Parent & Student Matters
- Summer Sport Photos
- Smart Expressions 2025
- Senior Maths Drop-In - change of day
- Tech-free Tuesdays in the Senior Resource Centre
Summer Sport Photos
On Monday 10 March, the College will be taking Summer Sport Photos. The sports involved are Swimming, Squash, Tennis, Touch Football, Basketball and Cricket. All students must wear their school uniform to school and get changed before their photo.
Uniforms required:
Squash – squash shirt
Swimming – school uniform
Softball – softball uniform
Cross Country (Junior) – school uniform
Touch Football – touch uniform
Basketball – basketball shorts and shirt
Cricket – cricket whites and sports shoes
1st and 2nd XI Cricket – cricket cap and college blazer over their whites.
More details will be given in coming weeks with an agenda of when throughout the day specific photos will be taken.
Ms Leisa Proc - General Coordinator
Smart Expressions 2025
This Thursday evening Smart Expressions 2025 opens in the Concourse Art Space. St Pius X is represented by 2024 HSC Visual Arts students Fergus Fung, Noah Elms and Max Lenton. These ex-students excelled in the subject and their works join those of other students from the local area.
Smart Expressions 2025
Next date: Thursday, 27 February 2025 | 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: 27 February - 23 March 2025
A Council curated exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2024 NSW HSC
Willoughby City Council presents an exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2024 NSW HSC practical examination in visual arts. The exhibition demonstrates the interests and passions of a new generation of young artists. Celebrating the artistic talents and achievements of young people, the exhibition features a selection of artworks from students who attended six local high schools:
Bradfield Senior College
Chatswood High School
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
Mercy Catholic College
St Pius X College
Willoughby Girls High School.
The artwork selected for the exhibition explores a range of subject matters such as immigration, poverty, mental health, identity, and the impact of patriarchal values and the consequences of technological advancement.
Ms Frances Doyle - Leader of Learning, Visual Arts
Senior Maths Drop-In Years 7-12 change of day
It is wonderful to witness numerous students from Years 7 to 12 dedicating their time to study. Whether working independently or with a friend, students are engaging in extra study sessions. A fantastic method to stay ahead, boost confidence and conquer your exams.
Upon arrival each day, students sign in as a record of their attendance. Please feel free to contact me for further information: afileman@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
CHANGE OF DAYS TO ACCOMMODATE SPORT TRAINING - Maths Drop-In this term will be TUESDAY & FRIDAY MORNINGS.
Where: C1
When: Tuesday & Friday Mornings
Time: 7:40 am- 8:30 am
Very much looking forward to seeing many students unlock their mathematical potential.
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Maths Teacher
Tech-free Tuesdays in the SRC - coming Week 6
The Senior Resource Centre (Senior Library) is a place where you can not only get ahead of the curve when it comes to managing your workload but also take some time to recharge and relax with a good book or another mindful pursuit.
With this in mind, when coming to the Senior Library at Recess or Lunch students need to have a clear purpose, one which is productive and in accordance with maintaining a positive space and good working environment. Primarily, our library is a learning space where at any time of the day students from Years 7-12 are working on their studies and require a quiet environment.
Remember, there is always something to do that doesn’t require the use of your PLD and a break from technology is a good way to maintain balance and promote a healthy mindset. Classroom lessons can depend on the use of technology, but break time does not have to. In order to give students the opportunity to have a brief respite from the ever-present demands of technology we are trialling Tech-free Tuesdays at Recess and Lunch in the Senior Library beginning in Week 6.
As @studywithashlie observes in her blog post 'In our hyperconnected world, where technology is seamlessly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, the idea of a day without screens may seem like a distant dream. However, carving out a tech-free space, even if just for a day, can have profound effects on your well-being and, surprisingly, on your productivity.'
Starting next week, Tuesdays at Recess and Lunch will be a device free zone in the Senior Library for students in Yrs 7-10 as we provide the time and space to take time away from screens and reconnect with other ways to feed your mind and soul.
Use your imagination and come and talk to us about how you would like to use the Library without your PLD.
For some further insights from @studywithashlie on how this simple step can improve your well-being can be found in the link below:
Mr Nicholas Westhoff - Teacher/Librarian