Dear Parents and Carers,

I recently received written feedback from our Cyclic Review, in the format of a written report. The panel, comprising of external consultants and members of the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Wollongong noted that:

“The school community is focused, committed to learning growth, inclusive, relational, and collaborative and in an authentic partnership with the parish.”

It is pleasing to read such affirmations, as our focus is on the faith development of students and excellence in learning. The panel elaborated further by saying that:

“The culture and human climate of the school is superb and the panel recognises the school as possessing significant future potential.”

I congratulate the community on an outstanding report and note the recommendation moving forward that:

“As the school develops its next strategic plan and as enrolments grow, it will draw on new approaches and resources to assist in the development of an ambitious, highly strategic plan focused on student growth and improvement.”

I am very proud of St Pius X and it was fitting to read the Cyclic Review report on the Feast Day of our Patron Saint; Pope Pius X (2 June 1835 – 20 August 1914), born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, his humble background was no obstacle in relating to a personal God and to people whom he loved genuinely. Pius X gained his strength, his gentleness and warmth for people from the source of all gifts, the Spirit of Jesus. 

My hope is that St Pius X continues to be a community of great strength, possessing a warmth and gentleness for others.

"Educating isn't a profession but an attitude, a way of being. In order to educate you must go out of yourselves and be amidst the young, accompanying them in the stages of their growth, standing beside them."

Finally, this Thursday 25^th August and Friday 26^th August I will be attending a Principal Overnight Retreat at the Hermitage in Mittagong. Mrs Christine Nunes will be Acting Principal, and Ms Louise Sartor Acting Assistant Principal.

Please direct any urgent enquiries to them.

Yours Sincerely,

Pauline Chrostowski  - Principal