This week in our school community: 21 November 2025

It's been a week full of enrichment at St Gregory's...

 

Bullying is rare at St Gregory's but in November we always mark anti-bullying week to remind students about our core principles and the importance of causing a positive ripple effect with kindness and respect, while equipping students with the tools needed to report any bullying they may see or experience. Mr Jaggon linked Jesus' story with a bullying situation, highlighting that Jesus was a victim and persecuted and singled out for who He was. As a faith school, we take great comfort in knowing that God accompanies at all moments in our life - the good times and the bad - so we must turn to Him and trust that He will guide us to salvation.

What a delight it was to read about all the sporting achievements in last week's newsletter -congratulations to all our talented players and the PE team for such great success. It's been a week full of enrichment at St Gregory's: Year 7 took part in anti-racism workshops with SARI which touched on all protected characteristics as part of anti-bullying week; Years 7, 8 and 9 enjoyed a performance by the band 'Runaway Club' who sung catchy songs while speaking about mental health struggles and where to get support, and some of our sixth formers took time out of their busy schedules for an enriching trip to watch Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' as part of the celebrations in the city to mark 250 years since her birth. It was topped off by our Great St Gregory's Y7 Spelling Bee today - more about that next week!

I will leave you with a beautiful prayer that Mr Robinson shared with staff at our staff prayer meeting this week:

Lord, we know that you have given us the freedom to choose.

We all have the choice - to treat others with kindness and respect or to scorn, bully or abuse them.

Help us to choose rightly and inspire those who look up to us to mirror our example.

May humanity recognise the divine image in each one of us, however different we may be as individuals.

When young people feel the pressure of others to join them in making someone their victim of their cruelty,

may they see in others a more powerful and fulfilling choice,one that elevates, celebrates and shines.

Let us dare to be glowing saints in our thoughts, actions and words.

Amen

Mrs Melissa George (BA Hons, MA, PGCE) 

Headteacher