Pastoral Care
- Remembrance Day at Chatswood
- White Ribbon Day
- Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
Remembrance Day at Chatswood
On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the Wellbeing Prefects attended the 2025 Remembrance Day ceremony at the Chatswood Garden of Remembrance, a moving tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women.
Surrounded by veterans, students, and community members, we stood in solemn silence, listening to a multitude of moving moments such as Chatswood High Vocal Ensemble’s rendition of the national anthem and Edie Donnan’s touching speech. As the bugle’s Last Post echoed through the gardens, followed by the recitation of The Ode and the laying of wreaths, we reflected on the loss and memory of our fallen soldiers. The ceremony was a powerful reminder of the enduring significance of remembrance – honouring those who gave their lives in service, while inspiring reflection on the values of courage, unity, and peace that continue to shape our nation today.
Regan Yun - College Prefect
White Ribbon Day
On White Ribbon Day, we take time as an Edmund Rice community to stand together in support of respectful relationships and in opposition to all forms of gender-based violence. This national day of awareness, acknowledged by the college on Wednesday 26 November, calls us to reflect on the importance of treating every person with dignity and respect, both in our words and our actions. At St Pius X College, we recognise that building a culture of respect begins with the small choices we make each day - how we speak to one another, how we respond to conflict, and how we stand up when we see something that isn’t right.
As young men of faith and integrity, we challenge our students to be 'upstanders', not bystanders - to promote equality, compassion, and justice in the spirit of Edmund Rice. White Ribbon Day is more than a symbol; it’s a reminder of our shared commitment to creating a world where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.
More information can be found here: https://whiteribbon.org.au/
Mr James Maloney - Acting Wellbeing Coordinator
Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.
What you need to know:
- The age restrictions are likely to apply to Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube, among other platforms.
Most online gaming and standalone messaging apps are among the types of services that will not be included.
Children under 16 will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub. If you can't join our free webinar, they are also developing video guides for parents and carers about the upcoming social media changes for those under 16.
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care