Monday 18th July: First day Term Three - Students return to school

Tuesday 26^th July: Grandparent’s and Good Friends Day

Thursday 28^th July: Year Six at Activate Fire; St Therese West Wollongong

Friday 29^th July: Year Two Assembly

Wednesday 3^rd August: Parents and Friends Meeting 7pm

Thursday 11^th August: Year Five Overnight Excursion to Canberra

Thursday 11^th August: Year Six Mass with the Bishop

Friday 26^th August: Book Week Celebrations and Costume Parade

Friday 2^nd September: STAGE TWO Science Centre Excursion

Wednesday 21^st September: Sacrament of Confirmation

Friday 23^rd September: Last day of Term Three

Staffing News

This week we farewell our beautiful School Support Officer, Mrs Olietta Garrety. Olietta has had over 20 years connection to St Pius X Unanderra, as a parent and staff member. Olietta has decided to step back from work and spend time with her husband Michael and her family. We wish you all the best Oli and we will miss you!

Mrs Joanne Stewart will continue to access sick leave for the first two weeks of Term Three. I thank Mrs Kim Norrie for agreeing to continue within the role of Year Two Red Classroom teacher during this time and her exceptional support of the class.  

Ms Alana Sullivan, our Pastoral Support Worker has decided to retire away from her role, I thank Alana for her amazing commitment and dedication to our students. Catholic-Care will now undertake a recruitment process for Alana’s position.

Bon Voyage Father Duane!

On behalf of the students and staff, we wish Father Duane the very best for his upcoming trip on the 9^th July. Father Duane is flying to Canada to visit his family. We will miss his presence, but know we are in good hands with Sr Kerry Gardiner and the Diocesan Priests that will relieve Fr Duane during this time. Father Duane returns on the 4^th September and any parish enquiries can be made to Sr Kerry Gardiner in his absence.Kerry.Gardiner@sosj.org.au

Children Returning To School After A Significant Injury

The care and safety of a student with a significant injury while at school is crucial. Parents of a student who has sustained an injury such as a broken or badly sprained arm,  leg or foot injury requiring a boot or crutches, and cannot participate in normal school or sports activities, are asked to present the school with a Medical Certificate signed off by a third party Medical Practitioner prior to returning to school.

The certificate needs to state that the student is medically fit to attend school, the activities he/she is able to participate in and the activities the child should not participate in.

Once the certificate is received the school will conduct a risk assessment for the student before the child can return to school. Until the risk assessment is completed, injured students as described above will not be able to attend class.

The Risk Management Plan will remain in place at school until a further medical certificate is provided clearing the student to resume normal school activities.

I ask that parents adhere to this process as school staff must adhere to Work, Health, and Safety requirements.

 

Early Student Departure

This week saw the Stage 3 children present their 3D printed designs for our STEAM MAD competition. 

The students were tasked with designing an object that could help fix an organisational issue within the classroom which was made from recycled materials and a 3D printed object.

The standard of work was very high and the children must be congratulated on the effort they put in. Mr Scott Llamas and Mr Ben Woods from the CEOdow attended and helped adjudicate. Both commented on the high calibre of work and the children's ability to discuss their project and answer questions.

From here these children will compete against other schools in the Wollongong region. Should they be successful they will be competing in Canberra against other students from schools all over Australia. 

Congratulations to the following students who have made it through to the regional finals:

Max O, Mac C, Micah P, Lucas M, Armani A, Alexis S, John C, Xavier O, Molly H, Eva B, Zak P, Jason C, Ronan S, Jake  H, Lucas B, Gabe A, Saffron M, Leon A, Arlie M, Isabel B, Ava G, Mateo N, Georgia C, Katie H, Noah V, Addison B and Sienna C