Pastoral Care
- Hair Policy
- Late student self-managed sign in
- Year 10 students supporting St Edmund's College
- Managing device use
Hair Policy
The College is aware that students will be receiving haircuts over the holiday period. Please be aware that a 'No 2' is the minimum, and that it has to be blended and no mullet style haircuts. If parents could support the College by ensuring that their so complies with the Hair Policy by the time term starts. Please see the hair policy below.
Late student self-managed sign in
The College has introduced a self-managed sign-in process for late students that will make signing-in more efficient. Students are required to have their Student ID card on them at all times, and late students are now required to sign in electronically between 8:35 am and 8:45 am.
Sign-in kiosks for senior school students are located on the verandah outside Student Reception. A sign-in kiosk for Junior School students is located in the foyer of the Waterford Learning Centre.
Please see below for easy instructions on how to sign in when a student is late.
Any senior school student arriving after 8:45 am will need to speak to Student Reception to sign in as previously. Any Junior School student arriving after 8:45 am should go straight to the Waterford Learning Centre to sign in appropriately.
Year 10 students support St Edmund's College
On Friday 4 April, St Pius X hosted Year 7 students and staff from St Edmund’s College. 'St Eddie’s', an Edmund Rice School that supports students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. Eight Year 10 students - Simon Ellis, Bradley Newman, Zac Rapa, Blaise O’Brien, Will Harkin, Eddie Yangoyan, Anton Boulos, and myself travelled to the Oxford Falls campus to spend the day with them. This experience was both eye-opening and rewarding as we helped them learn about Edmund Rice and their school’s colour houses.
When we joined the students in the Treacy Learning Centre, we were unsure how to best engage with the students, but their enthusiasm and willingness to interact with us quickly made us more comfortable. Through interactive activities like slide show presentations, drawing, and playing on the Chaplin One and Two fields, we explained the values of Edmund Rice and the significance of their house colours.
It was rewarding to be able to interact with the students and learn about the activities they enjoy outside of school, from their favourite sports to their hobbies and interests, highlighting the importance of knowing and supporting every student.
The staff at St Edmund’s were incredibly welcoming and appreciative of our support and at the end of the day, every student left with a smile on their face, making the experience even more fulfilling for all of us. This experience helped us gain a deeper appreciation for inclusive education and the importance of patience and empathy. We are grateful for this opportunity and inspired to continue just like Edmund Rice in making a positive impact.
Marko Fry - Year 10 student
Wellio webinar: Owning your role as a parent: knowing when to step in and step back
Parenting can feel like a constant balancing act between stepping in, guiding, and creating space for children to develop independence. At times, it can be hard to know which approach is going to get the best result. You are not alone: many parents struggle with finding the right balance.
The webinar below gives information three key parenting strategies that can help you navigate challenging situations with your children:
When to interrupt: How best to navigate the balancing act between stepping in or allowing your child room to grow
Leading by example: How your own actions and words influence your child's behaviour and attitudes
Advocating and escalating: How to support your child's needs proactively and when to seek external help or resources.
Please click the link below to watch this insightful webinar on demand.
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care