Parent and Student Matters
- Microfiction Competition
- Maths Drop-In
- Touchstone Portrait Prize Judging
- Languages
2026 Microfiction Competition
We are excited to announce our 2026 Microfiction Competition which sees participants writing a 100-word or less story. The stories must contain a particular word and an action. This year's word is 'forgotten' and the action is 'sketching'.
Students should submit their entry via the attached form: 2026 SPX Microfiction: Round 1 – Fill in form
This round of the competition closes on Friday 8 May, so put on your creative hat on and get your entries in!
We thank the P&F for their generous contribution of $1,000 worth of prizes.
Mr Daniel Quilty - English Teacher
Maths Drop-In
It’s been fantastic to see so many students attending Maths Drop In during Term 2! Maths Drop-In is a great opportunity to get ahead in your studies, receive extra support, or simply study alongside a friend. Whether you’re unsure what to study, how to study, or when to study, this is the place to get the guidance you need. Take charge of your learning and start building stronger study habits today.
Where: C1
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:40 am - 8:30 am
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher
Touchstone Portrait Prize Judging
This Friday, the judging for the Touchstone Portrait Prize - our school‑wide art competition - will take place at the College. Our judges this year are Mr Lachlan Skeen, Old Boy Fergus Fung, and Ms Erika Sorby. Finalists have been notified by email.
All submitted artworks will be exhibited in the Art Corridor next Wednesday. The exhibition will be officially opened that evening from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and all parents, carers, and students are warmly invited to attend. Afternoon tea will be provided.
At next Monday’s Founder’s Day Assembly, the winners will be presented with their certificates. Prize‑giving will take place on Wednesday during the Exhibition Opening.
Ms Frances Doyle - Leader of Learning, Visual Arts
Languages
2026 Education Perfect World Series Language Championship
The Education Perfect World Series Language Championship will commence next week and run between 5-12 May. We are hoping to have all SPX students compete for the school. We will compete against schools across Australia and also in countries around the world. Last year, we had amazing results in both French and Chinese and are hoping to improve this year.
Students will be set homework in Chinese and French classes, but ALL students are encouraged to participate to assist the school ranking.
The competition is suitable for all ages and all levels of language learners.
Students can access all of the EP Languages activities for Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing, as well as our extensive bank of vocabulary quizzes.
Students will get points for questions answered correctly, regardless of question difficulty or chosen language.
Students can independently access and complete language learning during the event, but will also earn points for any teacher-assigned Languages tasks.
Prizes and certificates
Student certificates will be available for download from the event scoreboard once the event has concluded and results are finalised. Students will receive certificates based on the following points thresholds:
Credit: 500 Points
Bronze: 1,000 Points
Silver: 2,000 Points
Gold: 3,000 Points
Emerald: 5,000 Points
Elite: 10,000 Points (students who earn an Elite award will also receive an Elite badge)
Certificates outlining overall school achievements are no longer available. Teachers can find school results and data on the competition tile in the Competitions tab.
In addition, top-scoring students competing in the Global Language Championship (ANZ and INTL) are eligible for the following prizes:
1st Place: $500 NZD Amazon / Giftpay Voucher
2nd Place: $350 NZD Amazon / Giftpay Voucher
3rd Place: $250 NZD Amazon / Giftpay Voucher
4th - 10th Place: $50 NZD Amazon / Giftpay Voucher
Chinese Club
Students are welcome to come along to Chinese Club every Thursday at Recess in A4. We have film, food, drinks and song.
Attached below is the program for the term.
Mrs Kara Manga- Leader of Learning-Languages