Pastoral Care
- New bell times for Term 2
- Term 2 Uniform and Student Absences
- Founder's Day at Oxford Falls
- Bullying is not tolerated at St Pius X
- Free Wellio parent webinar
- ANZAC Services
New bell times for Term 2
Welcome back to Term 2. Students have made a good start back to the term.
A reminder that it is important that students are on time for school. Homeroom has been shortened, and it is vital for learning gains that students are on time and ready to learn.
Daily Schedule (Term 2, 2025)
Movement Bell: 8:30 am
Homeroom: 8:35 am - 8:47 am (12 mins)
Period 1: 8:47 am – 9:40 am (53 min)
Period 2: 9:40 am – 10:33 am (53 min)
Recess Break: 10:33 am – 11:03 am (30 min)
Period 3: 11:03 am – 11:56 am (53 min)
Period 4: 11:56 am – 12:49 pm (53 min)
Lunch Break: 12:49 pm – 1:19 pm (30 min)
Period 5: 1:19 pm – 2:12 pm (53 min)
Period 6: 2:12 pm – 3:05 pm (53 min)
Term 2 uniform and student absences
A reminder students have started the term in winter uniform. This includes blazers a long sleeve shirt and tie.
If for any reason you do not have a blazer ready for the start of Term 2 you will need to email your Pastoral Leader.
A reminder that the Sentral Parent Portal is used for student absences.
Founder's Day - Friday 9 May
We are looking forward to next Friday's Founder's Day at Oxford Falls.
Please note that this is a compulsory whole-school event.
Students should come to school at Chatswood (not straight to Oxford Falls) to be marked on the roll before buses will take students to Oxford Falls.
Year 12 students have been offered the opportunity to drive to and from the event. They have received separate notification regarding this.
Students should wear sport uniform, and bring a water bottle and hat.
Students will receive a muffin on arrival and after Mass will share an early lunch together. Students are asked to bring something for lunch to share with their classmates (keeping in mind possible allergens). We request that students do not bring their normal school bag, but rather a small bag containing their water bottle and food to share.
At the conclusion of the day students will commence returning to Chatswood on buses from 2:00 pm. They will be dismissed immedately upon arrival back at Chatswood.
If parents wish to collect students from Oxford Falls, students should provide a note to their homeroom teacher on the day. Parents can collect students at Oxford Falls from 2:00 pm.
A reminder that Bullying is not tolerated here at St Pius X
Bullying is behaviour that is repeated and intended to cause psychological, social or physical harm. Bullying can be harmful to your mental health, your self-esteem and your social relationships. People who bully often have low self-esteem.
St Pius X College is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment that is based on mutual respect and is free from harassment. Harassment and Bullying is not acceptable in any circumstances and will not be tolerated.
The College is responsible for ensuring that students are treated fairly and with respect, and is committed to ensuring that all staff will:
model appropriate standards of behaviour; educate and make students aware of their obligations under this policy and the law;
intervene quickly and appropriately when inappropriate behaviour is identified; act fairly to resolve issues and enforce the College’s behavioural standards, making sure relevant parties are heard;
help students resolve complaints informally; and ensure students who raise an issue or make a complaint are not victimised.
The College will investigate formal complaints about breaches of this policy and take appropriate prompt remedial action, including counselling, education, medication and disciplinary action.
Free Wellio Parent Webinar
Wellio are offering a free parent webinar on Managing Device Use.
Tuesday 22 May at 6:30 pm
Join in to explore the following strategies:
Balance Screen time
Encourage Responsible Device use
Maintain Family Connections
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care
ANZAC Services
St Pius X students attended the Chatswood and Willoughby dawn services and lay wreaths, while other senior students participated in the Anzac Day march in the city. They proudly represented the College on this significant day which commemorates an important part of our nation’s history.
Mr Pat Rodgers - Leader of Learning, History and Legal Studies
ANZAC Day Reflection
At 5:00 am on Anzac Day, several Year 11 and 12 students had the opportunity to attend the morning dawn service at Chatswood War Memorial. This service provided a moment for us to reflect on the sacrifices of those who served Australia in times of war and peace. One story that stood out was the story of Lieutenant Albert Chowne VC, a local war hero from Sydney’s North Shore. Chowne was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in World War II. In March of 1945 during a battle in New Guinea he lead his company under heavy Japanese fire, sacrificing himself to protect his men and secure the site. His courage and leadership are the perfect example of the Anzac spirit, mateship and selflessness. Hearing this story reminded us that people from our own local area stepped up and sacrificed their life for Australia.
Later that morning at Willougby Park we had the honour of listening to Major Sarah Winter of the Royal Army Nursing Corps. She shared with us her ties with Anzac Day with both her father and brothers serving in the Army and Navy. She reflected on how her childhood understanding of Anzac Day as simply ‘Dad's special day,’ with him dressing up in uniform and donning his medals, and how this transformed through her own experiences into a profound appreciation of sacrifice and camaraderie. Major Winter's stories highlighted how the Anzac values of courage, compassion and resilience remain just as relevant in today's military. This personal reflection gave us students a new understanding of the significance and legacy of Anzac Day showing how ordinary Australians continue to demonstrate extraordinary commitment to our country.
Jet Stump - Year 12 student