Principal's message
Sundays Gospel
Jesus was asked, Which commandment in the law is the greatest?
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22:37-39
This simple Gospel message is all about love, loving God completely and loving our neighbor as ourselves which can be a challenge. Loving neighbors requires us to welcome strangers, respond to b people doing it tough, have the courage to stand beside those who feel forgotten or excluded, to listen without judging, forgiving without holding a grudge or making room for someone who doesn't feel they belong. It requires a lot from us to step out of what feels comfortable and safe and to be known not just for what we believe but to be known for the way we love and ensuring that others experience God's love through us.
This Gospel is a wonderful reminder that every act of kindness, inclusion, and compassion is a way of living like Jesus.
Congratulations.
Congratulations to past students Charlie Flynn who is the 2027 school Captain for Galen and vice-Captain Hudson McKenzie. We also congratulate Preston Stamp as VCE VM Captain. We are so proud of our past students with the honor they have received being named as school captains at Galen. Well done boys.
Melbourne Cup Weekend
We remind everyone that Monday is a pupil free day as staff work on the end of year reports, Tuesday is a public holiday for everyone. School resumes on Wednesday 4th November.
Art Show
We remind everyone that our major fundraiser for the year is fast approaching.
How are you supporting the Art Show?
On Monday you would have received an email with a link to a form requesting help with the art show. So far, we have had one response.
We need your help please!
There is a variety of help needed before the art show and over the weekend. I'm sure there are many of you who can help.
We also need parents and friends to purchase a ticket for opening night. It's a great social night come along with a friend and enjoy.
Looking forward to seeing you there!!!
Rock Band
Our rock band performed their debut performance during assembly on Monday. They entertained everyone with their musical talent. Well done to the band and our music teacher Mrs. Peters for all of her hard work in supporting our students. Please view our music section for a photo of the band.
We're Celebrating!!!!
We're celebrating our Year 1 readers! 📖
82% of our Year 1 students were identified as confident, fluent decoders in the 2026 Year 1 Phonics Check.
The Phonics Check shows how well children use the link between letters and sounds to read new words. Learning to read well early on gives children a strong start, both in the classroom and beyond. This result follows 18 months of teaching with InitiaLit, an evidence-based phonics program from MultiLit.
A credit to our students, teachers and families.
Congratulations
Two of our Senior students played in the Shepparton Junior Soccer Cup over the weekend. Over 385 teams and 4,600+ players from across Australia and New Zealand competed. In the under 12 boys division Wangaratta City FC defeated Kyneton District SC 3-2
Rohan Joseph and Evan Alex were part of the victorious history making side with being the first ever team from the Northeast area to win the tournament.
Congratulations
Our Basketball team headed to Shepparton last week representing our school and came home with a 2nd place. We are very proud of the boys and in particular the sportsmanship with which they played.
Hotshot Tennis Tournament
We wish our tennis players all the best as the girls and boys team head off to the Hotshot Tennis tournament held in Wangaratta this Wednesday.
Online Grade 5 Parent meeting.
Tonight is the Grade 5 online Puberty Information Evening at 5.00pm.
Monsignor Cris
To thank Mgr Cris for his service and commitment to Christ the King Catholic parish over the last four years, there will be a farewell Mass held in our Lady's church on Saturday 31st October at 11.00am. All are welcome to attend, please bring along a plate to share.
Please note weekend masses will temporarily change in our parish from this Saturday until further notice, in order for Father Nathan to say all the masses until another priests arrives.
Come Together at Where is My Coffee?
After a challenging week for our community, an invitation has been extended to all to drop in for a coffee and chat. Please see full notice for details in the Community News section.
Have a great week everyone.
Patricia Boak
Principal