Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 - Friday 24th October 2025

Dear families, 

During the enrolment tours that I conduct for prospective families, I often talk about how our Catholic identity drives what we do. I explain that many of our students are not in faith or may be from different faith traditions and how we cater for diverse perspectives and worldviews through the lens of dialogue and inclusion, while maintaining key learning from a uniquely Catholic perspective. To that end I was struck by the communal prayer of the Pope and the King. Though they come from different Christian denominations, Anglican and Catholic,  their prayer together represents a shared commitment to peace, compassion and dignity of all people. This act carries deep significance for interfaith dialogue. It reminds us that authentic faith is not about division or superiority, but about connection and shared purpose. When spiritual leaders come together in humility and prayer, they model how communities of faith can work side-by-side to heal divisions, care for creation, and promote justice in the world. Their prayer is more than a symbolic gesture, it is a call to action. It invites each of us to look beyond the boundaries of belief and to recognise the presence of God in every person. It reminds us that dialogue begins with listening and holding a deep respect for the other. 

Our Senior Learning Community, supported by the extraordinary work of Celina Day, helped the Landcare team plant native indigenous plants on the Barkly St corner of our Adventure area. Not only did Celina apply for the grant on the school’s behalf, she also coordinated the Working Bee to prepare the area for planting. I want to thank Celina for her hard work, both physically and mentally! I cannot wait until the plants begin to establish and we can truly appreciate the fruits of her labor! 

Every blessing for the week ahead. 
Roxanne 

GWR Basketball Results @ Selkirk Stadium - Friday 24/10/25

Game 1 vs. Colac PS, 0-40
Game 2 vs. St Columba’s, 2-40
Game 3 vs. St John’s, 12-20

Everyone kept trying all day with some really strong competition.

The girls represented the school with pride and never gave up.

Thanks to our parent helper Emma for her support today!

Well done to the following students who enjoyed a fun afternoon with Bok for her Big Day Out :

JLC 1: Akaas Singh, Louis Bourizk, Oscar Edge

JLC2: Luca Jeffery, Hudson Holster, Bethany Espinosa

MLC1: Ellie Martindale, Joel May, Hamish Brady

MLC2: Bailey Newell, Eliza Lewis, Eamon Thomas

SLC1: Dexter Coburn, Harriet Peacock, Libby Harrington

SLC2: Theo Price, Loella Thomas, Isla Jackson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to the following students this month:

Eamon, Bethany, Jake, Patrick, Eva, Lachlan B, Lucinda, Jasper, Ciara, Finley, Marcus, Eliza, Charlie H & Ruby C

WEEK 5 Friday 7th November - led by MLC2
WEEK 6 Friday 14th November - led by MLC1
WEEK 7 Friday 21st November - no WSP
WEEK 8 Friday 28th November - led by JLC2
WEEK 9 Friday 5th December - led by JLC1
WEEK 10 & 11 - Whole School End of Year Mass (date TBC)

TERM 4

Tuesday 28th October
Black Ranges Cricket - Stawell

Friday 31st October
Student Free Day - Professional Development

Monday 3rd November
Student Free Day - Professional Development

Tuesday 4th November
Melbourne Cup Day

Monday 10th November
Foundation 2026 Info Evening @ 6pm