Upcoming Events

20 Sep	School Holidays 20 Sep 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

6 Oct	Stuctured Literacy PL - School Closure 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

6 Oct	School Closure Day All day

9 Oct	Meals on Wheels 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

10 Oct	Assembly 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Recurring event

16 Oct	Meals on Wheels 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

21 Oct	Parents and Friends meeting 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

23 Oct	Meals on Wheels 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

23 Oct	Interschool Cricket All day

24 Oct	Movie Night All day

24 Oct	Assembly 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Recurring event

30 Oct	Meals on Wheels 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

1 Nov	All Saints Day All day Recurring event

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September 18th 2025

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 the end of term

Loving God,

Thank You for the learning and friendships of this term.
Bless our teachers, families and classmates for all they have shared with us.
Give us rest, joy and safety in the days ahead.
Help us return refreshed, ready to grow in wisdom and kindness.

Amen.

A Note from our Principal

Ngata families,

Tomorrow will be an exciting day as we welcome some special guests to our school. Senator Raff Ciccone will be joining us to view the Middle Pod renovations, made possible through a $1 million grant from the Federal Government. We are very grateful for this generous support, which has given our students a modern, bright and flexible learning space. We also welcome Mr Tom Sexton, who will meet with Senator Ciccone and see both the Middle Pod and Hands on Learning shed upgrades. The Hands on Learning project was supported by DOBCEL. It will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the ways these projects are enriching our students’ learning and wellbeing.

This week we also celebrate the success of the Year 5/6 Camp at Roses Gap. Our students had a fantastic time taking part in activities such as the giant swing, flying fox, crate stack, canoeing, low ropes, bush walk and archery. The weather was kind to us, allowing all activities to go ahead. We are so proud of the way our students embraced each challenge with enthusiasm, teamwork and courage.

Don’t forget tomorrow is footy colours day to celebrate the end of term and the upcoming AFL finals!

I hope students enjoy a restful holiday break.

Kind regards,

Nick Murrell

Principal

2.30pm Finish Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Friday 19/9/25, is the last day of Term 3 and school will finish at 2.30pm.

Please note that this early finish will also apply to bus travellers.

We wish students and families a restful school holiday break.

School Closure Day - Monday 6th October

Monday 6th of October, (Day 1 of Term 4) is a School Closure Day. Staff will be continuing their Structured Literacy Professional Development schedule on this day.

Students' first day back at school in Term 4 will be Tuesday, 7th October.

Footy/Netball Colours Day Tomorrow!

Congratulations Andy and Ethan!

On Tuesday, two of our students and their families took part in a Citizenship Ceremony at the Lighthouse Theatre. We are thrilled to announce that Andy Nguyen and Ethan Malikudy have officially become Australian Citizens. Our warmest congratulations to you and your families.

School Fees

Dear Families,

As we approach the end of 3rd term it has been noted that there are still a large amount of school fees that haven't been paid or had a payment plan set up. Just a reminder that it is an expectation that all fees will be paid in full by the end of the year unless a payment plan is set up and ongoing. Please call Bec Lawlor if you have any questions or have any concerns over being able to meet your financial obligations. Bec is more than happy to help with different options that will work for your families needs.

Foundation Files

Term 3 Wrap Up!

We have had a very busy term that’s been full of fun, friendship, learning and a little bit of sickness. We are so proud of all the efforts from all the children and how they have been able to grow and flourish both as friends and learners. We asked the children what their favourite thing from this term has been and this is what they said:

Theodore - Learning my letters and sounds.

Charlotte - Learning how to spell words with 5 sounds.

Irine - I have loved making more friends like Maria, Remie, Joanne and Olivia.

Ezra - I have loved DT and learning how to do writing on the computer.

Joy - I have loved playing on the monkey bars.

George R - I loved building my house with my mum. We used cardboard and paint.

Ellie - I loved the Pastoral Care Day where we could dress up and express ourselves.

Ollie - I have loved playing on the playground with Tommy, George R, Karvie, Oliver and George W.

Eadie - I loved celebrating 100 Days Brighter.

Tommy - I loved learning about materials and building my house for the Three Little Pigs.

Learning at home

We know that all the Foundation children and their families work hard at home with the daily reading tasks. Over the holidays and into Term 4 we would love for everyone to practice reading and writing the little lists of words that are in the back of their green reading book. We have added some new words for the holidays and we know that some children will be able to read them easily but now we would like to put out a challenge of writing and spelling the words. Happy reading!!

Happy Holidays!

We hope that everyone has a restful and relaxing break over the next couple of weeks. Even though it has been a shorter term it has been a busy one and we are all looking forward to taking a break and recharging the batteries before a big Term 4 where we will be getting ready for Grade 1 and making the big move into our new classrooms. Mrs Walsh and Ms Osborne will be back in Week 1 of next term while Ms Lane is having an extra long break and we will see her again in Week 2.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Grandparents Day

Save the Date - Movie Night!

ST. PIUS X MOVIE NIGHT - FRIDAY, 24TH OCTOBER

More information to follow early next term.

St. Pius Beanies For Sale!!

A message from MacKillop Family Services

Did you know two in five Australians are considering becoming foster carers?

The foster care week, I encourage you to take the next step and find out more. Join one of MacKillop’s upcoming foster care information sessions to hear from foster carers and learn about the supports available. Visit mackillop.org.au/info-sessions

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. It is an important part of our school's Compliance regulations that this document is read and signed by all Parents/Carers. It would be appreciated if this could be attended to as soon as possible. Please contact the office if you are unable to access the document in PAM. Thank you for your assistance.

Important Dates.

Friday, 19th September: Footy / Netball Colours Day for Last day of Term 3 - 2.30pm Finish.

Monday, 6th October: No School. Structured Literacy Professional Development.

Tuesday, 7th October: 1st Day for Students Term 4.

Friday, 10th October: Walking School Bus - Walk to School Day.

Grandparents/Special Person's Day - 12.30pm.

Assembly @ 3pm in the Church.

Friday, 24th October: Save the Date - Movie Night. Further info to follow in Term 4.

Remaining School Closure Days 2025

Mon 6th October – Structured Literacy

Fri 7th November – Religious Education

Canteen Roster for Week 1, Term 4

Tuesday, 7th October	Jessica McKenzie
Wednesday, 8th October	Amanda Leishman-Newell
Thursday, 9th October	Ruby De Bono
Friday, 10th October	Helper Required Please!

Seaside Community Kitchen

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.

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 Prices

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/