Parent and Student Matters
St Pius X College Chatswood
- History Incursion
- Touchstone Portrait Prize 2026
- Maths Drop-In
History
HSC MODERN HISTORY INCURSION
Last Friday the 50 students who study HSC Modern History attended a lecture by Jonathan Dallimore, the Education Officer for the NSW History Teachers Association.
The presentation was on the topic being studied currently - Russia and the Soviet Union 1917-1941. Mr Dallimore provided the historical context for Stalin’s time in power and focussed on his economic, political and social/cultural transformation of the USSR in the 1930s. An expert in the field, who has travelled to the region and written and lectured on the topic to many audiences, he gave a comprehensive outline of the changes that Stalin made in this significant period in modern history.
The students responded very positively to the presentation which gave clarity to a complex topic in the syllabus. We thank Mr Dallimore for his excellent lecture and commend the students on their focus and response to this.
Mr Pat Rodgers - Leader of Learning, History/Legal Studies
Touchstone Portrait Prize 2026: Celebrating the people who shape us
Create a portrait in any medium:
Drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, print or digital.
(2D works must be no larger than A3.)
The competition features three age categories:
Years 5–6
Years 7–8
Years 9–12
Prizes include $200 for the overall winner, $100 for each age‑group winner, and additional gift cards for runners‑up.
Submissions close: Friday 24 April
For more information, please contact the Visual Arts staff.
Start creating - we can’t wait to see your work!
Ms Frances Doyle - Leader of Learning, Visual Arts
Maths Drop-In
It’s fantastic to see so many students making the most of Maths Drop-In sessions as we head into a busy assessment period - keep it up!
Here are the upcoming Mathematics assessment dates to keep in mind:
Year 12: Thursday 26 March (during exam block)
Year 11: Tuesday 24 March
Year 10: Monday 30 March
Year 9: Wednesday 25 March
Year 8: Monday 23 March
Year 7: Monday 31 March
I encourage you to attend Maths Drop-In - it's a great opportunity to get organised with a study schedule, ask questions, and revise alongside your friends. Taking the time now can make a big difference!
Where: C1
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:40 am - 8:30 am
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher