Pastoral Care 

• Term 3 reminders
• Hair Policy
• Year 8 Ski Trip
• Willoughby City Council Holiday Programs

Term 3 reminders

I wish everyone a safe and relaxing break over the next 3 weeks.

I remind everyone that when we return on Tuesday 22 July that the College expectations in regards to hair, uniform, blazers and behaviour will be enforced.

I bring your attention to the hair policy and remind students that upon return to school all haircuts are expected to align with our current policy. Any student who does not comply with this policy will be asked to rectify it.

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 above the ears with a blending hairstyle.  It must be cut and groomed so that the bulk of hair on the top of the head decreases gradually, blending with the 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 their haircut adheres to school policy. Other sanctions may also apply.

The Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal Pastoral Care and Wellbeing 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.

 YEAR 8 ski trip

Just a reminder to the Year 8 Parents about the upcoming ski trip. Please see below for more details or contact Mr McGeekie dmcgeekie@stpiusx.nau.edu.au

Depart: Monday 28 July, meet at Chatswood at 7:00 am for a 7:30 am departure

Return: Friday 1 August, approx. 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm in Chatswood

Accommodation: The Adventist Alpine Village (AAV) in Jindabyne

Attending: Year 8 students and 12 staff members

Key activity: 3 days skiing at Perisher Blue Resort

Purpose: Build new connections, develop friendships, overcome adversity, build resilience, work in a team, learn or develop a skill, develop independence, and have fun.

Willoughby City Council Holiday Programs

Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Princpial, Pastoral Care