St Pius X School Windsor Gardens eNewsletter

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the office as Greg continues his journey along the Camino Trail.

Last Monday we completed our Aboriginal Cultural Competency training with Matthew, Chris and Jonathon. It was a great day where we got to ask questions in order to better develop our own understanding. We shared our stories and listened to the stories of others. Finally we gathered for a smoking ceremony. Such a great day. It was a privilege to share this experience as a staff.

On Sunday I assisted Mr Fowler and our Tournament of Minds team at Flinders University. In the time leading up to the competition our students independently prepared for the challenge put before them. They presented their efforts to a panel of judges. I was very proud of their maturity, excitement and dedication to the task. Congratulations to the group! They did St Pius X proud. Thank you, as always, to our support crew (mums, dads, aunties, brothers, sisters and grandparents). They were even prouder of you than we were.... if that’s even possible! The students will share their efforts at our Week 9 Assembly.

Last night our Year 3 students celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament offers Catholics an opportunity to obtain forgiveness and reconcile with God and the Church. I would like to thank Mr Terminello, Mrs Boksem and Mr Lloyd for their preparation of our students. The Sacramental program is another way that we strengthen our relationships with home, school and Parish. We are really thankful for these opportunities.

If you have been into the office you may have noticed I have displayed items of uniform. This is NOT the new uniform, these are just examples that have been presented to us. Please feel free to make any comments or feedback and I will ensure that it gets back to the Uniform Committee. Your feedback will certainly help them in the processes we are working through.

We will keep the community updated with all developments as they occur. If you could please fill out the survey (sent via Schoolzine) it will ensure the school community voice is heard.

Finally the Parent Survey closes this Friday. If your child would like to have the opportunty to be Principal for the day please fill out the survey and drop the form back to the school office.

Have a great week and enjoy the sunshine.

Our parish is blessed to have the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) order ministering to us. This year, the Oblates celebrate 125 years of active missionary work in Australia. Our parish will acknowledge and give thanks for this work with a special Mass which will be celebrated on Friday 20^th September at 7pm in the church. Please jot this date and time in your diary and join with the parish worshipping community for this Mass. Fr Christian Fini, the Oblate Provincial will be visiting the parish at this time and will come to school on Monday 23^rd September.

May the week ahead be filled with many blessings.

I congratulate our Year 3 students who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation last night. It was a beautiful service and our children participated reverently.

Please note following -

There is no parking/dropping off of students on the yellow lines on Windsor Grove - the Council patrols the area and may issue fines.

Please do not park, or allow students to walk through, the car park on Windsor Grove and especially please do not park in the disabled parking space (unless you have a Disabled Parking Permit).

Catholic Schools’ Music Festival - Monday 23^rd September

www.musicfestival.cesa.catholic.edu.au

Congratulations to Morgan S 6DC who has been selected to sing a solo section in the song “Glorious” on 2 nights of the Catholic Schools’ Music Festival this year. She will sing on Opening Night, Monday 23^rd September, when our St Pius X School Choir will be performing and will also sing the solo on Wednesday night of the Festival. Charlotte D 5BL will be representing St Pius X when she sings the National Anthem along with one representative from each of the schools performing on Monday Night. The group of students will sing Advance Australia Fair in front of the curtain before it goes up, ready for the Festival to begin. St Pius X Choir will be in Row 2 (there are 11 rows on the stage).

Tickets are still available if you would like to enjoy a wonderful evening of musical delight, featuring 450 students in the massed Catholic Primary School Choir (including our 32 choristers), as well as a selection of very talented students from our Primary and Secondary Schools, who will perform as support acts on the night. The concert starts at 7.30pm and entertainment will be provided in the Festival Theatre Foyer from 7pm. Tickets are; A Reserve $37; B Reserve $30. Book through BASS at www.bass.net.au

Wishing our 32 students a most wonderful experience of performing on the Festival Theatre stage with their peers in less than 2 weeks.

Hoping to see you there.

The Minutes of the August Meeting are attached -

P_F_Meeting_August_Minutes.pdf

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Keep your kids smiling!

Dental care is FREE for ALL babies, preschool and most children under 18 years at School Dental Service clinics. Our specially trained staff provide comprehensive dental care to help prevent pain and tooth decay. We will always talk to you about what your child needs before we provide any treatment. We have been a trusted government dental service for children since 1969 and bulk bill under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

Call us now for an appointment! - Your local clinic is: Modbury GP Plus Super Clinic, phone: 7425 8700 or use the link on our website to ask us to contact you. www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/dentalappointment

22 Nov	Reception Pevan & Sarah excursion All day

26 Nov	2025 Receptions Meet the Teacher All day Recurring event

3 Dec	2025 Receptions Meet the Teacher All day Recurring event

5 Dec	End of Year Mass (previously 9/12/24) 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

6 Dec	Meet the Teacher Morning 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

10 Dec	Assembly - Hosted by Year 5's (previously 5/12/24) 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

10 Dec	Year 6 Graduation Mass & Dinner 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

11 Dec	Term 4 Concludes 3pm All day