A warm welcome to Week 8 of Term 2.

As we move towards the end of the term, there is much happening across the school. Classrooms are busy with learning and staff are preparing mid-year reports which will provide an opportunity to celebrate the progress and achievements of our learners.

This is also an important time for us as a community as we continue our consultation around the future direction of St Pius X School. Thank you to those who have already shared their thoughts and aspirations for our school. Your voice is an important part of helping shape our future and ensuring we continue to provide the very best opportunities for our tamariki.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with our community consultation process so far. As we continue to shape the future direction of St Pius X School, we would love to hear from more of our families and whānau.

We invite you to reflect on the following questions and share your thoughts with us:

• What do you value most about St Pius X School?

• What do you hope your child gains from their time at St Pius X?

• How well do we reflect our Catholic Special Character in the life of our school?

• What strengths do you see in our teaching and learning programmes?

• What opportunities do you see for us to improve?

• How can we strengthen partnerships between home, school, and parish?

• What would you like St Pius X School to be known for in the future?

Your feedback will help inform our future planning and the strategic direction of our school.

Please send your thoughts and ideas to:

📧 principal@stpius.school.nz

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important conversation.

A reminder that mid-year reports will be sent home on 19th June.

These reports reflect the new curriculum and reporting guidelines and provide information about your child's progress and achievement so far this year.

We understand that the format may look a little different from previous years. Our teachers will be very happy to discuss your child's report, celebrate successes and answer any questions during our Progress and Achievement Interviews.

📅 Progress and Achievement Interviews: Wednesday 24th June

⏰ School will close at 2:00pm on this day to allow interviews to take place.

Limited supervision will be available between 2:00pm and 2:45pm for families who require it.

Further information regarding interview bookings is available in the News from the Office section.

We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's learning journey.

Over recent years, we have seen a number of families make the decision to relocate overseas, particularly to Australia. We completely understand the reasons behind these decisions. For many families, being closer to extended family, employment opportunities and financial security are important factors when considering a move.

While we appreciate that these are significant life decisions, we ask that families let the school know of their intended departure date as soon as possible once plans have been confirmed.

Moves of this nature are often well planned and having advance notice helps us greatly with our school planning. It allows us to make informed decisions around staffing, classroom organisation and student placements. It also provides certainty for families currently on our waiting list who are hoping to join the St Pius X community.

If you are planning a move, please contact the school office or speak with me directly. We appreciate your support in helping us plan effectively for all of our learners and families.

Hamilton City Council is excited to bring back Bike to Sport this year, encouraging more children and families to bike to their Saturday sports games. 

Ride your bike to your game and be rewarded for making an active and sustainable choice! 

 ⚽ Discovery Park – 20 June
🏉 Elliott Park – 27 June

Every player who arrives by bike will receive a reward, and the team with the most members biking to their game will win:

🎟️ Ninja Valley passes for the whole team!

Gordon from Alba Bikes will be at:
🚴 Discovery Park

Offering free basic bike checks to help keep riders safe and ready to go.

 
✅ Keep active and healthy
 ✅ Reduce traffic congestion
 ✅ Support the environment
 ✅ Save on fuel costs
 ✅ Have fun with friends and whānau

 
Visit the Hamilton City Council website for more information and suggested riding routes:
 
Bike to Sport
Hamilton City Council Bike to Sport Information
 
Let's continue the great momentum from Moving March and see how many St Pius X students can get involved! 🚲💙💛

Registration is now open for candidates wishing to receive the Sacraments of:

The Confirmation and First Holy Communion Mass with Bishop Richard will be celebrated on:
📅 15th November 2026
⛪ 9:00am Mass
📚 Programme Details

Classes begin:
📅 Sunday 9th August
🕑 2:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 Classroom, St Pius X School
Further details can be found in the registration form.
⚠️ Registrations close 24 July 2026
💳 Cost

$30 to cover programme materials.
Payment can be made to:
02-0342-0050016-014 RC Bishop Hamilton
Please use your name and #SacPro26 as the reference.
Cash payments are also welcome and should be made by the beginning of the programme.
Please ensure you communicate once payment has been made.
📞 Contact

For further information, please contact:
Lisa
📱 021 0232 2821
📧 lisa_angpy@hotmail.com
Lisa looks forward to meeting your family!

We kindly ask all whānau to take a moment to check that your contact details held at the school office are current and accurate.

Recently, we have come across a number of phone numbers that are no longer working and some outdated home addresses. We completely understand that life can be busy—especially around times of moving or change—but having up-to-date information is essential.

Accurate contact details ensure that we can reach you quickly in the case of an emergency, or if we need to contact you about your child during the school day.

If you are unsure or need to make any updates, please get in touch with the school office at your convenience.

Thank you for your support with this important matter.

For all of Term 1, we will compete against other Hamilton schools every Wednesday to see how many students can:

🚶 Walk

🚲 Bike

🛴 Scooter

🚗 Carpool

Each Wednesday, we will also run this as an internal school challenge, with classes competing against one another. We look forward to seeing which class shows the most participation and school spirit!
Let’s work together to make Wednesdays count!

We understand that at times, meeting Diocesan fees can be challenging for some families.
 
If you are needing any support or would like to talk through your situation, please feel very welcome to come and see me. We are more than happy to work with you to find a way forward that is manageable.
 
Please don’t hesitate to reach out—these conversations are always handled with care and confidentiality.

We are pleased to let our community know that our school policies are available online through SchoolDocs.

SchoolDocs provides access to our school’s policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and aligned with current legislation and best practice. We encourage families to review our publicly available policies at any time.

Each term, selected policies will be placed under review. We value community voice and welcome your feedback. If you would like to comment on a policy under review, please follow the prompts on the SchoolDocs website to submit your feedback.

To access SchoolDocs, please visit:

🌐 https://stpius.schooldocs.co.nz
Username: stpius
Password: pineave

If you have any questions about our policies, please feel free to contact the school office.

With the beginning of 2026 all schools in New Zealand have been asked to have an attendance response plan based on the government STAR attendance structure. This plan is found on our Website in the Board document area. It outlines the steps of intervention and response. Please be aware that across the term students may have up to 5 days of absence without activating intervention. However even when an absence is explained, communication and action will still be triggered at 5, 10 and 15 days away from school.

Being at school every day and on time helps your child learn and do well.
Why this matters
• Away 1 day each week = 10 days missed in one term
• Late 15 minutes every day = almost 2 days of learning missed
School times
🕣 Start: 8.45am
🕝 Finish: 2.45pm

Please make sure your child arrives on time and stays for the full school day.
You are welcome to wait at school for the 2.45pm bell. This is a nice time to talk with other parents.
⚠️ Please do not pick up children before 2.45pm unless there is a special reason (for example, a doctor’s appointment).
If your child leaves early, please sign them out at the office.

✈️ Holidays
Please plan overseas travel in school holidays.
Taking one week before or after the holidays, with no other absences in the term, means your child does not need attendance support, although any holiday during term time is highly discouraged.
Thank you for helping your child be at school every day.
Every day counts.

Ngā mihi nui,
Erin Clayton

Congratulations Kenley Green who has been selected for the U13 Kiwi Inline Hockey Team! This talented group will represent New Zealand at State Wars 2026, the largest inline hockey tournament in the world, to be held in the United States this July.

On Tuesday we sent four football, one hockey and two netball teams to the CIS Winter Tournament. It was a
very successful day with all the teams applying themselves well. In the football the one team managed
to get to the plate final. The hockey team also did well and they came third overall. In the netball, one of the
teams was third in their division, after a count back. All the teams were a credit to themselves and the
school in their dealings with others. Thanks to Mrs Hayde and Mrs Ngamaru for looking after the
netballers, Mr Carlos Colonia & Ms Isabel Pariona for looking after the hockey team and Mr Brew, Mrs Millynn and Prajeesh Edakkattuparambil for looking after the football teams. Also a big thanks is due to Shervin George and Stella Diosta for transporting to and from the event.

Please note: Interviews will not be held for Kiwi Class.

·       Our school is part of the Ministry of Education’s nationwide Ikura initiative, which provides free period products for students.

·       The programme makes sure no young person has to miss learning, sports, cultural activities, or feel uncomfortable at school because they don’t have access to the products they need.

·       A range of liners, regular and super pads and tampons are supplied.

·       Products meet the needs of students of different ages, preference, and cultural backgrounds.

·       Each period pack is designed to support a full menstrual cycle.

·       Students are encouraged to take as much as they need for each cycle, including for school holidays.

·       Pads and tampons can be discreetly collected from designated pickup points - Tui Classroom and an immediate supply in the senior girls' toilets.

·       Students may also speak with a staff member if they need help accessing products.

·       More information is available on the Ministry of Education website: [education.govt.nz]

 

Tommo's Bakery
As our school is growing, so are our Friday lunch orders from Tommos' and they have asked that I ring through the orders before 10:00am on Friday.  Can you please tell your child to put their lunch order in before school or even the day before. Make sure they have the right change. Unfortunately, if they put in a late order (after 10:00am) , they will not be able to get their lunch for that day.

General Information
Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

Welcome to St Pius X School. Whether you are new to our school, or already part of our community, we hope this  information helps answer your questions. 

School starts at 8:45am and finishes at 2:45pm. 

Please make sure your child arrives on time. We begin each day with prayer. If your child is late, they must go to the  school office to sign in. 

If you need to take your child out of school during the day, please sign them out at the school office. If your child  returns after the appointment, you must sign them back in at the office.  

We use an electronic roll to mark who is at school each day. Because of this, it is very important that you tell us if  your child will be late or away. You can report an absence in these ways:  

School website: stpius.school.nz (click on Absences) 

Skool Loop app: You can download this onto your phone. 

Phone message: Call 07 843 6554 and leave a message on the absence line. 

If your child arrives late and does not sign in at the office, you may get a text message saying they are not at school. 

If you have not reported your child’s absence by 10:00am, I will send you a text message. If we do not receive a reply from you, your child will be marked Truant, which means they are marked as away from  school without a reason. 

If you are taking your child out of school during the term for any reason, you must email the office a term in  advance. Please include your child’s name, class, and the dates they will be away. We must report this information  to the Ministry of Education. 

Please do not drive down the school driveway at any time. The only exception is if the school has asked you to pick  up your sick child or you have permission from the office. 

You can buy your child’s stationery online at myschool.co.nz. Choose the year level your child will be in (the room  name is not important). Please make sure your child has all their stationery ready for the first day of school. 

Fridays—Children can come to the office on Fridays to order lunch from Tommo’s Bakery. This is cash only, and  they must bring the correct change. 

Kebab Stop – Tuesdays & Wednesdays—You can order lunches from Kebab Stop on Urlich Ave.—Order online  at: orders.kebabstop.co.nz. Lunches will be delivered to the school office. This is a convenient option and supports  a local business. 

St Pius X uniforms are sold by The Brand Makers. You can buy uniforms at their store:- 6 Latham Court,  Frankton. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. (You can also order uniforms online at: tbm.co.nz (click Find My  School). A school hat is compulsory during summer months, a cap is for years 7 and 8 only. 

These fees are paid directly to the Catholic Schools Integrated Schools Office, not to St Pius X. We send your  contract to them and they will contact you about payments. For 2026 -  Fees are $536.00 per child and there is a Catholic Character fee of $60 per student as well.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions, you can contact the school office by email,  (info@stpius.school.nz), phone (07 8436554) or SeeSaw. 

Mrs Maree.—St Pius X School Office Administrator

We welcome to St Pius X...

 

Elaine, Clyde & Felise


YOUNG VINNIES VOLUNTEER AT THE COMMUNITEA DINNER

A group of our Young Vinnies generously volunteered at the recent Communitea Dinner held at St Luke’s church. They arrived early to help set up the tables before moving on to greeting the guests. Their next task was to serve dinner and dessert. They ended the night by clearing the tables and cleaning up the hall. The students carried out every task with enthusiasm, respect and genuine care for others. Their actions were a beautiful reflection of ‘Faith in Action’ and demonstrated the spirit of service at the heart of Young Vinnies. Well done, Young Vinnies! 

 

What’s happening on your Board of Trustees

This will be updated after our next meeting....watch this space

June
11th - Everyn - Hoho
12th - Alexa - Ruru
12th - Claire - Pukeko
13th - Ava - Hoiho
17th - Beihathy - Kea
17th - Turi - Tui
18th - Vishaan - Hoiho
19th - Leiynna - Piwakawaka A
19th - Titus - Piwakawaka
21st - Ezra - Ruru
24th - Amyll - Tui
26th - Joseph - Tui
26th - Jovana - Kereru
28th - Gabby - Hoiho
30th - Zeek - Kereru