MindMatters for Students & Families
Wednesday 9th May 2018 from 7.30 - 9.30pm at OLD Primary School, Chatswood
- 2018 'Say No to Bullying' : Poster Competition
- 'Father Factor' : Wednesday 9th May 7.30 - 9.30pm in Chatswood
- 'Tuning into Teens' : 5 Week Course in Chatswood
- Black Dog Institute: 'Navigating your teen's mental health' webinar
- White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner - Friday 1st June 2018
- UBUNTU Concert at the College - 21st May
- Boxercise at the College for Years 5-12 every Thursday and Friday morning at 7.30am
- Counselling Team Contacts
2018 'Say No to Bullying' Poster Competition
Theme: Bullieve in Yourself
Many boys from the Junior School entered the competition and used the theme in our 'Say No to Bullying' Assembly and the 'No Bully' play incursion at Oxford Falls to design and create a poster with the important message of Believe in Yourself.
Michael Krizan from Year 6 Green was selected as one of the winners and, along with his parents, will be attending a prize giving ceremony at Government House on 11th May. Congratulations Michael!
Many thanks to Mrs Bettina Spanyik for her coordination of this initiative.
Above: Michael Krizan's Award Winning Poster
'Father Factor'
A session addressing the important role of fathers in society, providing some practical information on being an intentional father and recovering from absent fathering. Please see the flyer below for details.
'Tuning into Teens' Course in Chatswood
5 Session Parenting Course for Parents of Teens
Black Dog Institute: 'Navigating your teen's mental health' webinar
Webinar: Thursday 19th April, 7.00 - 7.45pm
This webinar is for parents and carers of any young person - please click on the flyer below for details.
White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner Friday 1st June 2018
Tickets are now on sale and tables are selling fast to this Gala Dinner to be held at The Concourse on Friday 1st June 2018. Please go to the website for further details and to purchase tickets: http://www.thewhiteknightfoundation.com/events
St Pius X College would like to continue its ongoing support for Liam and his White Knight Foundation. If you are able to assist with any suitable donations for prizes for this evening, or perhaps consider arranging your own company/family/friends table then please advise by return email to Rick Russo on rrusso@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
The White Knight Foundation was founded by Old Boy Liam Knight who, while a Year 12 student at the College, was a victim of a vicious attack where a 2.8 metre steel pole was thrown by a perpetrator and subsequently pierced Liam through his skull. The Foundation raises vital funds to assist young victims of violence and their families on their path to recovery. The WKF is also keen to continue its work in raising awareness of the outcomes and effects that random acts of violence can have, with a particular emphasis on the dangers of teenage recklessness.
Liam deserves our ongoing support, so please get on board if you can. Thank you!
UBUNTU Concert
Please note that in the spirit of Ubuntu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg49mvZ2V5U
and linking to our Edmund Rice Beyond Borders partners at Edmund Rice schools in South East and West Africa St Pius X College has agreed to host a joint Choir Group from Uganda and Kenya to a concert on the evening of Monday May 21st.
There will be a masterclass for Year 6 and Junior and Senior Choir students on the Thursday prior, 17th May, and tickets will be available via the trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/UZOO
Boxercise
A reminder that Boxercise is held every Thursday and Friday morning at 7.30am in the Junior School playground. This MindMatters initiative provides friendship, fun and fitness to strengthen students’ resilience and general sense of wellbeing. Classes are free to all students.
Counselling Team Contacts
Mr Rick Russo: Counsellor (Full Time, Monday to Friday) working with students across all year groups. Email: rrusso@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au / Direct Phone: 9414 4359
School Mobile (in case of emergency): 0418 438 325
Mrs Joe McCarthy: Psychologist (2 days a week, Wednesday and Thursday) working with students across all years. Email: jmccarthy@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au / Direct Phone: 9414 4322
- Mrs Judy Gill: Psychologist (2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday) working with students across all years. Email: jgill@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au / Direct Phone: 9414 4322
Have a good week!
Mr R Russo - College Counsellor