July 3rd 2025

Acknowledgement of Country

A Prayer for NAIDOC

Loving God,

We thank You for the rich tapestry of cultures and peoples in our land.
This NAIDOC Week, we give thanks especially for the First Nations peoples – the Traditional Custodians of this land.
We honour their deep connection to Country, language, and story.
May we walk gently and respectfully on this land, learning from the wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Help us to be peacemakers, justice-seekers, and bridge-builders.
Guide our hearts so that we may always seek reconciliation, truth, and unity.

May Your Spirit lead us to grow together in love.

Amen.

A Note from our Acting Principal

Ngata families, 

Congratulations to everyone on reaching the end of an 11-week term!
Although it’s been a long one, it’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year.

Looking back, it’s incredible to see just how much has happened in our busy school community. Eisteddfods, excursions, Meals on Wheels, horse riding, Men’s Shed, reports, learning conversations, pastoral care days, breakfast club, Catholic Education Week, Pickleball canteen, and Confirmation—these are just a few of the many highlights that come to mind.

Amidst all of this, we’ve continued learning, laughing, and growing together as part of the St Pius X community.

Thank you to everyone for your contributions this term. They are valued, appreciated, and truly help make our school the vibrant and welcoming place it is.

Enjoy the break—may it be just what you and your loved ones need to rest, recharge, and get ready for another exciting term ahead.

Kind regards,

Stacey Atkins,

Acting Principal

Early Finish Tomorrow - 2.30pm

A reminder that tomorrow, Friday 4th July is an early finish due to it being the last day of term. 

This early finish of 2.30pm also applies to all bus travellers.

Congratulations to our Primary Performers

A big congratulations to the students currently performing in My Son Pinocchio at the Lighthouse Theatre with Primary Performers!
This morning, the Junior Pod—along with some special guests—had the wonderful opportunity to watch the show. It was clear from the performance just how many hours of rehearsal, dedication, and hard work have gone into bringing this production to life.

Well done to Blake, Lincoln, Josie, Annika, Elizabeth, Quinn, and Owen—you should all be incredibly proud of your achievements. What a fantastic effort!

Carpark safety

Parents are reminded that the only place where children are supervised after school is at the entrance to the school (the circle) and the crossing into the carpark. 

This is the safest place for children to wait. 

We are currently unable to supervise children that wait near the church carpark. Children who are near the church passed 3.40pm will need to come and wait at the front of the school. Thanks for your support. 

A special Request......

A resident from Humphrey's Street has asked if drivers could please be mindful when parking and driving over the nature strips particularly after rain, as there has been damage done to the grass over the past few weeks.  Thank you for your consideration.

First Eucharist Term 3

The preparation time for First Eucahrist will begin in Term 3. This sacrament is for those students who have already celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. For most students, they will be in Grade 4, but it is open to other children who may have missed this opportunity. 

To begin the preparation, parents/carers and their child will be invited to attend a family formation session on Tuesday July 29th at 7pm.  This meeting will be at St Joseph’s Church, Fairy Street.

The preparation of this Sacrament includes a formation day at school.  Candidates from all of the Network Catholic schools will participate in a Formation Day to be held here at St Pius X - in the Hall and the function room.  This is to occur on Tuesday August 5th. Further information and permission forms will follow and more information will be explained at the parent meeting.

The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated on Sunday August 24th, at 9am Mass at St Pius X Church.

Enrolment

Participating families are required to use the link below to enrol their children as candidates for Eucharist. 

The link to register for First Eucharist is: 

Enrolment Link

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Kind Regards, 

Stacey Atkins satkins@spwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au

Key dates for First Eucharist

• Family Formation Session

Tuesday 29th July, 7pm, St Joseph’s Church, Fairy Street.

• Network Formation Day

           Tuesday 5th August, St Pius X (school supported)

• Presentation of Candidates at Mass

             Sunday 10th August, 9am

• Sacrament of First Eucharisy

            Sunday 24th August, 9am

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)

If your child has missed sacraments, the Parish is planning on offering a shortened program for school aged children (years 5-8) to complete their Sacramental Journey.
Please register interest with the Parish Office by 1 July and Fr Matt will be in contact to discuss precise details.

Phone: (03) 5562 2231

Footy Tipping Update

A reminder to keep tipping over the holidays. 

Currently are top 5 are the same as last week:

1. Liam
2. Splitter 85
3. White Powwer
4. Lilah J
5. Stacey 

This means that I am still beating my Dad! Yeah! 

How are you going against your friends? Don't forget to find a time to play those jokers.

Happy tipping and happy holidays. 

2026 Enrolments

Do you know someone looking for a great school in 2026? Word of mouth is the best way to let people know about our wonderful school. Please encourage anyone who might be interested to contact the school for a private tour. 

Reminder: Parent/Guardian/Carers Code of Conduct to be signed ASAP

As a DOBCEL school, we are required to have all Parents/Guardians/Carers sign a Code of Conduct as part of the Enrolment Agreement.  This Code of Conduct is a guide to the expected conduct and behaviour of all Parents/Guardians/Carers while in all school environments, engaging in school-related activities or representing the school.   This document has been written in the context of new enrolments, but is to be utilised for all current enrolments as well. 

A copy of this document was sent out electronically through PAM to all Parents/Guardians/Carers.  Please take the time to read and acknowledge your acceptance of the terms and conditions listed. 

Thank you to those who have already signed their Codes of Conduct, we do however, have about half of our families yet to do so.   Could this please be completed as soon as possible.   Your assistance with this is gratefully appreciated.

Teeth on Wheels - Term 3

RDA Warrnambool - Can you help?

With our last ride this Wednesday to round off our second term RDA Warrnambool is seeking new volunteers to help provide our therapeutic riding services. 
Volunteers must be aged at least 12 years of age and have a Working with Children Check (checks are free for volunteers). 
Our rides are conducted on Wednesday mornings of school terms and no previous horse experience is necessary. 
If interested please contact us at rdawarrnambool@gmail.com

Foundation Files

Pinocchio

The Foundation students were lucky enough to get the opportunity to go to watch the production of Pinocchio performed by the Primary Performers at the Lighthouse Theatre. We were so excited to be getting on a bus and going to a theatre which some of us had never been to before. Then we were even more excited when the lights went down, the music started and the characters came on stage. Then we were even more excited than we were before we got excited because we could see some performers on stage that were from St Pius X that we even knew and could recognise in fancy costumes. It was FANTASTIC!!! Well done to everyone involved and what a great way to celebrate the end of the Semester!!

Snake!

Over the past couple of weeks we have been learning a new maths game called ‘Snake!’ We play with a partner and a deck of cards.. The aim of the game is to build a snake by putting the numbers in order from 0-10. We have to take turns by turning over a card and placing it on the floor where we think it would go on the snake. If we turn over a card that we have already got then we have to give it to our partner. The first person who puts their snake in order from 0-10 is the winner. Like always, at the end of the game we always say ‘Good Game’ to our partner. We love learning by having fun and working together. 

A BIG celebration of Learning

We would like to send out a BIG thank you and congratulations to all the Foundation students and their families. We have reached the halfway mark of the year and we cannot believe how much we have learnt, how many new friends we have made and how much fun we have had.

It was a privilege to be a part of the learning conversations and to listen to the students share their stories and their knowledge. It was exciting to see how much they have learnt and we cannot wait to see this learning continue next Semester. We wish everyone a wonderful winter break and hope that you all get to have a rest and come back to school refreshed and ready to learn.

Seaside Community Kitchen Update

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.  

Important Dates.

Friday, 4th July:                Last day of Term 2- 2.30pm finish

Monday, 21st July:            1st Day of Term 3

Friday, 25th July:               Assembly 3pm

Thursday, 29th July:        Parent Information Session - Eucharist 7pm

Remaining School Closure Days 2025

Fri 29th August – School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)

Mon 6th October – Structured Literacy 

Fri 7th November  – Religious Education 

Canteen Roster for Week 1 Term 3

Class Awards Term 2, Week 10

Before & After School Care.

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