Welcome back to school for final term of 2020. I hope the holidays offered you some time to relax and unwind after a busy term. Term 4 is always an exciting term of learning and discovery, and I know that your children will enjoy the many experiences which will be on offer.

This term, we have some significant liturgical celebrations which I draw your attention to.

On Sunday 1^st of November, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. Here at St Pius X, we will celebrate an ‘in-class’ prayer service for students and staff on Friday 30^th October for this Solemnity.

On the 2^nd of November each year, the Church remembers All Souls’. This is traditionally a day when we pray for all those who have died – members of our families, friends and those who have no one to pray for them.

This year, students and staff will gather to commemorate All Souls’ Day with a prayer service on Monday 2^nd of November. This will be a time of prayer and reflection as we hold those we have loved close in prayer. I am deeply conscious that there are families in our school community who have experienced the sadness of loss this year. Be assured of our prayers as you continue to journey through your grief. We will especially remember you as we pray for all souls in heaven on All Souls’ Day.

Memories are important. One special way we keep the memory alive of those who have died, is through photos. If you have one small framed photograph of a loved member of your family who has passed away, please send it to school for us to include in our Sacred Space for this prayer service. Please ensure you have your child’s name and class clearly labelled on the back of the framed photograph. All photos will need to be sent to school by Friday 30^th October. Your child must give these directly to his/her classroom teacher. 

Photos will be returned to your child’s class after the prayer service.

May the coming week be blessed for you.