It has been wonderful to witness the children engaged in their learning throughout the school. The students are clearly able to articulate what they are learning and the areas that they need to focus on. I was particularly impressed with the work of our students in the following areas:

SPLICED

(Stretching Potential through Learning in Interactive Challenging Environments in the Diocese of Wollongong).

Selected students in Years 4-6 have engaged with Mrs Samantha Walker and members of the Catholic Education Office (CEDoW) throughout the year, culminating with a presentation of creative works in the Hall on Monday. Well done to the following students involved in SPLICED 2022:

 Rome G, Sienna G, Hudson O, Joshua S, Mia H, Tiffany T, Eva, Lucas B, John C, Matthew D, Joseph F, Katelyn H, Ruby H, Ike M, Max O, Markian R and Elisabeth S.

Public Speaking 2022

Year Five and Six have taken part in a Public Speaking competition. As a result of this Mason B and Max O were selected to represent our Diocese at St John's Dapto, congratulations to all the students involved.

Night of the Notables

Year Six students have selected a “Notable” person to study and then presented this in an expo style format for parents and the wider community. The standard was high and I congratulate all students on their efforts.

MiniLit ( Years 1-2) Macqlit (Year 3-6)

Mini and Macqlit are literacy intervention programs which aim to consolidate the five literacy skills of Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Selected students across Years 1-6 have participated in this program and we are seeing wonderful success.

STEM MAD!

Noah V, Katie H, Sienna C and Addison B have capably led STEM initiatives, this included a presentation in Melbourne and more recently an interview and filming for our Diocese. Congratulations also to Micah P, Mac and Lucas B who won a Diocesan excellence in CAD (Computer Aided Design)  award!

The students at St Pius X continue to amaze me each day, with their energy and effort in learning. As a staff, we collectively take responsibility for engaging all students with quality leaning experiences that optimise every student’s academic potential.

I thank you as parents for your support of your child’s learning.