From the Deputy Principal

Mid-Year Reflection: Recalibrating with Purpose at St Pius X College

Welcome back to Term 3

As we reach the midpoint of the academic year at St Pius X we are presented with a timely and natural opportunity to pause - to reflect on what has been, and to prepare for what is still to come: Year 12 Trial and HSC examinations, student leadership discernment for 2026, camps, Yearly exams and end-of-year celebrations.

The winter season, with its quiet stillness, invites us into moments of calm and reflection. In this space, both staff and students are encouraged to take stock - to celebrate achievements, acknowledge challenges, and refocus on the path ahead. It is a chance to breathe deeply before the momentum of Term 3 gathers pace.

The start of the year often brings a flurry of energy: new subjects, new faces, fresh goals, and the demands of new routines. But as Term 3 begins, we find a steadier rhythm. This part of the year allows us to regain our balance, clarify our intentions, and move forward with renewed purpose.

At St Pius X, this is a moment to return to what matters most - to lead with integrity, to learn with purpose, and to continue our shared mission of forming young people of faith, character, and service. Our college’s commitment to holistic education, grounded in Catholic values and the Edmund Rice tradition, calls us to be people of action, compassion, and hope.

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Let us embrace this season as a time of growth, gratitude, and grounded preparation for the journey ahead - together, as a College community.

Ms Elizabeth Watson - Deputy Principal