Newsletter Term 3 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
Olympic Day
As the Olympic Games inspire us with incredible stories of dedication and talent, we will be
holding our own Olympic Games tomorrow (Tuesday 30th July). We are absolutely thrilled to
have Sue-Ellen Lovett (ex Para-Olympian) address the school community, prior to the start of
our day. Our students will work in their Peer Support groups to create Torches and Flags for our
opening ceremony and then compete in a variety of sporting activities. We will conclude our day
with a closing ceremony and acknowledge our winning teams. This will be a wonderful fun filled
day that will allow our students to embed our values of KIND CONNECT RESPECT into this
fantastic initiative. A special thank you to Mrs Meredith and Miss Montague for organising the
event.
NAPLAN
Today, we will be sending home the NAPLAN results for students in Year 3 and Year 5. It is
important to remember that this is one assessment on one day. Student results reflect a
combination of what they know, how the assessment format suited them and how they were
feeling on the day. Their results should be used with other assessments to gain a true reflection
of their academic understanding.
As a school we analyse this data to help inform our strategic planning in the future. Our results
align quite closely with statistically similar schools. All students should be proud of how well they
coped with the actual assessment and their results.
Around the school
If you are walking in the streets around our school, please be extra careful of used syringes and
needles. Unfortunately, we have been notified that there have been several found in the streets
around school.
Drop Off and Pick Up
If your child is late for school it is essential that an adult comes into the school to sign
your child into school. If for some reason you are unable to come into school, please ring the
office, so that a staff member can sign your child in.
If you need to pick up your child early, please come to the office to sign your child out.
This is a legal requirement. It is also important to note that late drop offs and early pick ups are
classed as a partial attendance.
Important Dates
30 July - School Olympic Day (normal sports uniform)
31 July - Book Fair
1 August - Book Fair
7 August - Stage 3 Debating
8 August - Feast of St Mary Mackillop (Liturgies in Class)
9 August - NAIDOC Day celebration and activities
14 August - Yr 5 Experience Day at St John’s College
15 August - Feast of the Assumption - St Brigid’s Church
20 August - Stage 3 Praise and Worship Event
21 August - St Pius X Feast Day
22 August - Book Week Parade
23 August - Year 3 Communion Retreat
A reminder of the next P&F Meeting on the 6th August at 6pm in the School Staff Room, all welcome!
Katrina Isbester- Principal
Assistant Principal's Address
Western Region Athletics
Next Tuesday is the date of the Western Region Athletics Carnival to be held at Barden
Park. We have 52 students competing.
Students will need to have their names marked off by Mrs Garling on arrival and
departure.
The competitors need to be aware that names may not not be called for each event, just the
event and its number, ALL competitors need to know what events they will be competing in.
A reminder of times;
● Please drop off your child prior to 8.45am.
● 8.55am Prayer
● 9am SHARP. First events commence.
● Aiming for a 3pm finish.
Full sports uniform is to be worn and worn correctly on the day – normal school rules apply.
● Times / order of events may be changed at the discretion of the Convenor
● All 200m are timed finals, no finals will be run.
● 1500m will be run as age groups, girls & boys together.
Sports Captains Photo
This Friday at 9.30am the eight house captains will have their catch-up photo taken. Normal
sports uniform will be worn.
Greg Cant-Assistant Principal
RE News
NAIDOC Day
On 9th August we will be celebrating a day of activities led by our aboriginal students
and Mrs Garling. The liturgy is at 9am and we would love all our parents to join us as
we give thanks for the wonderful culture and history of this land.
First Eucharist
Thank you to all the families who attended mass to register their child for the sacrament of
First Eucharist. If you missed attending mass, please contact the St Brigid’s Sacramental
Coordinator, Rosalie Hoskins.
sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au
St Brigid’s Presbytery: 6882 4233
Jo Taylor-Religious Education Cordinator
Library News
St Pius Book Fair is on this Week!
There will be a great assortment of books and other items to buy in our school library.
The Book Fair will be open on Wednesday and Thursday at the following times:
8.30am-9am, 11.10-11.40am and 3.20-4pm.
Students will also be given an opportunity to purchase during their normal Library sessions.
Library days for this term are:
Wednesdays- Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Thursdays-Kinder, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6
Merit Awards
Year 1
Kai, Jesse, Zack, Jet, Kha Thy, Rosie
Year 2
Evie, Hazel, Siena, Lily
Year 3
Harley, Whitney, Lauren, Meher, Scarlett, Jadzia, Lachlan
Year 4
Philomena, Jethram, Phoebe, Liam, Drishya, Olivia
Year 5
Elizabeth, Kimberly, Amahlii, James
Year 6
Nathaniel, Molly, Alexie, James, Nate
Happy Birthday !
April Jet Maddi
