Dear Parents and Carers,

This morning I farewelled our Year Five students, as they excitedly embarked on their overnight excursion to Canberra. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to visit our nation’s capital and important landmarks. I sincerely thank the Year Five parents for preparing the children and ensuring they had a warm jacket!

Also, to the staff accompanying the students. I am so grateful that they have taken time away from their families to allow this event to happen. I look forward to welcoming the children and teachers back tomorrow afternoon and I am sure they will all need a Saturday sleep in!

Last week we had several visitors to our school, including members of the Catholic Education Office and the Director of Schools Mr Peter Hill. It was wonderful to celebrate our achievements thus far, including:

• A strong link established between school and parish
• An upward trend in enrolments
• Excellence in learning (our 2021 NAPLAN results saw all students above the national average in all domains of literacy and numeracy)

St Pius X is a school that encourages excellence in learning and the faith development of our pupils. Every child matters and I am privileged to be able to walk the journey with you and your child(ren). I appreciate your honest interactions with staff and your support of the school through your words and actions.

 Yours Sincerely,

 Pauline Chrostowski  - Principal

The shared MISSION of Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is to "create vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning"

Catholic Education "Lighting The Way"

2019-2022