St Pius X College Newsletter

Parent & Student Matters 

  • Year Level / Individual, Performing Arts and other Group Photos
  • From the History Department
  • Duke of Ed Adventurous Journey
  • Maths Drop-In
  • Morning Study

Year Level / Individual, Performing Arts and other Group Photos

These photos will take place on Friday 17 June. Year group photos will be taken in front of the Podium during Periods 1 – 3 along with individual photos in a classroom nearby. Order Forms for these photos will be given out to each student shortly. Please fill these out clearly indicating what Homeroom your child is in. These forms must be given to the photographers on the day once their Year Level photos have been taken. Forms will not be accepted prior to the photo day.

 

During Period 4 – 6 the Performing Arts and other Group photos will be taken. This includes

  • Music ensembles
  • College Orchestra
  • Jazz and Concert Bands
  • Choirs
  • Peer Support and Yr 11 & 12 Mentors
  • College Leaders & Prefects
  • Sons of Old Boys
  • Duke Of Edinburgh
  • Yr 12 Captains of Sport & House Captains
  • Chess
  • Debating & Public speakers
  • Eucharistic Ministers
  • Edmund Rice Society

All students must be wearing their full winter uniform and must bring their ID card with them to each photo they are in.

Mr Antony Horan - Acting General Coordinator

From the History Department

Last Thursday the Stage 5 Mandatory History students participated in the Australian History Competition. This is a popular competition around the nation’s schools which has been running for over a decade now. St Pius has entered their History students in this regularly in that time. It consists of 50 multiple choice questions which rely on referring closely to the provided historical sources. A range of topics from modern Australian history are covered including our country’s experiences at war, indigenous issues and social history. We look forward to receiving the results next term when we will recognise the high achievers in this competition.

Mr Pat Rodgers - History / Legal Studies Coordinator

Duke of Ed Hike Adventurous Journey

After Term 1 cancellations due to COVID-19 and severe weather events, the first of our homegrown Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey’s went ahead last weekend. 20 Year 9 students completed their adventurous journey by hiking from Mt Ku-Ring-Gai to Cowan via Berowra and Brooklyn railway stations.

A day of water, mud, moss and the threat from leeches finished with an overnight camp at Brooklyn Dam. The following day, the boys continued their journey south to Cowan after taking in the breathtaking views of Brisbane Waters and Jerusalem Bay.

The boys were able to practice their bushcraft and navigation skills in addition to being involved in the many leadership opportunities that arose.

A very special thank you to Mr Reay and old boys Jack Schyvens and Will Oner for their time and assistance with this very worthwhile event.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award program is open to any student in Year 9 or above at the College. If your son is interested, then he can discuss how to join the program with Mrs Manga our Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator.

Mr Paul de Silva - Outdoor Education Coordinator

Maths Drop-In

Maths Drop-In Years 7-12

Maths drop-in sessions run each Tuesday and Thursday morning 7.40 am – 8.30 am in C1.

This is the ideal place where students can come and feel comfortable to ask questions, take time to study or nut out some challenging problems. Rewards are given, laughs are heard and words of encouragement are shared. Come along and be a part of the team in C1.

 

Maths Drop-In Years 5-6

Junior Maths Drop-In sessions will run on Friday mornings from 7.40 am - 8.30 am in The Learning Enrichment Room in the Junior School.

This is an ideal place for extra revision or taking the time to get support if need. Come along and be part of the team.

Mrs Amanda Fileman - Junior School Teacher

Morning Study

Morning Study starts on Tuesday 3 May from 7.30 am in C5.

It continues every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday over Term 2.

 

An open invitation to get organised for the day, discuss your thoughts and ideas, complete yesterday’s work and prepare for today and tomorrow.

Please come to C5 when you arrive at school.