This week in our school community: 9 October 2026

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…

 

 

Harvest Collection

As a reminder, we are now collecting food donations for our harvest appeal. Items can be brought directly to the Chapel, gathered in tutor rooms or if you prefer to contribute with a donation via School Gateway we will order a ‘big shop’ of the most required items as listed on the graphic below.

This year we can bring hope to our local community, via the Foodbank, which covers the whole of Bath, Keynsham and Somer Valley. The custom of donating non-perishable food items is something deeply ingrained in Christian giving at Harvest time. We are proud to listen to our Food Bank who have spoken to those unexpectedly struggling so that the items we donate truly make a difference. As a Christian community we must always be reminded of Jesus’ powerful and challenging words that are directed to us this day just as much as 2000 years ago, “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” (Matthew 25:35)

Season of Creation

Earlier this week we brought the season of creation to a close with the feast of St Francis of Assisi. Reflecting in recent weeks on celebrating God’s beautiful Earth and renewing our shared commitment to preserving and restoring it’s beauty is at the heart of our shared mission. One of the five lasallian core principles has evolved in recent years to ensure that we understand that responsibility is at the heart of our mission, changing from ‘social justice’ to ‘social and ecological justice’. Coinciding with the end of this month of focus, St Gregory’s are hosting the People’s Emergency Briefing on Friday 16 October at 7.30pm. It is a 50-minute public information film and community initiative that has been created in the UK to raise awareness about the climate and nature crisis. The screening is free to attend, but please book a ticket as spaces are limited. (https://tinyurl.com/4ca6k8ce )

Following the film, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion with our local councillor, Joel Hirst, and representatives from a range of local groups, all working to address the crisis. This will give the opportunity to reflect on what we have watched, share thoughts and ask questions together.

Mr Robinson

Lay Chaplain