Pastoral Care
Opal Cards
Hair Policy
International Women's Day Council Event
Year 10 Incursion - Daniel Principe
Parent webinars and workshops
Opal Cards
All eligible students are required to have a School Opal Card and to tap on and off when travelling to and from school. These cards are subsidised by the NSW Government and may be free, depending on the distance from your home to school. Please see the information below from Transport NSW on distances required for eligibility for a free card.
If your son does not have a card, please apply using the link below.
Tapping on and off ensures that we have enough public transport, especially buses allocated for our students.
Hair Policy
As we come to the back end of the term, could you please ensure that your sons hair matches our policy. Please refresh yourself with the College’s hair policy.
Hair Policy
Students must have their hair cut according to St Pius X College requirements as follows:
Hair should be neatly cut and maintained at all times.
Hair must be tapered at the back, sides and above the ears blending with the hairstyle. It must be cut and groomed so that the bulk of hair on the top of the head decreases gradually, blending with the tapered back and sides.
It must be worn short enough that no hair touches the collar or extends below the top of the eyebrows. A short all-over hair cut may be acceptable to a minimum No 2 cut.
Extreme hairstyles, including mohawks, step-cuts, under-cuts, radical cuts, dramatic layering, tracks, mullets, dreadlocks, strands of hair or lines are not permitted under any circumstances.
Colouring or dyeing, tinting, bleaching or overuse of product are not permitted.
If the haircut is too short, the student may be asked to wear a hat until the length is appropriate.
When a student’s haircut does not meet school expectations, parents of those students will be contacted, and the students may be asked to leave school to rectify it. Students may return once they adhere to school policy. A Friday detention may also apply.
The Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal Pastoral Care or the Head of Junior School, at their discretion, may make an exemption for a student from complying with the haircut policy. Such grounds for exception may be due to the student’s health, religious beliefs or cultural grounds.
Parents/caregivers of the student seeking an exemption are required to make an application in writing to the College Principal, Deputy Principal or Head of Junior School.
International Women's Day Council Event
On Thursday, six Year 11 students had the privilege of attending Willoughby City Council’s International Women’s Day event. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” couldn’t have been more fitting, as the knowledge and insights we gained from the experience were truly invaluable.
We were honoured to hear from several keynote speakers, including Mayor Tanya Taylor. Each speaker shared their perspectives and deeply moving experiences as women in both their professional and personal lives. Their stories conveyed powerful messages about how meaningful change and progress toward gender equality can be achieved. Attending the event inspired us to reflect on our own roles in promoting equality and the impact we can have in shaping a fairer future.
by Luca McCarthy - Year 10 student
Year 10 Incursion - Daniel Principe
Last week at our year assembly, Year 10 had the incredible opportunity to hear from Daniel Principe, a passionate youth advocate. He spoke with us about understanding modern media trends, peer pressure, influence, and unfair stereotypes, and how these factors shape the way young people view themselves and others. Daniel also explored the importance of healthy relationships and how we can support one another in positive, respectful ways.
Daniel was extremely engaging and created a space where we felt comfortable discussing topics that many would consider sensitive or challenging. The presentation encouraged us to reflect on how we see the world and helped raise our awareness of the pressures that come with social media and today’s culture. It also supported us in identifying our values and inspired us to continue growing into young men of honour and character.
by Archer McLean, Cohen Warren, Jacob Laface – Year 10 students
Free Webinar - Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience
Webinars empowering parents and carers to support teen mental health
The Black Dog Institute are offering free mental health webinars designed to provide practical tools, strategies and insights to help them support the young people in their lives.
Upcoming dates:
Monday 23 March @ 7:00 pm (AEDT) Register here
Tuesday 28 April @ 7:00 pm (AEST) Register here
Tuesday 26 May @ 7:00 pm (AEST) Register here
Thursday 25 June @ 7:00 pm (AEST) Register here
Webinar
The eSafety Commissioner team is presenting a webinar designed to help protect your child online.
The webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and Year 7.
As your child moves into high school the influence of peers intensifies and online social connections become increasingly complex, but there is plent you can do to support them.
When: Wednesday 18 March
From: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm.
Tweens, Teens & Screens Free Webinar
Free workshop - Understanding Teen Consent
This workshop will be delivered by Consent Labs - a not-for-profit organisation that works with school communities across Australia to support consent education and respectful relationships. This session aims to help parents and carers feel more confident discussing important issues with their teenagers.
When: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Crows Nest Community Centre
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care