Pastoral Care
St Pius X College Chatswood
Push up Challenge
Parent webinars and workshops
Push up Challenge
The Push-Up Challenge 2026
We are excited to once again take part in The Push-Up Challenge - now in our sixth year as a school community!
The Push-Up Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for students, parents, carers, and staff to focus on mental fitness, encourage healthy physical activity, and start important conversations about mental health. It is also a great way to build resilience, connection, and a strong sense of achievement.
This year, we warmly encourage parents and carers to join the challenge alongside their sons and take part as a family.
How it works at SPX
From 3–26 June 2026, participants will work towards completing a set number of push-ups across 24 days. The target number of push-ups reflects an important mental health statistic connected to lives lost to suicide in Australia, helping raise awareness and encourage meaningful conversations around mental health.
Participants can:
Complete the full challenge target or choose a half-target option
Substitute push-ups with squats, sit-ups, or other approved exercises
Log their progress daily using the app or online platform
Each day also features a Mental Health Fact, designed to educate participants, improve awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage positive discussions within our community.
Important reminders
The challenge is focused on awareness, wellbeing, and participation
Fundraising is optional, although donations are welcomed
Students are encouraged to participate safely and consistently
How to log your push-ups
Download the official Push for Better app:
Push for Better App (Apple App Store)
How to join the SPX Community Team
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/stpiusxcollege
So start preparing those shoulders and get a few practice push-ups in before June - we look forward to seeing our SPX community get involved once again!
Mr Paul Ticli - Wellbeing Coordinator
Free Webinar - Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience (Part 2)
School TV is presenting Part 2 of a free webinar series on understanding anxiety and depression to foster resilience.
Topics in this session include:
Staying Calm and Connected
Building Daily Routines
Meeting the Needs of Neurodivergent Learners
When: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 7:30 pm
See the attached flyer for more information and to register:
Understanding and guiding your child's gaming life
This free webinar is presented by Project Rockit. The webinar discusses how to support healthy gaming habits and set clear boundaries without the constant battles.
Click the image for more information and registration.
Webinars empowering parents and carers to support teen mental health
The Black Dog Institute are offering free mental health webinars designed to provide practical tools, strategies and insights to help them support the young people in their lives.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday 25 June @ 7:00 pm (AEST) Register here
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care