Welcome back to school for the final stretch of 2021. Term 4 is always an exciting and busy term with Sports Day, sporting carnivals, water awareness lessons, excursions, liturgies and many other events. With so much happening, please regularly check your child’s SeeSaw account and School App for updates and information. We look forward to a successful and happy term at Saint Pius X.

During Term 4, we particularly keep our Year 6 students in our prayers. In the coming weeks, they will begin their transition to high school. Saint Pius X has been ‘home’ since commencing school in Reception or joining us along the way. As with any transition, there will no doubt be a mix of emotions – excitement at venturing off into new environments, some sadness about leaving familiar faces, all tinged with an appreciation for the opportunities and experiences that our school has provided. Please continue to keep these children and their families in your prayers as they journey towards graduation in December.

We continue to hold the people of New South Wales, Canberra, and Victoria in our prayers as they grapple with the pressures of COVID restrictions and lockdowns. Many of us have family and friends in these places and have been unable to see them for some time. We pray for those who are lonely and have been isolated due to COVID. May God’s gentle presence keep them safe. We pray for doctors, nurses, paramedics and hospital staff as they care for the vulnerable, sick and dying. May God’s loving embrace give them courage to continue their work during this pandemic.

Blessings for the week ahead