Newsletter Term 2 Week 3 , 2024
Welcome to Country
In the Spirit of Reconciliation, the St. Pius X school community recognizes the ongoing role of the traditional custodians of this land, the Tubba-Gah peoples of the Wiradjuri nation. It is on their ancestral lands that we continue our learning journey together.
We extend that respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. Furthermore, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our school community. Acknowledging their presence and spiritual connection to Country.
In the light of faith, we work towards a more accepting and humble school environment for all.
Principal's Address
Thank you
I wanted to thank Mrs Taylor for the organisation of Catholic Schools Activities. It was a fantastic
week that showcased our outstanding school and our values of KIND CONNECT RESPECT. I
would like to thank all our special visitors that were able to join us to celebrate our Mother’s Day
Liturgy, open classrooms and picnic lunch with the students.
P and F Meeting
The P and F would like to invite parents and friends to attend the P and F meeting on Thursday
16th May (this Thursday) at 6pm at school in the staffroom.
The P and F is a great way to stay informed about the school and be active in your child’s
education.
Keeping the School Community Well
There have been several viruses, including COVID affecting the health of children. We would
ask you to keep your child home, if they are displaying contagious symptoms such as:
- High Temperatures
- Coughs
- Diarrhoea or vomiting
- Extreme tiredness.
Children that test positive for COVID can return to school, when they are symptom free.
Children that have experienced diarrhoea or vomiting need to stay home for at least 24 hours
after the last incident.
Uniform
Due to the Changeable weather students are able to wear either their full Summer Uniform (with
School jumper or full winter uniform (including school tie). Children are not allowed to wear a
combination of summer and winter uniforms. Can parents please check the names in jumpers,
as some jumpers have gone astray and children have a tendency to pick up anyone’s jumpers.
Please note that the school tie is a compulsory part of our winter school uniform for all students.
All students will need to be in full Winter School Uniform from the 11th June.
2025 Kindergarten Enrolments
Enrolments for Kindergarten 2025 are open . If your family has a younger sibling or know of families who have children ready to commence school next year please contact the office for an enrolment form or alternatively our enrolment forms can be downloaded from the school website. Please don't hesitate to contact the office should you require any further assistance or clarification.
Katrina Isbester-Principal
Assistant Principal's Address
St Pius X Primary School
School Photography Date: 26/06/2024
Full winter formal School uniform will be required on photo day. Full winter uniform MUST include our School tie.
RE News
Catholic Schools Week
Last week we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. Throughout the week, it was
wonderful Experience the Spirit of Community and celebrate all that is wonderful
about our Catholic schools. The children enjoyed a number of activities throughout
the week, with a highlight being our Mother’s Day/Catholic Schools Week liturgy.
Year 2 did an amazing job presenting the liturgy. Thank you to all our visitors who
were able to join us for this celebration.
Catholic Schools Week Special Awards
Recipients of the Catholic Schools Week award are chosen because they consistently demonstrate one or more of our St Pius X values: Kind, Connect, Respect. We are very proud of these students and for being wonderful role models for our school.
The recipients were as follows:
Kinder: Oliver Hannam
Year 1: Harrison Trudget
Year 2: Audrey Wheeler
Year 3: Gabriel Ashwin
Year 4: Phoebe Heckendorf
Year 5: Elizabeth Gordon
Year 6: Matisse Davis
Term 2 Dates to Remember
16th May | Class Mass-Kinder, Years 5 & 6- 1pm at School |
19th May | Pentecost Sunday- Year 6 special Meet 4 Mass |
23rd May | Class Mass - Years 3 & 4 - 1 pm at School |
28th May | Confirmation Practice St Brigid's 6:15pm |
1st & 2nd June 8th & 9th June | Confirmation Masses |
22nd & 23rd June 29th & 30th June | First Eucharist Enrolment Weekends |
Library News
Merit Awards
Kindergarten
Elsie, Milo, Zara, Harry, Bo
Year 1
Ollie, Noah, Jack, Sophie, Eli, Harry
Year 2
Charlotte, Rori, Maddi, Micah, Charlee
Year 3
Evie, Abigail, Gabriel, Walter, Molly, Jax, Gurjais, Lachlan
Year 4
Lucy, Xanthe, Ella, Aliza, Chelsea, Ellyse, Darci, Amity
Year 5
James, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Almirah, Harry, Kodi, Amahlii
Happy Birthday !
Oliver Siena
Mele Alexie
Benji Hendrix
Charlee
P&F MEETING
The next P and F meeting will be held on Thursday 16th May at 6pm in the School Staffroom all parents are most welcome to attend. Its always lovely to see new faces!
St Pius X Parents & Friends Committee