St Pius X College Newsletter

Pastoral Care 

  • Term 2 Uniform
  • SRC Representatives
  • ANZAC Day service at Willoughby Park

Term 2 Uniform

A reminder to all that the winter uniform is required at the start of Term 2.  This includes blazers.  All blazers that were ordered on time will arrive before the start of next term. Blazers which were ordered after the initial order may not arrive until several weeks into term.

If, for any reason, students do not have a blazer, please email the Pastoral Leader to advise.  

Please take the time over the holiday break to ensure that all haircuts meet the new requirements as per the Haircut Policy (please see Ms Watson's Deputy Principal page for further information regarding Uniform and Hair Policy).

SRC Representatives

Congratulations to the following students who were voted in by their peers to be on the Student Representative Council. The students will be involved in many activities to enhance the growth of themselves and their classmates throughout the year. Some of the activities include.

The role entails the following (what this looks like in practice for the boys):

  • Promote the EREA Touchstones 
    • Leading prayer in homeroom, year meetings etc.
  • Provide a sense of belonging, connection and voice for students
    • Taking new or struggling students under their wing to assist with assimilating and fostering positive relationships 
  • Promote and facilitate student responsibility and leadership
    • Taking lead in facilitating charity initiatives e.g. assisting in the collection/organisation of student donations to charities
    • Doing covert uniform checks for Pastoral Leaders, where students with perfect uniform receive points for their house 
  • Provide an unbiased platform for students to advocate the views and needs of the college community
  • Foster a culture that promotes cross-cohort relationships where students communicate openly and work together to set and achieve common goals
    • Organising inter-house competitions in their year groups e.g. table tennis, basketball etc
    • Creating competition across year groups 
  • Be a conduit for school policy improvement and change
  • Create a line of communication both upwards and downwards between the student body and the college 
    • Communicating to their homeroom key information/reminders given by Pastoral Leaders e.g. important dates, supplies needed for events etc
  • Promote active citizenship through action and deeds such as actively reporting relevant issues in the yards and on public transport

Congratulations to the following students who are SRC representatives for Semester 1, 2024.

 

Year 8

8BA: Marcus Ulevik (from 8BB)

8BB: Jake Yu

8PA: James Hocking

8PB: Oliver Pavely

8RA: Marcus Espejo

8RB: Sachin Windsor

8TA: Esteban Leon Curran

8TB: Samuel Xegas

 

Year 9

9BA: Farid Chammaa

9BB: Peter Haddad

9PA: Edward Hopkins

9PB: Zach Rapa

9RA: Benjamin Fogale

9RB: Charles  Li

9TA: Simon Ellis

9TB: Lukas Vivot

 

Year 10

10BA: Samuel Ferguson

10BB: Gordon Mirabelli

10PA: Zach Brown

10PB: Brayzen Sargent

10RA: Michael Cheah

10RB: Viaan Singh

10TA: James Kevric

10TB: Sean O’Donnell

Decision Making in adolescent males

Adolescent males usually, act then think. If those two words were switched and they thought about the action before compulsively acting, we would have many more positive interactions. Please see below on some strategies to assist with their decision making.

 

10 Steps to help students to think things through.

Step 1: Hit the Pause Buton.

Before jumping into a decision, take a deep breath and give yourself some space. Don't let peer pressure or emotions rush you.

 

Step 2: Define the Situation.

What exactly are you deciding about? Be specific. Is it choosing a class, joining a club, or dealing with a friend issue?

 

Step 3: Gather Information.

Don't fly blind! Research your options. Talk to friends, family, or experts. Gather as much information as you can to understand the full picture.

 

Step 4: Consider the Consequences. 

What are the potential outcomes of each option? Think about both the positive and negative sides. This helps you avoid surprises and prepare for different scenarios.

 

Step 5: Weigh the Pros and Cons.

Now comes the critical thinking part. List the advantages and disadvantages of each option. This helps you compare and contrast your choices.

 

Step 6: Consider Your Values.

What's important to you? This could be anything from honesty and responsibility to having fun and being independent. Make sure your decision aligns with your values.

 

Step 7: Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help. 

Sometimes, talking things out with a trusted friend, family member, or counsellor can give you valuable perspec4ve and help you clear your head.

 

Step 8: Trust Your Gut, But...

It's okay to listen to your intuition but don't let it drown out reason and logic. Always consider the information you gathered before making a final decision.

 

Step 9: Own Your Choice.

Once you decide, accept the consequences and move forward with confidence. Remember, even if things don't go exactly as planned, you learnt from the process.

 

Step 10: Reflection is key!

After making a decision, take some time to reflect on decisions: Did you consider all options? How can you improve next time? Active critical thinking builds confident decision-making for your future.

 

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

ANZAC Day service at Willoughby Park

Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care