Mission and Identity

• Reminder: 1 Peter 4:10 St Pius X 2025 Christmas Appeal

Reminder: 1 Peter 4:10 St Pius X 2025 Christmas Appeal

'Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.' 1 PETER 4:10

As Christmas draws near, we are invited to put our faith into hard-working love. 

The 1 Peter 4:10 Christmas Appeal is how our College community shares God’s grace with others - through simple, generous acts that bring hope and dignity to those in need.

Every student is asked to bring one complete hamper or gift to support this appeal. Together, our small efforts create a big impact.

The appeal will take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - Weeks 3 to 7 this term. Students are asked to bring their donations to homeroom where student volunteers will assist in bringing the collections to the collection points in the College foyer.

Below is the Year Group distribution and focus lists for the appeal this year:

Years 5 & 6 — St Vincent de Paul Woy Woy:

Supporting Vinnies Van and Central Coast families who are struggling this Christmas.

Donations Required:

• Vinnies Snack Packs: Non-perishable snack food items (chips, popper juice, tuna etc).

• Christmas treats (biscuits, chocolates, pudding, lollies)

• Toiletries (soap, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo)

• Please ensure the above is packed in a zip-lock bag

Year 7 - St Mary’s Bowraville:

Donations Required: 

• Toys, clothing, sport equipment

• Items suitable for primary-school aged children:

  • Toys, Clothing

  • Sports Equipment

  • Books

  • Items will be wrapped by our Year 10 Bowraville Immersion Pilgrims and distributed while on immersion

Year 8 and Year 9 - Jesuit Refugee Services (Standing with refugees and people seeking asylum who are rebuilding their lives in Sydney):

Donations Required: 

• Nonperishable food items: Staple food items (rice, lentils, cooking oil, pasta, long-life milk, canned meals)

• All donations go toward the JRS Refugee Pantry

Year 10 - Personalised Present for A Centacare Employee:

• A handwritten Christmas Card

• Hampers with items personalised to the employee’s interests.

• These presents will be presented to the employees personally by Year 10 Greater Sydney Immersion Pilgrims

Year 12 - Family Hamper for St Michael’s Meals, Darlington (Providing food and toiletries to those facing food insecurity this festive season)

• Non-perishable meals (tins, soups, stews, beans, pasta, rice)

• Snack foods (biscuits, crackers, muesli bars, chips)

• Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream)

• Reusable grocery or enviro-bags for packing

Mr Daniel Petrie - Assistant Principal, Mission and Identity