St Luke's Grammar School

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL // Senior School spent the day at E.S. Marks Athletics Field on Wednesday for the annual Athletics Carnival. We were pleased to see that the rain clouds cleared for perfect sunny skies as the events and competition were on!

We want to congratulate the following students who set new Carnival records:

- Carmen R. (14 years) High Jump – 1.50m
- Alexis T. (15 years) 1500m – 4:56.91
- Riley B. (15 years) 400m – 55.33 (Breaking a 20-year-old record!)
- Ben P. (17+ years) 100m – 11.19 (Breaking a 22-year-old record!)

Thank you to all our incredible staff who helped make this year’s Carnival a fantastic and enjoyable day for everyone.

RECONCILIATION CHAPEL // Words by Ministry Captains Alethea C & Thomas M

In Chapel last week, we were privileged to hear from Saretta Fielding, an Aboriginal artist, designer and proud Wonnarua woman. She shared her personal experiences, culture and the importance of reconciliation within Australia. Through her stories and artwork, Saretta encouraged us to reflect on the history of Indigenous Australians and the ongoing journey towards healing, understanding and unity.

A special part of the Chapel was when Saretta presented an artwork that she had created specifically for and with our school community. In the centre of the artwork was a cross, symbolising our school motto, “Christ Our Light.” Surrounding the cross were symbols representing community, people, connection and learning. The artwork reflected the idea that our school community is united by faith, respect and shared understanding.

Chapel also strongly connected with this year’s Reconciliation Week theme, “All In”, reminding us that reconciliation requires everyone to be fully committed to listening, learning and showing respect for one another. Being “All In” means not standing on the sidelines, but actively working to build stronger relationships and a more united community.

Overall, the Chapel encouraged us to reflect on the role we each play in building a community grounded in compassion, inclusion and reconciliation, both within our school and in the wider Australian community.

GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS SUCCESS // Congratulations to Zoe W, Jonas D and Annabel N on their outstanding results at the 2026 Gymnastics NSW State Championships. Their incredible performances have earned them selection to represent New South Wales!

Zoe W (Year 10) was named the overall State Champion in the Developing International division. She claimed first place on vault, beam and floor, and took home second place on bars. Zoe will represent New South Wales in both individual and team events at the Australian Gymnastics Championships at the end of June. This is a massive achievement that fulfils a major goal for Zoe.

Jonas D (Year 11) delivered an outstanding performance competing against older, more seasoned athletes. His precision and determination earned him a spot on the podium, where he claimed the bronze medal to finish third overall in his division. Following this impressive achievement, Jonas has once again been selected to represent New South Wales at the upcoming Australian Gymnastics Championships.

Annabel N (Year 8) also performed brilliantly, earning her selection for the New South Wales team at the upcoming Border Challenge, which will be held next month on the Sunshine Coast. Congratulations!

19TH CHINESE BRIDGE - CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION // Year 9 student Henry G recently participated in the 19th Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students. Organised by the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China and the Sydney HSK Centre, this prestigious language competition inspires young students to learn Chinese as a second language and enhances their understanding of Chinese language and culture.

In the initial NSW round, Henry competed against students from 16 different schools. The event consisted of three components: a General Knowledge test on China, a cultural performance and a speech on the topic ‘Fly high with Chinese – 追梦中文，不负韶华’. Thanks to his hard work, Henry won First Prize.

This past Saturday, Henry travelled to Canberra to represent NSW in the National Round, competing against champions from across the country. After another three intense rounds, Henry secured Third Prize overall.

While he missed out on the international round, this fantastic opportunity has given him invaluable experience and the chance to build wonderful new friendships.

Congratulations on an incredible achievement, Henry!

2026 SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL // Junior and Senior School students attended the Sydney Writers’ Festival School Days program at The Concourse in Chatswood over the last fortnight.

“These excursions gave students deep, personal insight into the world of writers and their craft,” shared Ms Collits, Head of Information Services. “Renowned authors and illustrators discussed their work, shared their writing journeys and spoke about how they continue to explore writing, reading and learning after finishing school.”

Please enjoy these insights from our students' reflections on what was a fantastic excursion and learning opportunity.

NORTHERN BEACHES INSTRUMENTAL FESTIVAL // Our Junior School instrumental ensembles have been preparing ahead of the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival on Saturday. Students have demonstrated dedication and collaboration, and we are proud of their commitment.

We wish everyone the very best for the weekend.

YEAR 6 COUNTRY FAIR FUNDRAISER // The rain couldn’t keep the fun away in Bayview this morning for the Year 6 fundraiser in support of Royal Far West. The students and teachers planned a Country Fair, hosting a petting zoo on The Valley, country-inspired dance in the hall and classic fair games in classrooms for a great cause.

Service learning is a key part of the final year in Junior School. It’s wonderful to see how this Bayview cohort has embraced it with absolute joy, making today’s fundraiser a fantastic milestone.

Royal Far West |

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS // Congratulations to Ella H, St Luke’s Year 12 swimming captain, who shone at the NSW All School Secondary Swimming Championships held at the Olympic Park Aquatic Centre last Thursday and Friday. Ella competed in three strokes across four events, earning a remarkable medal haul:

🥇 Girls 16 & Over 100m freestyle Multi-class
🥈 Girls 16 & Over 50m freestyle Multi-class
🥈 Girls 16 & Over 50m butterfly Multi-class
🥉 Girls 16 & Over 50m backstroke Multi-class

Year 9 student Katarina N also competed, finishing fourth in the 200m butterfly and setting new benchmarks for future championships.

Congratulations to both swimmers!