Newsletter Term 2 Week 9,2024
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
School Photos
We will be holding our school photos on Wednesday 26th June. We will be starting photo’s at
9.00am and ask that children be on time to school.
Students will need to ensure they have on their full winter school uniform
Long sleeve shirts / pants
Ties
Black leather school shoes (not joggers).
Vinnies Winter Appeal
On Thursday 27th June - Year 3 will be leading the school in our St Vinnies Winter appeal with
a variety of activities.
Students are asked to wear their Pyjamas to school and bring a gold coin donation. More
details in the RE news.
Automated SMS notification of School Absence
Starting from Term 3, our school will be implementing an automated system to notify you via
SMS if your child has an unaccounted absence.
Please see the attached flyer for more information
Semester One Reports
The students Semester One reports are currently being finalised by teachers. Students are
assessed using a variety of different methods as well as skills, knowledge and understanding
that is demonstrated in the classroom. If you receive your child’s report and have questions or
would like something clarified, please contact your child’s teacher and organise a meeting to
discuss your child’s report.
Semester One reports will be available on Compass on Thursday 4th July.
Fees
We would ask all families who are not on a regular payment plan, to please finalise any
outstanding fees as soon as possible. If you are having difficulty meeting your fee commitments
or under financial stress, please contact the school to organise an appointment. The school may
be able to provide support.
P and F
Pie Drive delivery -Thursday 4th July. All proceeds will be donated to the Library and Student
Wellbeing.
The P and F would like you to Save the Date - Friday 6th September for their Trivia Night. More
details will follow closer to the date.
Enrolments for Kindergarten
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.
St Brigid’s Parish Black Tie Ball.
St Brigid’s will be holding a Black Tie ball on Friday 19th July. This is a wonderful opportunity to
get some friends together for a great night out and supporting our Church.
Please see attached flyer for details.
Important Dates
Wednesday 26th June - School Photos
Thursday 27th June _ St Vinnies Winter Appeal
Thursday 4th July - P and F Pie Drive for collection
Thursday 4th July - School reports available via Compass
Friday 5th July - Out of Uniform Day - Fundraiser for Ella Penman
Friday 5th July - Last Day of Term 2
Monday 22nd July - First Day of Term 3
Katrina Isbester - Principal
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Assistant Principal's Address
School Athletics’ Carnival
Congratulations to house captains Jayley and Abe and their house Moore who were the
overall winners of the carnival.
The age champions on the day were; Amity, Nate H, Stella, James H, Abe and Alexie.
Congratulations to these students.
We had only one new record from the day: Amity breaking her own Junior 1500m record
by nearly two seconds.
THANK YOU to the teachers and parents for their help, some of these people didn’t even
stop for lunch, your work was very much appreciated.
The next carnival is the Western Region carnival on the 6th August at Barden Park. The
Diocesan carnival will be held in Dubbo on the 23rd August.
Notes will be sent home this week with those students selected for the Western Region with
the events they have been selected in. We are able to send the top three track and top
three field competitors onto the Western Region Carnival.
I will be doing high jump and relay training over the next few weeks, could any students in
these events please pack their joggers daily.
PSSA Sport
This Friday is the last PSSA sport for the term (Years 4, 5 and 6), we would like to congratulate all
the students who took part for their sportsmanship and their inclusion and encouragement of
others. Thanks also to the teachers/coaches for helping out and to the conveners of all sports.
Greg Cant -Assistant Principal
RE News
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Vinnies Winter Appeal
This Thursday, 27th June, we have a PJ Day to help St Vincent de Paul provide warm
clothing and bedding for those who are cold this Winter. There will also be a Best
Dressed Teddy Competition and a Lolly Guessing Competition on the day. Year 3 are
in charge of organising and promoting the day. This helps our children understand the
importance of helping others and to realise that not everyone’s life is as comfortable as
ours.
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Term 2 Dates to Remember | |
27th June | Vinnies Winter Appeal-Pyjama Day |
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 T, Rosie, Mia
Year 2
Desyrae, Eve, Mele, Allegra, Kaliysta
Year 3
Riley, Matilda, Cydi, Frankie
Year 4
Keidan, Jet, Drishya, Philomena, Olivia
Year 5
Kodi, Almirah, Amahlii, Mason , Harry, James, Holly, Camden, Jamie-Lea
Year 6
Alexie, Nathaniel, Benji, Elsie, Lincoln, Atticus
Happy Birthday !
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Kingsley
Community News
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Dubbo Stampede
With 8 weeks to go, it's time to register for the Dubbo Stampede again!
On Sunday 25th August the infamous annual running / walking festival held at the Zoo will kick off. Choose between the 5.3km, 10km, 21.1km or for those who are really up for a challenge, 42.2km.
Most of all it's a great opportunity for a great day out as a family to enjoy the sunshine and the world class facility in our own backyard.
Since 2022, St Pius X have won the school category for the most entries, an easy $500 that goes back into the school. Last year the school also gave the participants a $10 voucher to spend at Burgies. I'm hoping to do it all again!! All you need to do is when you register, nominate St Pius X as your school. You can even get your friends and family to do the same.
To register or find out more information click on the following link or search Dubbo Stampede.
Hope to see lots of you out there!
Mrs Libby Campbell - Year 1 teacher