Firstly I wanted to say a huge welcome to our new families who have joined us in recent weeks.

This week we were delighted to start our School tours for our new intake for Sept 2027. As I walked around the school during the school tour, I found myself reflecting on how much there is to be proud of at St Gregory's. These tours are a wonderful opportunity to welcome prospective families into our school and to showcase the very best of our community. As I brought parents around, we saw pupils; behaving beautifully, fully integrating in their lessons, polite, smiling, demonstrating their talents and showing visitors what it means to be part of St Gregory's. Your children are exceptional ambassadors for our school, and I could not have been prouder of them.

One of my favourite parts of the week was visiting the different lessons across the school, its is a joy to spend time with pupils and talk to staff. Read below for this week’s updates.

Ofsted: I just wanted to say a huge thank you to every single one of the incredible staff at St Gregory's. We have finally received the completed and final Ofsted report. There is so much in the report that makes me incredibly proud — particularly what inspectors saw in our children and our Strong judgement for Personal Development and Wellbeing. I also want to acknowledge the word ‘Expected’. Under the new framework, this means we are meeting the full standard expected by Ofsted. It is not a judgement of ‘average’ or ‘just good enough’. It is a rigorous standard, and we should feel proud that we have met it across five areas. I know how much hard work, care and commitment goes into making St Gregory’s the school it is. This report belongs to all of us. I am incredibly proud to be part of this team.

Clubs: Spanish Craft Club is now available to book for Jan 2027. Due to popular demand, Spanish Craft Club will run in Terms 3 and 4, starting in January 2027. Sessions will be available on both Mondays and Tuesdays for children in EYFS to Year 2. Book on ParentPay

FOSG EVENT 1: Bingo, Fun & Games Thurs 15th Oct 3.15-4.30pm £3.50 per child on ParentPay.
FOSG EVENT 2: Non Uniform Day on Fri 23rd Oct, please donate £1.50 per child on ParentPay.
FOSG EVENT 3: Tuck Shop on Fri 23rd Oct, after school on the playground.
FOSG EVENT 4: Crazy Hair Day Fri27th Nov, please donate £1.50 per child on ParentPay.
FOSG EVENT 5: Hot Choc & Campfire Wed 16th Dec - 15.30-16.30pm £TBC

Music: Amelia from Y6 graphics score was performed by the London Sinfonietta. The whole concert is around 20 mins and Amelia appears at around 13:06 minutes. https://youtu.be/bCSb0BnGKkA?si=L7_wmFz0VJ4y--cj.

Quote of the week: "Those who rise with patience, build strength that lasts"

Happy Friday
Mr Penney