Newsletter Term 3 Week 6, 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 would like to thank everyone who joined us and celebrated one of our many events last week.
We had an amazing Feast Day on Wednesday and Book Week Parade on Thursday. Our
students were fantastic and demonstrated our values of KIND CONNECT RESPECT. A special
thank you to Mrs Taylor and Mr Schwager for making these events such a success.

Father’s Day

This Sunday we will celebrate the important roles Father’s (and Father Figures) play in our lives.
The love, strength and pride a father has for his child, knows no bounds.

Uniform Update

The P and F and the Leadership Team at St Pius X, are excited to announce that we are
considering adding a new summer uniform option for girls in addition to the exisiting pink dress. We value your input and would like to
invite the school community to participate in this decision-making process.
Please take a moment to complete the following survey:
Your feedback is important to us as we aim to make choices that best suit our students' needs
and preferences. SURVEYS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST
Thank you for your participation!

Survey links below to be added to the above - per year:

Kindy: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6BQ6SR

Year 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6HDYXS

Year 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6P9L5H

Year 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QLWHYWS

Year 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T66VZJ9

Year 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6Z3NNV

Year 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T65DLC2

TRIVIA NIGHT REMINDER

Trivia night ticket sales close Tuesday 27th August please consider booking a table!

Important Dates
29 August - Father’s Day Liturgy 10.30am at School
29 August - Stage 3 Debating at St John’s Primary
1 September - Father’s Day

Katrina Isbester- Principal

Assistant Principal's Address

Diocesan Athletics

Seven of our students took part in the Diocesan Athletics Carnival last Friday. We have two
students who have gained selection in the Diocesan team to compete in Newcastle later this
term; Amity and Philomena (Yr 3). Huge congratulations to these two athletes.
Amity once again broke her own 1500m record, by the massive margin of 17 and half
seconds!
I have heard some wonderful comments about our students’ behaviour and the tremendous
support displayed amongst the team members.
Thanks also to the staff of St Mary's School Orange for hosting the carnival.

Greg Cant- Assistant Principal

RE News

First Communion and Communion Retreat

Last Friday, Year 3 enjoyed a special retreat day in preparation for making their First
Holy Communion. All of Year 3 enjoyed prayerful moments and fun activities to
deepen their learning and preparation for receiving Communion for the first time.
Congratulations to our Year 3 students on making this special sacrament. We wish
you every blessing now and in the future.

Class Mass

Last Friday, Year 3, 4 & 5 celebrated a class mass. Year 4 & 5 were wonderful role models
for our Year 3 students throughout the mass, as they prepared to make the First Holy
Communion. Thank you Fr. Nam for once again taking the time to celebrate mass with us..

St Pius X Feast Day

We celebrated our name sake’s feast day on Wednesday 21st August, St Pius X. We began
our day with a celebration mass at St Brigid’s. Thank you to Year 5 for a wonderful
presentation of ‘The Life of St Pius X’ during mass. Our day continued with fun activities to
deepen our learning about ourselves, St Pius X and the history of our wonderful school.

Father’s Day

Please join us for a special liturgy to celebrate our fathers and those who are like fathers to us.
The liturgy begins at 10:30am, followed by an opportunity to enjoy our first break with your
child/ren for a BYO morning tea for all our visitors.

Term 3 Dates to Remember
29th August Father’s Day at St Pius X 10:30 am
8th September Meet 4 Mass - Whole School

Jo Taylor
Religious Education Coordinator St Pius X

Library News

LIBRARY NEWS

St Pius Book Character Parade 2024! 

Wow!  What an amazing community we have at St Pius School when we had so many fantastic character costumes at our Book Parade last Thursday.

Thank you to the parents (and grandparents!) who helped with the costumes, and thank you to our guest judges, Mr Dugald Saunders and Mrs Laura Dunkley, who both said how much they enjoyed the event.

Check out the excellent parade of costumes on our Facebook page!

The Winners for each class were:

Kindergarten: Edith- Pippi Longstocking, Declan- Where’s Wally?, Nova- Red Riding Hood, Oakley- Princess Sophia

Year 1: Jet- Bumblebee, Jesse- Wither, Jack-Cat in the Hat, Rosie- Wednesday

Year 2: Desyrae- Red Riding Hood, Arthur- DogMan, Maddi- Ariel, Hazel- Little Miss Sunshine

Year 3: Brock- Grug, Jadzia-Clarice the Mouse, Travis- Captain Smith (Titanic)

Year 4: Hayden- Bumblebee, Abigail-Cruella de ville

Year 5: Katelynn, Almirah and Hope- The Chipmunks, Ali and Amahlii- Elmo and The Cookie Monster

Year 6: Matisse and Jayley- Thing 1 and Thing 2, Lincoln- The Mad Hatter

Our Judges also chose some Book Week Artworks for prizes. Congratulations to the following children:

Kindergarten: Jack Johnson

Year 1: Landon Roberts

Year 2: Matilda Dunstan

Year 3: Frankie Lavelle

Year 4: Nyola Peckham

Year 5: Ali Edwards

Year 6: Amelia Job

Member for Dubbo Award: Allegra Munro

For those interested, the Children’s Book Council of Australia also released their winners for the best 2024 children’s books last week.

The Best Picture Book went to ‘Timeless’ by Kelly Carby

The Best Children’s Information Book went to ‘Country Town’ by Isolde Martyn and Robyn Ridgeway.

Latest Book Club Magazines have been sent home. Orders can be completed online or money and order sent into school in a clearly marked envelope please. Orders close on Tuesday 10th September.

Mr Schwager- Teacher /Librarian

Merit Awards

Year 1 - Kha thy, Rosie, Jack V, Jet, Landon, Brian, Olympia

Year 2- Allegra, Milly, Eve, Charlee

Year 3- Matilda, Hugh, Riley, Scarlett

Year 4-Xanthe, Ella, Lucy, Dustyn, Nyola, Jet, Nate

Year 5- Mason, Camden, Harlow

Year6- James, Lincoln, Hendrix, Violet

Happy Birthday !

              Violet

P & F News

Trivia night ticket sales close Tuesday 27th August please consider booking a table!

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