Greetings and welcome Hawks families,
I would like to take this opportunity to officially introduce myself to this wonderful school community. Let me begin by expressing how honoured and blessed I feel to have been appointed the principal of St. Gregory the Great Catholic School! I am continually reminded of how fortunate we are to grow, learn, and teach in a Catholic education system.
It is with much enthusiasm that I welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year. A warm welcome is extended to all who are new to our school community. A special greeting is also extended to our Junior Kindergarten children starting school for the first time. Together with staff, our parish team, and the parent community, we will strive to make this year one of excellence for our students in the areas of academic, spiritual and emotional growth. From what I have seen and heard, through many conversations in the past few months, the St. Gregory staff is a uniquely gifted one that effectively collaborates to ensure that Christ is present for all children and the love of learning is modelled & encouraged every day. I invite our parent community to actively participate in the education of our students through school council, volunteering and other school-related activities. It is important to remember that a classroom teacher is only one part of the learning process; parents/guardians are critical in determining how well a child will develop and how much a child will learn during the school year. Your involvement in your child’s education is important.
I look forward to working together to ensure an excellent school year for our students filled with fun, learning, and growth in many areas. St. Gregory School is ready to support and nurture all students in fulfilling our Catholic graduate expectations in striving towards becoming: discerning believers, effective communicators, reflective and creative thinkers, lifelong learners, effective collaborators, caring family members, and responsible citizens.
If at any time you have any questions, please call the school directly or set up an appointment to stop in at the main office and we will do our best to assist you. You can find information and updates about St. Gregory right here on our website and by signing up for school Newswire updates. For information related to the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, please visit http://www.wcdsb.ca/.
God Bless,
Ms. Sherrie Rellinger
Principal