Next Thursday evening, 16 of our Year Six students will receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation within our Parish.

This beautiful Sacrament occurs at a time when children start to be seen as
adult members of the Church. They are now old enough to
renew and confirm vows that were made on their behalf, when
they were baptised.

Please keep in your prayers our candidates,
as they prepare for this significant step in their faith journey.

Last night it was lovely to connect with our parent body at our
termly Parents and Friends Meeting. Parental engagement has
always been of vital importance for our community and this is a
wonderful way for parents to meet formally and regularly with
school staff.
At this meeting our school Vision was endorsed by the parent
community. This Vision speaks of our core work at St Pius X of
enhancing the faith life of students, ensuring well-being is at the
forefront of all we do and striving for personal excellence for our
students.

“ With faith as a guide, we nurture hearts and

empower minds.”

Keeping eSafety in Mind

Many children enjoy using the internet for games and socialising. As adults, we can help them stay safe online.

Parents and carers play an important role in helping children to develop digital intelligence—the social, emotional, and practical skills needed to successfully navigate the digital world. 

The eSafety Commissioner has many helpful tools for parents and carers. Kids can sometimes face problems online, so it's important they know what to do if someone is being unkind to them or others.

Parents and carers can enhance online safety for children by engaging in open conversations and utilising resources like the eSafety Commissioner's free webinars. These webinars cover essential topics such as cyberbullying and privacy settings, equipping adults with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world alongside their children. By staying informed and proactive, parents can support their children in developing the necessary skills for safe and responsible internet use. Explore upcoming webinars at eSafety Webinars.

There are also great suggestions for establishing parental controls.  Parental controls are software tools that allow you to monitor and limit what your child sees and does online.  

Reminders from the Parent Handbook - Attendance

Importance of Regular Attendance and School Hours

Regular attendance is crucial for your child's educational success. Recent research highlights that consistent attendance correlates with better academic performance and social development. It is essential for students to arrive by 8:50am and join their class lines. The school gates open at 8:20am, with supervision until 3:30pm. Outside these hours, our Outside of School Hours (OOSH) service is available.

Please report absences via Compass and try to schedule holidays and appointments outside of school hours. Extended absences require an application for Principal approval. Attendance is monitored under the Education Act by the school and the Catholic Education Office.

Uniform Update

A motion was moved at our P and F Meeting last night to allow
female students to wear either navy or grey socks in winter.
Please note navy tights are also an option on the cooler days.

Road Safety at St Pius X Unanderra

Help keep our children safe!!!

Parents and carers are responsible for their child’s safety when travelling to and from school 

Travelling safely by car

Ensure your child: 

• correctly buckled up with a seatbelt or child car seat 
• always gets in and out of the car through the 'safety door'- this is the rear door on the footpath side of the car 
• uses a booster seat, if aged between four and seven years old, or until they reach a height of 145cm.  

Kiss and drop zone - Cummins St and Hargreaves St

Safety tips for drivers: 

1. always follow our school’s procedures 
2. remain in your vehicle in the kiss and drop zone  
3. make sure children use the Safety Door to get in and out of the car
4. always use the marked drop off zone.
   
   

Driving and parking safely near your school 

You can help keep our children safe by: 

• dropping your child off and picking them up on the school side of the road 
• never calling out to them from across the road - it is very dangerous 
• parking responsibly even if it means you have to walk further to the school gate.