Newsletter Term 3 Week 1- 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
Welcome Back
We hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday. As always we have a busy term focusing on
learning as well, sport, extra curricular activities and wellbeing. Information about the additional
activities and events will be in the weekly newsletter and on the school calendar.
Attendance
Parents will receive a Compass notification, if your child is absent from school. Please use the
Compass to update your child’s absence with an attendance note or call the school, if you
believe they should be at school.
Enrolment Information
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.
Important Dates
30 July - School Olympic Day (normal sports uniform)
31 July - Book Fair
1 August - Book Fair
7 August - Stage 3 Debating
8 August - Feast of St Mary Mackillop (Liturgies in Class)
9 August - NAIDOC Day celebration and activities
14 August - Yr 5 Experience Day at St John’s College
15 August - Feast of the Assumption - St Brigid’s Church
20 August - Stage 3 Praise and Worship Event
21 August - St Pius X Feast Day
22 August - Book Week Parade
23 August - Year 3 Communion Retreat
Katrina Isbester- Principal
Assistant Principal's Address
Touch Football Gala Day
On Wednesday 24 th August Years Five and Six have been invited to attend the annual touch
football gala day here in Dubbo.
We have nominated 6 teams for the competition which will focus on participation rather than
competitiveness.
The note has been sent out via Compass, permission for the day will also need to be given by as
soon as possible.
Any help from parents on the day would be greatly appreciated.
Chess Competition
We wish the 12 Year Five and Six students representing St Pius X at the Central West Chess
Competition this Friday the best of luck.
Greg Cant- Assistant Principal
RE News
Vinnies Winter Appeal
Thank you to our wonderful children and staff for all getting in the spirit of our Vinnies
Winter Appeal. We raised approximately $500, what a wonderful contribution. With the
funds raised we purchased doonas to help support St Vincent de Paul keep those who
need it a little warmer during Winter.
First Eucharist
Thank you to all the families who attended mass to register their child for the sacrament of
First Eucharist. If you missed attending mass, please contact the St Brigid’s Sacramental
Coordinator, Rosalie Hoskins.
sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au
St Brigid’s Presbytery: 6882 4233
Term 3 Dates to Remember
Jo Taylor- Religious Education Coordinator St Pius X
Merit Awards
Term 2 Week 10
Kindergarten
Ziggy, Nate, Zara, Eleanor, Maisie, Venus, Oakley, Pippa, Serenity-J, Riley, Lienna
Year 1
Willow, Ollie, Aidan, Dougie, Landon, Sophie, Kha Thy, Ivy, Vince, Jack, Brian, Olympia, Harrison
Year 2
Allegra, Amelia, Evie, Milly, Arthur, Rori, Allie
Year 3
Gabriel, Clara, Travis, Riley, Aurora, Walter, Isaac, Willow, Matilda, Hugh, Brock, Jax
Year 4
Abigail, Darci, Ellyse, Amity, Addison, Charlie, Hayden, Lucy, Timothy, Nate, Grace, Olivia
Year 5
Hope, Holly, Ali, Almirah, Katelynn
Year 6
Elsie, Amelia, Ryder, Nathaniel, Lincoln, Digby
Happy Birthday !
Lily Douglas Jadzia
Willow B Jonathan
Holly Grace
Library News
St Pius Book Fair 2024
Next Week, St Pius will be holding its annual Book Fair in the school library. A large array of quality
and popular books will be for sale, along with a selection of fun stationary.
This week, students may browse the range, and may choose to take home a ‘Wishlist’ if they like for
their parent’s perusal. The ‘Wish List’ does not need to be used or returned to school unless parents
want to use it.
On Wednesday and Thursday of Week 2, students will be able to purchase items during their library
session, and also at lunchtimes. Parents are also welcome to come and browse with their children,
before and after school on these days. Cash and Eftpos both accepted.
The school receives a commission on all sales and this is used to buy new resources for your
children.
I hope you can support this great activity.
PLEASE NOTE: Book Fair and Book Week are 2 separate events.
Book Week will be in Week 5 of this term, and our Book Character Dress-up Day and Parade will be
during that week on Thursday August 22 nd.
Kind Regards, Mr Schwager (Teacher/Librarian)
Student Wellbeing
One of the new initiatives for Student Wellbeing this semester is participation in Zumba classes!
It has been demonstrated that Zumba has many benefits for children including, boosting self-
confidence and self-esteem, improving flexibility and coordination, as well as being a great stress-
reliever!
Students will have the option of participating in Zumba lessons in our school hall on Friday
afternoons this term in Weeks 1, 4 and 9.
This activity comes about due to the kind donation from our P & F who have funded this Student
Wellbeing initiative. Thank you!
Kind regards, Mr Schwager (Student Wellbeing Officer)
PS: At the end of last term, a brand new Minnie Mouse soft toy fell out of someone's car at Pick-up. I would love to return it to its owner. Let me know.
Community News
Also for your dates to remember the next P&F meeting will be held Tuesday 6th August in the Staffroom at 6 pm.
