Dear Parents and Carers,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for your well wishes, lovely words of support and kind gestures during my recent recruitment to the position of permanent Principal of St Pius X Unanderra. The position of Principal is a role that I take very seriously and I commit to continuing to work with the community to ensure that St Pius X maintains the wonderful reputation it has as a school of welcome, a school that models the values of the Gospel and a school that ensures growth in learning for every student.

With this in mind, I look forward to continuing to share our exciting future plans and working alongside you to achieve our goals. I encourage you to continue to be open in your conversations with myself and the staff and as research shows when the school and home connection is strong, then learning flourishes.  

It is therefore timely that I share our DRAFT Vision Statement. This Vision statement has been developed alongside Father Duane, Sr Kerry, staff, and representatives of the Catholic Education Office. It is now in the consultative phase and as part of this process has been endorsed by the Parents and Friends Executive and has also had student input. The Vision represents who we are and is embedded in our daily work. I am interested in your feedback on our Vision statement and feel free to email me if you have any feedback.  

The vision of St Pius X Catholic Parish Primary School is to be a faith-filled, contemporary learning community that is inclusive and respectful of all. We foster the education and growth of the whole person through academic excellence, genuine relationships, authentically living the Gospel and incorporating the traditions of our past and the value of their contributions to our future.

Finally, October is the month of the Rosary. The Rosary is a beautiful prayer that allows us to be guided by Mary, a great model of faith. My experience is that children love this prayer and in particular following along with the beads as they pray the various decades and mysteries. I encourage the children, if appropriate, to bring their own Rosary beads to school on their return so they can join in this beautiful prayer. The school has also purchased sets for each class to ensure all children can participate at a level appropriate to their age. 

Yours Sincerely,

Pauline Chrostowski - Principal