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Dear Parents and Carers,
St Pius X Feast Day
On Monday 21st August we celebrated the feast day of our Patron Saint, St Pius X with a range of classroom activities to educate our children on our school’s namesake.
St Pius X, or Giuseppe Sarto, was born in 1835 at Riese, Northern Italy, the second eldest of ten children. He was brought up in a poor family but was able to lift himself from his modest beginnings through his sharp mind and academic brilliance.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1858, Fr Sarto quickly became known for his charity and education, especially of the poor. His work was recognised by the church when he was made a bishop in 1879 and a cardinal in 1893. Cardinal Sarto was elected Pope in 1903 and extended until 1914. He is often called the Pope of the Eucharist because he made Holy Communion available to younger people “at the age of reason”.
The story of St Pius X is one of triumph in adversity through hard work and study and he is held up as an example for all the students, staff and families to this day. Our Vision Statement speaks of how we are authentic to our traditions and the anchor from the crest of St Pius X featured predominantly on our new adventure playground and reminds us that although the seas may be stormy at times, faith in God will help us.
Principal Appraisal
Last Friday I took part in my five year Principal Appraisal process. The purpose of this is for the community to give feedback on my leadership of St Pius X. I was overwhelmed by the support of the community and in particular the recognition of a strong parish / school link, community engagement and an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Thank you for all those that took time to complete the survey and who were part of the day. I am humbled by your thoughts on my leadership and look forward to future leadership growth.
Book Week
Tomorrow we celebrate our Annual Book Week Parade. Thank you in advance for taking the time to present the children so well in their outfits. In the words of Dr Seuss,
“The more that you read, the more that you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”.
Reading is certainly a gift that we value at St Pius X and research shows that reading increases comprehension skills, strengthens your brain, helps you widen your vocabulary. What great skills for our children to develop early and sustain throughout their life. I encourage you to pop into our new library and interactive space and have alook at our wonderful amphitheatre type furniture and flexible seating. STEM 2024 lessons and library classes will operate out of this space, along with timetabled options for grades to utilsie the space.
Yours Sincerely,
Pauline Chrostowski - Principal
Year 5 students from St Pius X have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Our Year 5 students embarked upon their recent overnight excursion to Canberra and had an amazing time. The journey was very educational allowing our young learners to immerse themselves in the rich history and vibrant culture of our nation's capital. Exploring iconic landmarks such as Old Parliament House and New Parliament House, our students gained firsthand insight into the democratic process and Australian governance. Additionally, their visit to the Australian Institute of Sport provided a unique opportunity to witness the dedication and discipline required for athletic excellence, inspiring dreams and aspirations. The interactive exhibits and mind-boggling experiments at Questacon ignited curiosity and encouraged our students to delve into the wonders of science. This excursion was a wonderful blend of learning and fun and a deeper appreciation for our nation's heritage and achievements. Well done to our Year 5 students for their exemplary behavior and enthusiasm throughout the trip, and a special thank you to our dedicated teachers, Mrs Garretty, Mr Hales, Ms Sartor, Mrs Covington for making this experience truly unforgettable. I know I had a wonderful time with them.
Christine Nunes
Assistant Principal
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TERM THREE 17th JULY - 22 SEPTEMBER |
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| AUGUST | |
| Friday 25th |
Book Week Parade - 9.30am (see Flyer) |
| SEPTEMBER |
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| Friday 1st |
Father’s Day Breakfast - 8.00am followed by Year One assembly and SPX Feast Fun Day (See Flyer) CANTEEN CLOSED |
| Thursday 7th |
Year 2 Excursion |
| Saturday 9th |
P&F GLITZ and GLAMOUR Gala Night |
| Thursday 14th |
Year 1 Excursion |
| Friday 15th |
Year Three Assembly in the hall at 2.30pm - All welcome. |
| Thursday 21st |
DISCO - Infants and Primary after school - Times to follow |
| Friday 22nd |
Last Day Term Three |
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TERM FOUR 9th OCTOBER - 15th DECEMBER |
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| OCTOBER |
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| Monday 9th |
First day Term Four |
| Wednesday 25th |
P&F Meeting - 7pm WESTS ILLAWARRA |
| NOVEMBER |
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| Saturday 11th |
Sacrament of First Holy Communion Ceremonies 11.30am or 2pm Immaculate Conception Parish |
| Monday 13th-Wednesday 15th |
Year 6 Camp |
| Friday 24th |
Family TWILIGHT FUN - Further details to follow |
| DECEMBER |
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| Thursday 8th |
Christmas Celebration Day - Further details to follow |
| Monday 11th |
Year Six Graduation WESTS |
| Friday 15th |
Last Day for students Year Six Final Assembly and rining of the bell 2.30pm |
| Monday 18th |
PUPIL FREE DAY |
| Tuesday 19th |
PUPIL FREE DAY |
BOOK WEEK
Our annual Book Week Celebrations will be held on Friday 25th August 2023. Children across Kindergarten to Year Six are invited to dress as their favourite book character on this day or alternatively dress to reflect the Children's Book Council of Australia 2023 theme of "Read, Grow, Inspire."
FATHER"S DAY
SPX DISCO
On Thursday 21st September all students are invited to attend the ANNUAL SPX DISCO. The disco will be held over TWO TIMESLOTS - one for INFANTS and one for PRIMARY students.
Further details and a flyer to follow in due course.
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
Leonardo Corradini - 3B
Audrey Klein - 3B
Jonas Coopes - 3R
Sophia Pope - 3R
Ruby Gamosh - 4B
Catherine Owen - 4B
Leni Grayson - 4B
Scarlett Rodwell - 4B
Zac McGranahan - 4B
Addison McPherson - 4R
Roman Trandafilu - 4R
Laynie Hill - 5R
Emma Viselli - 6B
Daniel Zugic - 6B
Leon Atinga - 6R
MACKILLOP AWARDS
Leonardo Corradini - 3B
Jonas Coopes - 3R
Sophia Pope - 3R
Emma Viselli - 6B
Leon Atinga - 6R
SCHOOL MEDALLIONS
Emma Viselli - 6B
Medallions will be presented in Term 4 by Mrs Chrostowski.
Congratulations to all of these students.
Basketball Gala Day
Year 3/4 September 14
Year 5/6 September 15
Registration has now closed. Please see the compass event for details.
Cricket Gala Day
We will soon be calling for nominations for interested students from Years 5 and 6 (Boys and Girls) to participate in the Cricket Gala Day October 12. Please complete the compass event when posted for your child if they are interested.
State Football Championships
Georgia Correa in Year 6 recently competed for the Wollongong Diocesan Team in the NSWPSSA State Football Championships. Georgia and her team achieved 3rd Place, winning all but two games over the competition. Congratulations Georgia, looking forward to seeing you progress through your sport.
Diocesan Athletics Trials
Congratuations to the following students on their achievements and selection for the Wollongong Athletics Team:
Tiffany Tasevski- 1st discus, 2nd shot put
Tom Fischer - 2nd 100m, 6th shot put
Rocco Scaglia - 2nd in 1500m
Top 2 progress so all 3 of these students will head to Sydney for the MacKillop selection trials to be held on Monday 18th September! Congratulations and Good Luck!
Volunteering Opportunities: As the school holidays approach there are quite a few events on the school / P&F calendar and we need your help! If you're interested in lending a hand here's a list of the upcoming volunteering opportunities. If you'd like to help out at any of the following events please register your interest via the volunteers form.
Message from Fr Duane
Dear Parishioners,
Please find attached this week's bulletin.
God Bless,
Fr Duane Fernandez
Parish Priest
Immaculate Conception and St Therese Parishes
Dear parents,
Just a reminder re the SPX book week event this Friday.
Can you please let your class teacher know if you are coming/not coming so we can pre-warn students.
Many thanks,
Haty
St Pius X Book week, 9.30am to 11.30am
- 9.30am start onsite
- Picnic lunch onsite, hotdog meal deal – please do by Wednesday 23rd of August via canteen app
As per newsletter : Students are invited to dress as their favourite book character on this day or alternatively dress to reflect the Children's Book Council of Australia 2023 theme of "Read, Grow, Inspire." We do not expect people to go to a great deal of expense, with some simple ideas being:
- a "reading" gardener
- a character from your costume box at home
- Jack and The Beanstalk
- or wear something green, like a ‘green thumb’ in the garden
