Wakakirri: Can You Help?

We are after a truck to transport the Wakakirri sets and props, from the school to Wollongong Entertainment Centre and back. To be safe, we are looking at having the truck packed and ready to go on Thursday 14th August afternoon (it will be locked on the school grounds overnight), used on the Friday 15th August and then returned early Saturday 16th August (again, the Friday night it will be locked on school grounds).

Truck we are after: small moving truck - normal drivers licence (c class), must be covered incase of wet weather. A staff member will drive it.

We are after either a donation for use of the truck or a discount on it's hire price (petrol will be topped up after use).  If you could help or know of anyone who could, please email Mrs Lindner on LindnerS01@dow.catholic.edu.au

National Sorry Day 

Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.

National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. National Reconciliation Week 2025 invites all Australians to unite under the theme Bridging Now to Next, reflecting the ongoing journey of reconciliation. It calls us to learn from the past and continue pushing for progress together.

Figtree Grove - Shop For Your School

At St Pius X, students and teachers come together each year to observe National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, engaging in whole school and in class activities that promote understanding and healing. Through these experiences, students gain a deeper appreciation for First Nations cultures, reflect on shared histories, and are empowered to contribute to a more inclusive and respectful society.

St Pius X Unanderra is joining Figtree Grove Shopping Centre’s ‘’Shop for Schools’’ campaign! We invite parents, staff, and families to shop at Figtree Grove to collect as many points for our school!

The Illawarra schools participating in the campaign are:

• Figtree Heights Public School
• Nareena Hills Public School
• Mount St Thomas Public School
• Mt Keira Demonstration School
• Figtree Public School
• Lindsay Park Public School
• Mount Kembla Public School
• St Pius X Catholic Primary School 

The 3 schools with the most points will win one of the prizes below, and the potential of our National first prize of $10,000 cash.

• Illawarra 1st Prize $ 2,000
• Illawarra 2nd Prize $ 1,000
• Illawarra 3rd Prize $ 500

• Campaign Dates: 12 May 2025 – 22 June 2025
• Prizes for the winning schools: The three schools with the most points will each receive one of the above prizes, a share of $13,500
• Bonus Points: We will offer weekly bonus points to select retailers, which will be displayed on our social media channels.

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