Parent & Student Matters
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Adventurous Journey
What's happening in the College?
- Science Club on this Thursday
- Duke of Edinburgh Silver Adventurous Journey
- From the Diverse Learning Department
- Save the Date - Year 7 and 8 Study Skills Evening
Science Club on this Thursday
A reminder to all Senior School students that Science Club is on again this Thursday at 1.00 pm in S2.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Adventurous Journey
During the Easter weekend, seventeen Year 11 and 12 students hiked 45km from Woy Woy to Wondabyne station over three days. After all the rain and flooding in the weeks prior, the weather was extraordinary and provided an opportunity for the boys to dry out, to take in the sunshine and the magnificent views. They were extremely happy to be out hiking with their mates.
Once again, a very big thank you to Mr Tim Long and old boys Jack Schyvens and Oliver Lenehan for their patience, time and assistance with this Adventurous Journey.
It is very appropriate to take this opportunity to acknowledge the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh for his inspiration and outstanding leadership of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Many young people from around the globe have been provided with opportunities that would never have existed without this Award. On behalf of our many students who have benefited from this Award over many years we are very grateful for his contributions and saddened by his passing.
Mr Paul de Silva - Outdoor Education Coordinator
From the Diverse Learning Department
HSC Exams - Year 12
Applications for NSW Education Standard Authority (NESA) HSC Disability provisions are progressing very well, however, documentation for some students is required to complete the process. Please contact Annabel Gunns regarding the status of applications for the HSC 2021.
da Vinci Decathlon Year 5-11
St Pius X has registered each year group for the for the da Vinci Decathlon 2021. Groups of 8 students will display the breadth of their knowledge in a competitive environment on the 2021 topic of Chance.
The dates are:
Tuesday 4 May Years 7 and 8
Wednesday 5 May Years 9, 10 and 11
Thursday 6 May Years 5 and 6
The event will be at school and conducted online.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on Students with a Disability (NCCD) Year 5-12
The NCCD takes place in August each year. Please refer to link for information on what, why, how and most importantly the benefits of NCCD for students, ‘The information collected by the NCCD helps teachers, principals, education authorities and governments to better support students with disability at school.”
https://www.nccd.edu.au/tools/fact-sheet-parents-guardians-and-carers
The Australian Education Regulation 2013 details the obligations on schools to comply with the NCCD. Should you have any queries please direct them to Annabel Gunns.
Mrs Annabel Gunns - Diverse Learning Coordinator
Save the Date - Year 7 and 8 Study Skills Evening
We are pleased to advise we will be holding a Year 7 and 8 Study Evening again this year, on Monday 7 June from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. This is a free event.
This is a highly recommended study skills evening which should be attended by parent/s with their son. In lieu of the cancellation last year due to COVID-19 we are inviting both Year 7 and Year 8 families and parents will be asked to book. The event will be held in the gym on the evening before the Senior Athletics Carnival and parking will be available in the school yard.
A booking link will be provided in the coming weeks.
Please see the attached for more information.