SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 

On Wednesday 19^th of May, 21 Year 3 students from St Pius X made their Sacrament of Reconciliation. These children have been preparing for this special sacrament throughout the term with their teachers and parents. Each child was individually guided through the sacrament by Fr. Duane in a beautiful personal ceremony.

The students were gifted a commemorative bookmark by the school to help them remember this very special event along their spiritual journey.

We congratulate all of these students and look forward to walking with them as they will prepare to make their Sacrament of Holy Communion later in the year.

Congratulations to Elias B, Rome G, Emmanuel G, Liam M, Bruce T, Orlando S,    Bella G, Georgia H, Sienna G, Isaac L, Bronte C, Charlotte M, Marlee M, Oliver M, Patrick R, Hudson O, Dexter P, David C, Natalie C, Allira Ci and Eli R.

WHOLE SCHOOL MASS

Monday 24^th May was Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day, the patron saint of Australia. On this very special day we celebrated our VERY FIRST whole school mass on site in our school hall in what seems like forever!

During this mass we co-celebrated our lady and the magnificent milestone of 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia. Students and teachers across our school played significant roles in the Mass that was led by Fr. Duane and assisted by         Sr. Kerry. It was wonderful to be able to sing and celebrate again as a whole school community.

PJ DAY - FAITH IN ACTION FUNDRAISER

The St Pius X school community will be raising funds for the good works of St Vincent de Paul – Unanderra Chapter by supporting the annual Winter Appeal. Students are invited to wear their WINTER WOOLY PYJAMAS to school on TUESDAY 8^th JUNE. A note was sent home outlining an opportunity to purchase a hot chocolate and donut deal, with all proceeds raised going straight to St Vincent de Paul Unanderra Chapter. If you require another note please inform your classroom teacher or head to the school office.

SAVE THE DATE

Grandparents Day 2021 – MONDAY 26^th JUNE : Details TBA

On Wednesday we acknowledged and recognised members of the Stolen Generation during our National Sorry Day Liturgy. Students reflected on the trauma faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their families and culture.

Today we commemorate the first of two significant milestones in the reconciliation    journey – the successful 1967 referendum. Students will spend the next week learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements and how each of us can discuss, support and participate in reconciliation in Australia.

The 2021 theme of National Reconciliation Week is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, marking 20 years of Reconciliation Australia.