May 2nd 2025
- Acknowledgement of Country
- A Prayer for Easter
- A Note from our Principal
- Sacrament of Confirmation
- Mothers/Special Person's Breakfast - Next Friday, 9th May!
- School Cross Country Results
- School Photo's - Catch up Day
- Foundation Files
- School Closure Days 2025
- Breakfast Club - Wednesday
- Canteen Roster for next week.
- Toy Donations Required!
- Before & After School Care.
- Important Dates.
- Free Uniforms!
- School Uniform
- Parish Contact.
- West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House - Calendar of Events
Acknowledgement of Country
The St Pius X Parish School Community acknowledges the Gunditjmara / Marr Nation people who have educated children on these lands for thousands of years.
A Prayer for Easter
Jesus, you are alive and with us.
Help us to see your light in every day.
Teach us to be kind, loving, and brave.
May we carry Easter in our hearts always.
Amen
A Note from our Principal
Ngata families,
Celebrating the Launch of SWPBS at Our School
This week, we are excited to officially launch School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) across our school community. SWPBS is a proactive, research-based framework designed to promote and maintain positive student behaviour. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing clear expectations, building a consistent approach to behaviour and celebrating students who demonstrate positive choices.
At the heart of our SWPBS approach are our core values: Respect, Safety and Responsibility. These values guide our expectations in all areas of school life—from the classroom to the playground—and help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment for every child.
Importantly, our school’s values are deeply aligned with Catholic Social Teachings. Respect reflects the dignity of every person; Safety connects to our call to uphold the common good and care for others; and Responsibility mirrors our commitment to stewardship, justice and active participation in our community.
We have developed a Behaviour Matrix that clearly outlines what Respect, Safety and Responsibility look like in different settings around the school. This matrix is displayed in every classroom and shared with students regularly. We encourage you to take a look at it to understand the consistent language and expectations being used at school.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to build a school culture where every student can flourish in faith, learning and wellbeing.
Kind regards,
Nick Murrell
Principal
Sacrament of Confirmation
Thank you to those families who were able to attend our formation evening on Tuesday night. The kits for you to work through will be sent home today, including a FAQ sheet and relevant dates.
If you have any questions please call Stacey at school or email satkins@spwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au
The key dates for this sacraments in 2025 are:
Confirmation (Grade 3)
- April 29th- Parent information meeting, 7pm at St Joseph's Church. (Children and Parents to attend)
- May 11th- Presentation of candidates at Mass.
- May 12th- Confrimation Formation Day at St John's Primary School (school supported)
- May 27th- Confirmation celebration 6pm
The dates for communicated at the formation night for celebrations at other churches are as follows:
- Presentation of the Confirmation Candidates to Parish
- 3rd May
- OLHC, 6pm
- May 11th
- St Pius X, 9am
- St Joseph’s, 6pm
- St Patrick’s Port Fairy, 10.30am
- Infant Jesus Koroit, 9am
- 3rd May
- Confirmation Formation Day at St John's Primary School (school supported)-May 12th
- Confirmation Ceremony
- May 24th & May 31st, 6pm- OLHC
- May 27th, 6pm- Infant Jesus Koroit- St John’s, St Pius X, St Patrick’s Koroit, St Patrick's Port Fairy
- June 5th, 6pm- St Joseph’s
- June 6th, 6pm-St Joseph’s
Mothers/Special Person's Breakfast - Next Friday, 9th May!
The CDF Pay App is now open to take orders and payments.
The cost for breakfast is $5.00 per person (including students).
If you are having any issues with accessing or using the CDF PAY App please call Bec in the office.
*Please note that orders will cut off on Thursday, 8th May.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - CAN YOU HELP?
If you could spare some time next Friday morning we'd love to hear from you! Volunteer opportunities for the "Mothers Day Breakfast Volunteer Roster" are now open.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Many hands make light work, so any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank You for volunteering!
School Cross Country Results
2025 Age Group Champions:
5/6 Year Old Girls- Livina Foreman
5/6 Year Old Boys- Bernie Blythe
7 Year Old Girls- Georgia Woodhams
7 Year Old Boys- Harrison Keegan
8 Year Old Girls- Quinn Geyer-Fox
8 Year Old Boys- Carter Searle
9 Year Old Girls- Willow White
9 Year Old Boys- Reg Parkinson
10 Year Old Girls- Stephanie Murphy
10 Year Old Boys- Zach Francis
11 Year Old Girls- Victoria Balash and Sofie Seuren
11 Year Old Boys- Thomas Newey
12 Year Old Girls- Maggie Corbett
12 Year Old Boys- Liam Norton
House Results:
1st: Blue Team
Equal 2nd: Yellow and Green Team
4th: Red Team
Congratulations to all the participants for their great efforts!
School Photo's - Catch up Day
If your child/ren were absent for the school photo's, there will be a catch up day on Thursday, 13th June.
More information will follow closer to the date.
Foundation Files
Holiday Fun!
After a HUGE Term 1 at school, we all enjoyed a well deserved break over the holidays. Some of us stayed home, while others spent time with their family and friends. We had so much fun, but the highlight for most of us was a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Here is what a few of our Foundation students go up to over the holidays:
Eadie - I went to visit my grandparents and we had lunch together.
George W - We went camping in South Australia. We stayed in Robe, Adelaide and Victor Harbour.
Arlo - In the holidays I went to Geelong with my cousins. We had fun playing together.
Hailey - I went camping in Rocklands. I liked roasting marshmallows. The pink ones are the yummiest.
Cross Country
On Wednesday we participated in our first ever cross country. The task was a bit daunting at first, but after walking the track Tuesday afternoon with Mrs McDonald and Mrs Walsh, we felt prepared and ready to go. It was a LONG way for our little legs to run and we were very tired afterwards, but it was so much fun! Thank you to our buddies who ran along with us, encouraging us not to give up.
Welcome Irine
This term, we have welcomed a new student into our Foundation classroom - Welcome Irine!
Irine has been a great addition to our class and has shown great confidence and independence already. Here’s a few things that we have learnt about her so far:
- She is 6 years old.
- She has two younger brothers.
- Her favourite food is sushi.
- When she’s at home, she likes doing paintings with her family.
School Closure Days 2025
Fri 30th May – School Review
Mon 2nd June – School Review
Fri 29th August – School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
Mon 6th October – Structured Literacy
Fri 7th November – Religious Education
Breakfast Club - Wednesday
Students, please join us for some yummy toast, fruit and cereal each Wednesday morning at Breakfast Club.
Breakfast club is open from 8:20am - 8:55am in the Function Room.
With thanks to our sponsors Western District Foodshare and Woolworths and to our fantastic parent helpers.
Canteen Roster for next week.
| Tuesday, 6th May | Helper Required |
| Wednesday, 7th May | Aliesha Williamson |
| Thursday, 8th May | Ruby De Bono |
| Friday, 9th May | Emily Watson |
Toy Donations Required!
Before & After School Care.
Please see below for the end of term newsletter.
We remind everyone about TheirCare, our outside school hours care provider. Bookings can be made at https://theircare.com.au/
Please select St Pius X Warrnambool as the booking location.
Important Dates.
Friday, 9th May: Mothers Day Breakfast
Sunday, 11th May: Confirmation - Presentation of candidates. St Pius X Church 9:00am to 10:00am
Monday, 12th May: Ready, Set, School! - 9.30am to 10.30am
Confirmation Formation Day 10am-2pm (St John's School)
Friday, 16th May: National Walk Safely to School Day!
Ready, Set, School! - 9.30am t0 10.30am
Division Cross Country
Assembly - 3pm in Church
Monday, 19th May: Ready, Set, School! - 9:30am – 10:30am
Thursday, 22nd May: Interschool Sports
Friday, 23rd May: Ready, Set, School! - 9.30am to 10.30am
Monday, 26th May: Ready, Set, School! - 9.30am to 10.30am
Parents & Friends Meeting - 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Tuesday, 27th May: Sacrament of Confirmation, Infant Jesus Koroit - 6pm to 7pm
Friday, 30th May: School Closure for School Review.
Monday, 2nd June: School Closure for School Review.
Free Uniforms!
If you are looking for some good quality second hand uniforms, we currently have a display set up in the foyer area near the office. You are welcome to come in anytime and have a look through what we have. Items include summer dresses, shorts, pants, shirts etc. in various sizes. All items are FREE to take.
School Uniform
Parish Contact.
Sunday Mass 9.00am @ St Pius X Church. School families are always welcome.
The Parish office can be contacted on 5562 2231
Other information and contact details can be found on the Star of the Sea South West Coast website: https://www.ballarat.catholic.org.au/parish/southwestcoast/
West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House - Calendar of Events
