Newsletter Term 2 Week 7 , 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

Catholic Schools in the modern world.

On Friday, I was fortunate enough to attend Professional Development from Prof Br David Hall from ACU. It was an interesting day, which explored the roles of Catholic Schools and the Catholic Faith in the modern world.

One key point that was made is that in a world that is more connected by technology, there has been a significant increase in the levels of disconnection, loneliness, anxiety and depression. Br David suggested that we need to start to practise gratitude. This allows us to be thankful for the world we live in and ultimately realise we are BLESSED. This allows us to connect with our faith in a true and authentic manner.

Another simple but powerful message was ‘God is Love’ and We believe that God is within us and all around us, and that we are connected to each other through ties both visible and invisible.

So essentially our Catholic faith and our Catholic School, helps us to remain connected. Which is quite significant as one of our school values is Connect.

Semester One Reports

The students' Semester One reports are currently being finalised by teachers. Students are assessed using a variety of different methods as well as skills, knowledge and understanding that is demonstrated in the classroom. If you receive your child’s report and have questions or would like something clarified, please contact your child’s teacher and organise a meeting to discuss your child’s report.

Semester One reports will be available on Compass on Thursday 4th July.

Uniform

All students should be in full Winter School Uniform. If you are having trouble sourcing any of the uniform, please contact the school office and we will endeavour to help you.

Please ensure that your child is wearing a school tie, which is part of our Winter School Uniform.

P and F

Looking for a delicious and convenient way to support St Pius X Primary School? Look no further than our annual Pie Drive! All proceeds will be donated to the Library and Student Wellbeing.

Order by Monday 17th June for delivery Thursday 4th July. Simply order online or via the order form sent home last week..

With a wide range of sweet and savoury options to choose from, there's something for everyone. So don't miss out on this chance to enjoy some delicious treats while supporting our school. Order now and help us make this Pie Drive a huge success!

The P and F would like you to Save the Date - Friday 6th September for their Trivia Night. More details will follow closer to the date.

St Pius X Primary School Photo Day

School Photography Day- Date 26/06/2024

Enrolments for Kindergarten

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

Polding Cross Country

We had Amity and Frankie run in Sydney last week representing St Pius X and the Bathurst Dioceses at the Polding Cross Country Carnival.

Both girls ran their best and they achieved wonderful results. Amity 10th out of 45 and Frankie 36th out of 45.

A huge congratulations to you both.

St Pius X Athletics Carnival

The school’s athletics carnival is being held on Thursday 20th June (Thursday Week Eight) at Barden Park (North Dubbo). Children do not come to school at all. The whole school including staff will be at Barden Park. Parents are responsible for the transport of their children to and from the park.

Regional carnival will take place on the 6th August (Term Three, Week Three)

The children need to arrive at Barden Park at approximately 8.30am and picked up promptly at 2.30pm. The carnival will start at 9am sharp. Kindergarten and Year One’s day finishes at 12.00pm.

As students arrive they are to have their name marked off by their teachers.

We will not be doing semi-finals for the juniors before the day. All junior field events run on the day will have modified rules due to the large numbers. 

If we need to postpone the carnival it will be posted on our school facebook page and a Compass message sent out.

What students will need on the day:

• Hat and sunscreen
• Recess, lunch and a drink (if not buying from canteen)
• Warm clothes
• Full sports uniform this includes a school hat.
• Students may wear their house coloured shirts or school sports uniform only.

Greg Cant - Assistant Principal

RE News

Confirmation

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who made their Confirmation over the weekend. We wish all our children who made their Confirmation every blessing.

First Eucharist Enrolment Weekends

It is now time to enrol for First Eucharist.  Please see the dates below for the masses you can attend to enrol your child in this sacrament.  The preparation sessions and the sacrament are not until Term 3.

Term 2 Dates to Remember

Jo Taylor

 Religious Education Coordinator St Pius X

Merit Awards

Kindergarten

James, Oliver, Estelle, Emerson, Nova, April, Bo, Aurora and Reuben

Year 1

Jet, Jack V, Olympia, Kai, Harry, Ollie T, Eli, Jesse, Zack and Mia

Year 2

Allegra, William, Georgie, Rori, Maddi, Kailey, Emily, Hazel, Matilda, Mele and Micah

Year 3

Scarlett, Hugh, Isaac, Whitney, Henry, Jackson, Matilda S, Lauren and Jadzia

Year 4

Aahana, Charlie, Addison, Abigail, Georgia, Grace S, Lawson, Philomena, Mia, Drishya and Keidan

Year 5

Claudia, Ali, Hope, Stella, Harlow, Katelynn, Lace, Mason E and Parker

Year 6

Zach, Olivia, Matisse, Hendrix and Digby E 

Happy Birthday !

Olivia M

Elijah

St Pius X P&F Pie Drive

Link for online ordering    https://events.humanitix.com/st-pius-x-p-and-f-pie-drive-2024/tickets

Kindergarten Enrolments

Wellbeing Project with Centre care

Harry and Lachlan photographed in the school garden, a group of students have been doing a wellbeing project in the school garden with Louise from the Centacare office.