Pastoral Care
- Movember Launch
- Supporting Student Wellbeing Through Structure During Exam Season
- Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
- Wellio Free Webinar
Movember at St Pius X College!
Movember is more than moustaches - it's a global movement that shines a light on men’s health, especially mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. At St Pius X College, we’re proud to be part of this initiative through our long-standing team: Slug Posse X.
Now in its 11th year, Slug Posse X is a community of staff who show up, speak up, and support our students by modelling care, visibility, and openness around mental health. Whether you’re growing a Mo or simply walking alongside others, your presence makes a difference.
Staff are involving themselves by;
Growing a Mo – Start clean-shaven and let your moustache grow throughout November.
Moving for Mental Health – Walk or run 60km this month to honour the 60 men lost to suicide every hour globally. Share your journey with others!
Raising Awareness – Start conversations, check in with students, and be a visible reminder that mental health matters.
This isn’t about fundraising (though donations are welcome) - it’s about showing up. Every Mo grown, every kilometre walked, and every conversation started helps build a culture of care at our College.
All staff are encouraged to join the team online, (whether or not you’re growing a Mo) and some senior students are also getting involved too - so lets all make Movember meaningful together.
There’s no requirement to raise money - just be part of the movement.
👉 Join Slug Posse X or learn more at: https://movember.com/t/slug-posse-x?mc=1
Supporting Student Wellbeing Through Structure During Exam Season
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, many students are preparing for exams - a time that can bring both motivation and stress. At St Pius X, we are committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing, and one of the most effective strategies is helping them maintain a structured routine.
Why Structure Matters
Structure creates predictability, which helps reduce anxiety and improve focus. When students know what to expect each day - when they’ll study, sleep, eat, and take breaks - they are better equipped to manage their time and energy.
According to ReachOut Australia:
Nearly 50% of students feel extremely or very stressed about exams.
46% say study stress affects their mental health.
A Mission Australia survey found 31% of students feel overwhelmed by school workloads.
These figures highlight the importance of proactive strategies to support student wellbeing.
How Structure Helps
A consistent routine can:
Improve sleep quality and emotional regulation
Prevent burnout through balanced study blocks
Support healthy habits like regular meals and exercise
Reduce decision fatigue and increase productivity
Tips for Students
Encourage your child to:
Create a weekly planner with study blocks, breaks, and sleep
Use the Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of study, 5-minute break
Set realistic goals and break subjects into chunks
Prioritise sleep - aim for 8–10 hours per night
Stay connected with friends and family
How Families Can Help
Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting structure at home. You can:
Help set up a quiet study space
Encourage regular routines and downtime
Check in on emotional wellbeing
Celebrate effort, not just results
Final Thought
Exams are important, but so is mental health. By encouraging structure, we can help students navigate this season with confidence, balance, and resilience.
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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. Join our 30-minute information session to understand the changes.
These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences.
Social media changes are coming
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, we're also developing video guides for parents and carers about the upcoming social media changes for under 16s.
Wellio Free Parent Webinar: Social Media, Boundaries and Cyberbullying - Guiding teens through the digital world
With teens spending more time online, many parents worry about how to keep them safe while also nurturing their independence.
This free session will give you tools to help you to set clear limits, spot online pressures and support safe and meaningful digital connections.
Date: Thursday 6 November
Time: 6:30 pm
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care