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Dear Parents and Caregivers of St Pius X,
Thank you for your understanding following the postponement of school photos last week. Unfortunately, the extreme winds caused a power outage that lasted the entire day. Despite the challenges, our teachers and students showed great resilience, continuing with teaching and learning throughout the day. We’re also grateful to our canteen staff, who managed to provide lunch to all students with orders, even under difficult conditions.
While the lack of power presented some hurdles, we were fortunate to still have access to running water and safe toilet facilities, which meant the school was able—and required—to remain open.
The recent extreme weather has also led to the postponement of our NAIDOC Week celebrations, originally scheduled for Wednesday 2 July. We look forward to celebrating this important occasion together at a later date, and we will communicate the new date with you as soon as it is confirmed.
At the start of Term 1, I shared information with the school community regarding changes to the CEDoW Attendance Policy. This information is repeated below:
Regular school attendance is important and is taken seriously by St Pius X and by Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong. This also pertains to partial attendances. It is essential that children arrive at school by 8:50am and join their class lines and remain at school for the duration of the school day.
The school gates open at 8:20am each morning and supervision finishes at 3:30pm. Parents are requested to adhere to these times. Outside of these times our Outside Of School Hours (OOSH) service is available to all parents of the school. This service operates from 7.00am-8.50am and then 3.20pm-6.00pm.
If your child is absent from school for any reason, please enter the absence and the reason via Compass.
Parents must complete an online “Notification of Extended Absence” form on COMPASS if requiring absence from school that is greater than 5 school days. The principal will review the notification and provide an “Acknowledgement of Extended Absence”. This will state whether the absence is either Approved or Not Approved by the school. If the extended absence is Not Approved (generally for reasons of travel/holiday) the student will be marked on the roll as ‘absent’. We strongly encourage families to organise holidays outside the school term.
We encourage parents where possible to book appointments outside school hours, if this is not possible your child is noted as a partial absence if they have to leave school early or arrive late.
Attendance is monitored by the school and Catholic Education Office under our obligations with the Education Act.
As we approach the school holidays, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout the term. I wish all our students and families a safe, restful, and joyful break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for Term 3 on Tuesday 22nd July.
Lisa Tyson
Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we come to the end of Term 2, I want to take a moment to thank you for the continued support and partnership you’ve shown throughout the term. It has been a wonderful few months of learning, growth and shared moments of faith and community.
A reminder that this Friday is a pupil-free day, and I hope the upcoming school holidays offer your family a chance to rest, reconnect, and recharge. May this be a safe and peaceful break for you all. As we look ahead to Term 3, I pray that we return refreshed and ready to continue our journey together—learning, growing, and walking in faith.
Christine Nunes
Parent–Teacher Interviews
This week, despite the very wet weather and persistent rain, our Parent–Teacher Interviews were held. These conversations are a vital part of your child’s learning journey—providing an opportunity to reflect on progress, celebrate achievements, and work together to support your child’s learning, wellbeing and faith formation.
We’re incredibly grateful to our dedicated teachers who prepared thoroughly for each interview, ensuring they could share thoughtful insights into your child’s progress. Their time, care and commitment to each student’s growth were evident in the way they took time to connect meaningfully with families.
A huge thank you also to our families who made time to attend, many navigating the added challenge of the weather. We especially appreciate your flexibility and understanding as some face-to-face interviews were moved to phone meetings to prioritise the safety of our school community. These moments reflect the strong home–school partnerships we strive for, in line with the CEDoW Parent Partnership Framework, which emphasises respectful, collaborative engagement for the benefit of all learners.
School Photos
Thank you for your understanding following the decision to postpone school photos last week as a result of the extremely high winds and the power outage. We have been able to secure a new date for our school photos - Monday 4th August 2025 - Week 3, Term 3. Students are to wear their full Winter school uniform and their presentation should be reflective of the St Pius X School Uniform Policy. Please do not send children in their sports uniform.
COMPLETED ENVELOPES ARE TO BE KEPT AND HANDED DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE NEW PHOTO DAY.
You do NOT need to re-order student or sibling photos.
If you have any questions regarding your photo order, please contact The School Photographer directly via email enquiries@theschoolphotographer.com.au, or phone 9674 9824, as the school is unable to update or change orders.
PJ Vinnies Winter Appeal
PJ Day – Thank You!
A big thank you to all our families for your generous support of our Vinnies Winter Appeal. Together, we raised over $1,400 for our St Vincent de Paul Chapter—a fantastic effort!
Thank you also to the wonderful volunteers who prepared and served the delicious donuts and hot chocolates. A special thanks to Kelly McCrohon, who brought along the Vinnies Van and shared engaging and meaningful information with our students about how the funds we raised will support those in need.
Your support is truly appreciated!
Waste Free Wednesday
Congratulations to Kinder Red for being the first class recipient of the Waste Free Wednesday award. Every Wednesday we encourage students to bring their food in reusable containers and packaging to help reduce waste and care for our environment.
This prestigious award goes to the class with the least amount of waste. Well done Kinder Red.
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JULY |
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| Thursday 3rd |
Last Day TERM 2 |
| Friday 4th |
PUPIL FREE DAY - STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY |
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TERM 3 |
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| Monday 21st |
PUPIL FREE DAY - STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY |
| Tuesday 22nd |
STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL |
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AUGUST |
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| Monday 4th |
School Photos |
| Monday 11th |
BULLYING NO WAY DAY MUFTI DAY |
| Friday 15th |
Wakakirri Performance at Wollongong Entertainment Centre |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| Thursday 4th |
FATHER'S DAY STALL |
| Friday 5th |
FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION |
| Thursday 11th |
R U OK DAY ? CRAZY HAIR DAY |
| Friday 19th |
KINDERGARTEN EXCURSION SYMBIO WILDLIFE PARK |
| Thursday 25th |
SCHOOL DISCO |
| Friday 26th |
LAST DAY TERM 3 |
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October |
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TERM FOUR |
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| Monday 13th |
STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL |
SHOP FOR SCHOOLS
THIRD PLACE WINNERS!!!!!!
Another huge thank you to Unanderra Allcott Hire and Scott and the team from A Class Building and Construction, for their time and efforts in helping to mount our beautiful artwork. The centrepiece to our Yarning Circle, created by Uncle Kev, looks amazing and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Children’s Book Week 2025: Book an Adventure!
This year marks a special milestone, 80 years of Children’s Book Week! We would like to invite families to celebrate the joy of reading and imagination with the theme “Book an Adventure!”
Special Event – Monday 18 August
Morning:
- Scavenger Hunt & Book Week Activities: Students will dive into fun, book themed adventures.
Lunch (10:50 am):
- Parents are warmly invited to join their children for a picnic lunch (BYO food).
- P&F refreshments stand will be available
- Year 6 will hold a 2nd hand book stall to raise money for the Year 6 gift to the school
Afternoon:
- Book Character Parade: Come dressed as your favourite character from a book! Don’t forget to bring a book with you.
- Book of the Year Awards: Celebrate with our traditional Trophy Dance.
We have recently updated the Parent Handbook to ensure it includes the optional girls summer uniform. We are also in the process of updating the website. Nothing else in the uniform policy has been changed.
As outlined in the policy, the royal blue jacket is only to be worn on cold days and when the school sloppy joe is already being worn. On sport days, students may wear the jacket without needing to wear the sloppy joe underneath, if they wish.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any concers or questions, please come and speak with me.
Lisa Tyson
From the Handbook:
UNIFORM
At St Pius X Catholic Primary School, students wear full school uniform at all times unless designated by the Principal.
A Uniform Shop, selling second hand items is in operation at the school and is located in the office building. Parents are encouraged to donate quality unwanted or unused clothing to the clothing pool. All items are $5 and payment is to be made via EFTPOS at the school office.
Classroom teachers monitor the wearing of uniform on a day-to-day basis and inappropriate dress will be brought to the attention of the student and parents. When necessary the Principal will speak to both the student and parents. If the uniform is not worn, a note from parents is required.
ST PIUS X CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM
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Boys Summer Uniform |
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Girls Winter Uniform |
Boys Winter Uniform |
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Girls/Boys Sport Uniform |
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HAIR
Students are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner. Haircuts should be of an even grade. Hair should be well brushed and combed and it is assumed that hair will not be in such a condition as to invite comment.
BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Extreme styles, bleaching, colouring or dyeing of hair are not permitted.
- Hair should not extend to cover the eyes.
- Students who do not abide by the haircut requirements will be asked to fix the identified problem.
- Hair below collar length is to be fully tied back.
- Ribbons, scrunchies and bands of school colour (red and blue) are to be worn.
JEWELLERY
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum – watches, chains and religious symbols are acceptable. No single piercing or more than two earrings to be worn. Sleepers and studs are the accepted earring style. Please note a child with a single piercing or more than two piercings will be given the option to insert a clear stud or remove the earring.
SHOES AND SOCKS
- Students are required to wear black shoes that can be polished (no canvas or runner style).
- Sports shoes should be supportive and not basketball style hightops.
- Sports socks must be white socks i.e. covering the ankle. ‘Sockettes’ are not appropriate for school wear.
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ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME |
We would like to remind parents to clearly label student uniforms and if you mistakenly take an item home that is not yours can we kindly ask that you please return it to school given the cost of uniform items.
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
Luke Borg Gauci - 1R
Thomas Pleski -1R
Amiti Beddie - 2B
Abigail Pateman - 2B
Hudson Gafa - 2B
Isabella Loseby - 2B
Kara Musumeci - 2B
Ryan Sidhu - 2B
Tommy Talevski - 2B
Henry Newman - 2R
Oliver Newman - 2R
Reuban Tekkol - 2R
Zachary Marcysiak - 2R
Adam Dolphin - 3B
Mia Hill - 3B
Olivia Wellins - 3B
Sienna Curcio - 3B
Sonny Manalo - 3B
Maddison Marcysiak - 3R
Ruby Gibson - 3R
Stefan Sladakovic - 3R
Ruby Magill - 4B
Violet Burgess - 4B
Levi Lima - 4R
Marcella Specogna - 4R
Dylan Lima - 6B
MACKILLOP AWARDS
Dante Dragovic - 3B
Freddie Herbert - 3B
Noah Stewart - 3B
Orlando Curcio - 3B
Axel Burnell - 3R
Elias Athanassopoulos - 3R
Stefan Sladakovic - 3R
Emmett Turner - 6B
Leni Grayson - 6B
Madison Halcrow - 6B
Oliver Bazzano - 6B
Samuel Panayiotou - 6B
Zoe Smith - 6B
Catherine Owen - 6R
Ruby Gamosh - 6R
Rafael Specogna - 6R
Medallion
Dylan Lima - 6B
Medallions will be presented end of Term 4
Congratulations to all of these students.
Message from Fr Duane
Dear Parishioners,
Please find attached this week's bulletin.
Fr Duane Fernandez
Parish Priest
Immaculate Conception and St Therese Parishes