Newsletter Term 2 - Week 2 , 2024
Welcome to Country
In the Spirit of Reconciliation, the St. Pius X school community recognizes the ongoing role of the traditional custodians of this land, the Tubba-Gah peoples of the Wiradjuri nation. It is on their ancestral lands that we continue our learning journey together.
We extend that respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. Furthermore, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our school community. Acknowledging their presence and spiritual connection to Country.
In the light of faith, we work towards a more accepting and humble school environment for all.
Principal's Address
Mother's Day
This Sunday we celebrate our wonderful Mothers and the Motherly figures in our lives.
On behalf of all the staff we wish our Mum's a beautiful Mother’s Day and remember all
the mothers that can’t be with us to celebrate this special day.
Please join us for our Mother’s Day Liturgy on Thursday at 10.00am, followed by
open classrooms. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your
children.
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is being celebrated across the Diocese of Bathurst between 5-
11 May. The theme for 2024 is Experience the Spirit of Community.
Across Australia 805,000 students attend Catholic schools (this equates to 1 in 5
Australian students) where they are educated and looked after by over 109,000
dedicated teachers and support staff.
The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst provides a diverse range of educational opportunities
to approximately 10,000 students in 33 schools, from primary schools in small rural
communities to large secondary schools in the regional towns.
Our Catholic schools are welcoming communities which support parents as the first
educators of their children. Parents look to our schools as nurturing communities where
they understand their children will be safe and cared for, in an inclusive environment.
Our schools are communities of faith, part of the local parish community and working
closely with that community to form the children in their care. This makes every school
unique.
At the heart of Catholic education lies a commitment to nurturing the whole person:
mind, body, and spirit. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Bathurst nurture the potential
of each child in a holistic, student-centred learning environment.
Our schools are led by teachers who are expert educators and who are passionately
committed to the learning and wellbeing of each student in their care. These teachers
challenge our young people to live out the message of Jesus and help them to develop
the knowledge and skills which will enable them to reach their full potential as
compassionate and contributing members of society.
Our Catholic schools are affordable, inclusive, and quality learning communities.
We warmly invite you to Experience the Spirit of Community in your local Catholic school.
Check your local Catholic school website and Facebook page for the dates of open
days and meetings with the principal, or visit our website www.bth.catholic.edu.au, to
make an enrolment enquiry.
Mrs Christina Trimble
Executive Director of Schools
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
Uniforms
Due to the Changeable weather students are able to wear either their full Summer
Uniform (with School jumper or full winter uniform (including school tie). Children are not
allowed to wear a combination of summer and winter uniforms. Can parents please
check the names in jumpers, as some jumpers have gone astray and children have a
tendency to pick up anyone’s jumpers.
Please note that the school tie is a compulsory part of our winter school uniform for all
students.
All students will need to be in full Winter School Uniform from the 11th June.
Important Dates- Please also check the School Calendar for all dates
Tuesday 7th May | Dress as a Saint Cross Country Coolah |
Thursday 9th May | Mother's Day Liturgy 10am Open Classrooms 10:30am Picnic Lunch with your children 11-11:40 am |
2025 Kindergarten Enrolments
Enrolments for Kindergarten 2025 are open . If your family has a younger sibling or know of families who have children ready to commence school next year please contact the office for an enrolment form or alternatively our enrolment forms can be downloaded from the school website. Please don't hesitate to contact the office should you require any further assistance or clarification.
Katrina Isbester-Principal
Assistant Principal's Address
Pick Up Zone
The new arrangements for our altered pick up area are running smoothly. Thank you to all parents for your assistance and compliance it is greatly appreciated. We would just ask parents to please clip family name to passenger side sunvisor to make it easily visible to the teacher on duty. Thanks so much!
Xanthie Kerin -Acting Assistant Principal
RE News
Catholic Schools Week
This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This annual event is an opportunity
for schools to share the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great
things that take place in our school every day. The theme for this year’s
celebrations is: Experience the Spirit of Community.
The children will enjoy a number of activities throughout the week, including a
special combined liturgy to celebrate Mother’s Day and Catholic Schools Week.
Activity outline:
Monday - My Catholic Community - In class activity.
Tuesday - Saint Day - children choose a saint to dress as for the day.
Wednesday - All About Our Church - In class activity.
Thursday - Mother’s Day/Catholic Schools’ Week Liturgy (details below)
Friday - Indigenous sports games - the children will participate in a variety of traditional
indigenous games in the Peer Support groups.
Meet 4 Mass
Thank you to all our beautiful families who were able to join the staff of St Pius X for Meet 4
Mass. This was a lovely way to celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week.
Mother’s Day/Catholic Schools Week Celebration
Please join us on Thursday 9th May to celebrate our beautiful mothers and all that is
wonderful about our Catholic school. Here is an outline of the day:
10:00am - Liturgy
10:30am - Open classrooms - we love to share all the wonderful things that happen
in our classrooms. Please join your child in their classroom so they can proudly
show you some of their achievements.
11:00am - Morning Tea - bring along a picnic rug and some morning tea to share
with your child/ren.
Term 2 Dates to Remember
9th May | Mother's Day/Catholic Schools Week Liturgy-Year 2 10:00am at St Pius X |
6th-10 May | Catholic Schools Week |
6th May | Years 1 & 2 Mass at St Brigid's 1pm (part of excursion) |
16th May | Class Mass - Kinder,Years 5 & 6 |
23rd May | Class Mass-Years 3 & 4 |
28th May | Confirmation Practice St Brigid's 6:15 pm |
1st & 2nd June 8th & 9th June | Confirmation Masses |
22nd & 23rd June 29th & 30th June | First Eucharist Enrolment Weekends |
Jo Taylor
Religious Education Coordinator St Pius X
Merit Awards
Kindergarten
Edith, Sateki, Shaniah, Lienna, Malakai
Year 1
Zack, Kai, Landon,Ollie, Rosie, Mia
Year 2
Desyrae, Eve, Mele, Allegra, Kaliysta
Year 3
Riley, Matilda, Cydi, Frankie
Year 4
Keidan, Jet, Drishya, Philomena, Olivia
Happy Birthday !
Digby R
Jack
Tyler