Mission &

Social Justice 

News from Assistant Principal Mission & Identity 

This week the cycle begins again at St Pius X College with the Year 12 students accepting roles of leadership within the College. Leadership has many facets including it being an honour but also a personal challenge of commitment to oneself and in their relationships with others. Jesus defines his understanding of  leadership as: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:26–28). And so the greatest of all leadership is servant leadership. As the Year 12 students begin their journey may they feel the support of our community as they look to Jesus as the perfect role-model of leadership.

The 2016/17 Social Justice Statement ‘A Place at the Table: Social Justice in an Ageing Society’ highlights a number of important aspects concerning those in our community who are journeying into old age. More than two-thirds of Australians over 75 are in good health and play an active role in their families and community. This document recognises the important role that families and social networks play in promoting longer life and greater community engagement of their ageing family members. At St Pius X College we always welcome the involvement of our grandparents at our various events and enjoy the many contributions and support they bring as part of our extended community. In the words of Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen: ‘The wisdom and lived experience of older people are priceless treasures that can enrich our lives’.

Dates for the Calender  -  November 11 Remembrance Day Assembly 11.00am.

Ms D Dempsey - Assistant Principal - Mission & Identity

News from the Social Justice Coordinator

Edmund Rice Society Leaders

Next Monday morning at assembly the Edmund Rice Society Leaders will be receiving the Edmund Rice Society Leadership badges, they will be presented by Mr Couani and Br Sherrin. This Friday the junior members of the society will be running their Fair Trade Chocolate Stall to sell the remaining supplies for 2016. All monies raised from this great initiative will be going to Callan services in Papua New Guinea and the Society will be organising a Skype session with a recipient school in PNG toward the end of this term.

Matthew Talbot Men's Hostel

The Year 8 men’s toiletries for the Matthew Talbot Men’s Hostel drive continues. They are collecting all types of new toiletries to put into Christmas packs for the homeless men at Matthew Talbot. There is a collection point in the foyer where you can place donations of new toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, combs, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, soap, mouth wash, hair products, shower gel etc. Year 8 homerooms will be building their own collections and all other students are encouraged to make donations to the foyer collection point.

Founder's Day Festival

Founder's Day Festival is approaching. If you have missed your opportunity to audition an act for the festival please see Mr Blake to make late applications.

Mr D Blake – Social Justice Coordinator