Dear Parents and Carers,

As I begin my role of Acting Principal, I am grateful for the opportunity to lead our community alongside such dedicated staff, engaged families, and wonderful students. In recent weeks, I have been struck by how clearly our school values of Compassion, Stewardship, and Inclusivity shine through in the daily life of St Pius X. These values are not simply words – they are lived out in the way we gather, celebrate, and support one another.

Last week gave us many examples of these values in action. We began with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, where students and staff reflected on our responsibility to care for the environment – a true expression of Stewardship.

We also celebrated the blessing of our new Yarning Circle with a Smoking Ceremony, led by Uncle Kev, Uncle Mark, Sam, and Fr Duane. This moment of cultural respect and reconciliation highlighted our commitment to Inclusivity, providing a space where every voice can be heard, every story valued, and every culture honoured.

Later in the week, we gathered for Father’s Day with a special breakfast, our Year 1 assembly, and open classrooms. This celebration reflected Compassion, as we recognised and gave thanks for the love and care of fathers and father figures in our students’ lives. 

This week, the Church also celebrates the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, now the first millennial saint. Carlo was an ordinary teenager who loved football, computer games, and time with friends, but he also had an extraordinary faith in Jesus. Using his skills in technology, he created a website cataloguing Eucharistic miracles from around the world, allowing others to encounter the beauty of the Church. Carlo reminds us that holiness is not about age or status, but about living each day with love, generosity, and faith.

Carlo’s example connects closely with our school values:

• He showed Compassion by reaching out to those who were lonely or excluded, always including others.
• He lived Stewardship by using his gifts of technology and creativity to serve God and others.
• He modelled Inclusivity by believing that everyone – young and old – is called to be a saint and has something to contribute.
  
  

For our students at St Pius X, Carlo’s life is a reminder that each of them has unique gifts and talents that can be used to bring joy, build community, and share God’s love. His motto was: “To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan.”

Looking ahead, our parish of Immaculate Conception, together with St Therese Parish, will once again host the Annual Community Fun Day on Sunday 2nd November 2025 at Edmund Rice College. This will be a wonderful celebration for people of all ages, and Fr Duane is inviting support to help make the event a success. If you have ideas to add to the day’s activities, or if you would like to be part of the planning committee, please contact the Parish Office. Your involvement will be warmly welcomed.

Thank you for your ongoing support and for the many ways you help make St Pius X such a connected, caring, and faith-filled community. Together, we continue to live our values in ways that strengthen both our community and the learning of every child.

Kind Regards,

Christine Nunes
Acting Principal