Dear Parents and Carers,

Over the past two weeks I have had the great pleasure of meeting our new Kindergarten students for 2023. This is always one of my favourite times of the year as Principal, as I am given the great privilege of meeting our new and existing families.

As part of the interview process, I ask families; “Why have you chosen to enrol your child at St Pius X Unanderra?”

Time and time again the common answers to this question are based on three themes:

• Word of mouth
• Catholic Values
• Excellence in Learning.

As a Catholic school the faith, well-being and learning of the student is my key priority and the upward trend in enrolments certainly shows the wonderful reputation we have in the community. As Principal I am proud of St Pius X Unanderra and thank you for your ongoing partnership.

Last night at the Parents and Friends Association Meeting I detailed our ongoing improvement agenda. This included:

•  Promoting our Catholicity through the “Educating with a Mission Lens” program and a coordinated enrolment campaign
• A focus on Learning and Teaching, in particular literacy and numeracy initiatives across Kindergarten to Year Six.

Semester Two Parent Teacher Interviews will take place later in the term and will give you the opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher(s) and celebrate achievements and goals for learning moving forward.

With the above in mind, I will leave you with a quote from our Bishop, Rev Brian Mascord:

 “The Church has always reminded us that parents are the first educators of their children in the ways of faith. From my own experience I know of the unique nurturing environment that only a family can provide in guiding a child as they grow in faith and understanding. Parents, however, cannot do this alone, and in our country have the benefit of wonderful Catholic schools and parish communities who partner with parents in the challenging but privileged work of educating and forming children”

 Yours Sincerely,

 Pauline Chrostowski  - Principal