Dear Parents and Carers,

This week marks the end of another school term. It has been a huge term with lots of amazing community building events, from Mother’s day celebrations to celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for Year 6. At St Pius X we pride ourselves on fostering a sense of belonging within our community, where we aim to action the call of Bishop Brian to “Be bearers of Christ’s Love” embodying love, compassion and kindness in our interactions with others. The hope is that by being bearers of Christ’s love, we can bring healing, comfort and reconciliation to those around us. 

This week I had the privilege of attending a day with Fr Richard Lennen, where along with Ms Sartor, and Fr Duane, and other principals and clergy, we came together to unpack Pope Francis’ call for Synodality. Synodality is the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is moving us, so that we can continue God’s mission in our world today. He highlighted that WE ARE CHURCH and it is through our relationships and listening to the voices of our community that we grow as a faith community. He encouraged us to listen to the past with an eye on the future. 

This term we say farewell and good luck to Mrs Chloe Tighe who is taking a period of leave to have her baby. At this time we thank her for her contributions to our school life and in particular for all she has done for the students in Year 4 Red and SPLICED. Mrs Tighe you will be missed but we are excited for you, your husband Mitch and big sister Delilah.

Next term we welcome back Mrs Shay Lindner who will be stepping back into the role of Middle leader and Year 4 Red classroom teacher. Mrs Lindner will be in the 4 Red classroom Monday - Wednesday. Mrs Alyssa Frew joins us again next term for two days a week. She will take 4 Red on Thursday and Friday. We look forward to having Mrs Lindner and Mrs Frew back with us at St Pius X.

Our last day of Term 2 is this Friday 30th June and students return to school on Monday 17th July in their full winter uniform. I wish all our families a safe and happy holiday break and look forward to working with you in Term 3. 

Yours Sincerely,

Christine Nunes - Acting Principal