Parent & Student Matters
- Languages
- From the Senior Resource Centre
- Science
- Maths Drop-In
- Lights, Camera, Pius! Film Festival
Languages
We farewelled French exchange student, Paul Royer. Our exchange student from Versailles, Paul, enjoyed a goodbye fondue au chocolat with his Year 9 French class and has headed back to France.
Mrs Kara Manga - Leader of Learning, Languages
From the Senior Resource Centre
Celebrate the Poetry of Francis Webb: A Centenary Tribute
You are warmly invited to a celebration of the life and poetry of St Pius X College alumnus, Francis Webb (1925 - 1973), one of Australia's greatest poets. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Webb's birth, making this annual Webb poetry reading even more special.
When: Saturday 23 August
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Chatswood Library, The Concourse
This year, the college is proudly represented by Mac Hillsdon (Year 10), who will read one of Webb's poems alongside a student from Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham, a fitting tribute, as Webb attended both schools.
The event will be hosted by Dr Toby Davidson (Macquarie University), poet, author, and editor of Francis Webb: Collected Poems. He will be joined by Dr Michael Griffith, Webb's biographer, along with a select group of poet-readers who will read and reflect on their chosen poem.
If you are discovering Webb for the first time this is a rare opportunity to experience Webb's poetry and support our student reader, Mac.
To learn more about Francis Webb, visit our College library website. Further, in honour of Webb's centenary celebration, read Dr Toby Davidson’s commentary, The Gold Standard in the Australian Book Review.
Photo
Francis Charles Webb-Wagg 1938 aged 13 years photo taken in the front yard of his house which stands today, the Cnr of Albert & Johnson St Chatswood.
Mrs Karen Keighery - Library & Information Services Coordinator
Science
Science Week is coming!
Look out for more information about lunchtime activities in the coming weeks.
Ms Joanne Schuster - Leader of Learning, Science
Maths Drop-In
It's fantastic to see so many enthusiastic students from Year 7 to Year 12 attending Maths Drop-In and focusing on their studies. With the Year 11 Preliminary exams approaching quickly, Maths Drop-In is the perfect place to revise, build confidence, and get support. Come along and be part of it!
Where: C1
When: Tuesday & Friday Mornings
Time: 7:40 am - 8:30 am
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Maths Teacher
Lights, Camera, Pius! Film Festival
Calling all young filmmakers!
The annual Lights Camera Pius! Film Festival entries close tomorrow. Make sure to place your entry into the box at Student Reception for your chance to see your film up on the Hoyts big screen. There are prizes for different age groups and a lot of fun to be had.
Ms Frances Doyle - Leader of Learning, Visual Arts