pause to give thanks for all that we have learned,
for the friendships we’ve built,
and for the challenges that helped us grow.
Thank you for the teachers and staff who guide us with wisdom and care,
for our families who support us,
and for the gift of each day in the St Gregory’s school community.
Help us to rest well over the break,
to return refreshed and ready to continue our journey.
May we carry kindness, courage, and gratitude into all that we do.
Bless our school, our homes, and our hearts.
Amen.
Have a safe and blessed school holiday.
Tiffany Reedy
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
The 2025 PRC is now closed!
The final number of students registered for this year was 177 and 153 were able to finish.
Congratulations to all of the students that completed the challenge, and thank you to all of the parents that have been busy updating their child's reading records on the NSW PRC website.
We would like to acknowledge the students from each year who completed the challenge during the final 2 weeks:
K - Genevieve L, Blair L, Teresa S, Thomas M, Ameya R, Juan Lucas L
1 - Eleanor F, Blake L, Evelyn M, Nicolas S, Elijah C, Zachary V, Ted H, Mila G, Olivia N, Elijah M, Alexis M
2 - John M, Daxton Z, Archie G
3 - Poppy-Mae S, Sophie R, Riley P
4 - Lucia F, Johanna B, Harlyn G
5 - Ivy S, Reuben G, Hendrix I
6 - Hayden P, Jasmine P, Taran H
ALL students that complete the challenge will receive a certificate towards the end of term 4.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at: natalina.ireland@cg.catholic.edu.au
OVERDUE BOOKS
Overdue notes will be given to students if necessary.
During the holidays, please take some time to look for any overdue books so that they can be returned to the school in term 4.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Thank you to everyone that was able to order from the recent Scholastic Book Club.
The orders have arrived at the school and have been distributed to each student.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO LOWE ST LIBRARY
Save the date ... the Scholastic book fair is coming to Lowe St in week 4 of term 4.
Open times will be confirmed closer to the date and listed in our next newsletter.
We will have competitions for the Lowe St students, with some great prizes on offer.
These will be explained during their library lessons in term 4.
Macquoid St students are also welcome to attend with their parents/carers.
Please note: The usual Scholastic Book club catalogue will be distributed in the 2nd half of term 4.
Queanbeyan City Football Club registration forms for upcoming seasons
- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sdiijikJP4
For adults looking to take part in our Summer 9s competition. Social, community-focused football played locally over summer evenings. Great for keeping active and connected. - Google Form 1 – Junior Player Trials (U11–U18)
For players wishing to trial for our SAP (U11–13) and Junior League (U14–18) teams in October. This is the key pathway for developing players in Queanbeyan. - Google Form 2 – Junior Summer 6-a-side & Youth 9-a-side
For juniors wanting to participate in our fun summer competitions starting in October. Categories include U10, U12, U14 six-a-side, plus U15s linking into the senior 9-a-side format. A great way to stay active over summer.
Positive Partnerships autism workshop: 30-31 October, Dickson ACT
Positive Partnerships is a government funded program that offers free neuroaffirming workshops to families of autistic young people, including those on the pathway to identification.
A two day workshop is coming up in Canberra. Go to the Positive Partnerships website for more details and to register:
Two day workshop, 30-31 October, DICKSON ACT:
https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/?eventtemplate=166-2-day-parent-carer-workshop-act&event=2191
More info about workshop content:
https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshops-online-learning/workshops
