St Pius X College Newsletter

Parent & Student Matters 

  • English - Microfiction Competition
  • Maths Drop-In
  • Science

English 

Microfiction Competition

This week saw the launch of this year's annual writing tournament, the Microfiction Competition. The competition asks students to write a short story of 100-words or less, using unique writing prompts. This is the fourth year that the competition has run, with over 300 entries in the 2024 version. Spurred on by a generous prize pool of $750 donated by the P&F, we are expecting another big response in the 2025 version.

 

 

This year, students need to include the action of 'descent' and the unique word 'vision' in their story. Entries can be made at the following link:

 https://forms.office.com/r/38jPcKi33D and students have until Friday 16 May to enter.

Mr Daniel Quilty - English Teacher

Maths Drop-In 

Maths Drop-In continues this week. It was impressive to see so many students last week to kick the term off.  Whether working independently or with a friend, students were engaging in extra study sessions. It is a fantastic way to stay ahead and boost your confidence. 

 

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 this term.

Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher

Science

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) - Year 12 Program (for current Year 11 students)

Applications for the 2026 NYSF Year 12 program are open.

The NYSF Year 12 Program is a leading STEM program that gives incoming Year 12 students the opportunity to explore future STEM pathways, visit universities, TAFE and industry, and meet hundreds of STEM enthusiasts just like them. 

•    The Australian National University, Canberra (6 –14 January 2026)

•    The University of Queensland, Brisbane (13 – 21 January 2026)

Participants will be immersed in science and technology, and stay at either The Australian National University or The University of Queensland in January. They'll be absorbed into an unforgettable community to broaden their STEM future. 

 

Financial support is available in the form of scholarships.

Scholarship information

 

For more information please visit their website:

NYSF website

STEM experiences for Years 10-12

NYSF STEM Hubs are bite-sized NYSF experiences, for students Years 10 and up.

STEM Hubs travel to different cities across Australia, running in the July school holidays. They’re a fantastic way to connect with the NYSF community and engage students who are unable to attend in January.

Registrations for STEM Hubs will open in mid-May but you can register your interest today using the link above.

 

The Science Experience - A STEM outreach program for Year 9 and 10 students

There are three programs in NSW this year for interested students in Years 9 and 10. 

  • The University of New England (Armidale): 14 - 16 July

  • University of Technology (Sydney): 24 - 26 September

  • Macquarie University (Sydney): 8 - 10 October

Discover the exciting world of science at these workshops.  Each program offers different activities for budding scientists.

For more information visit www.scienceexperience.com.au or call (03) 9756 7534.

 

If you have any questions about the programs, please contact the NYSF office at nysf@nysf.edu.au.

Mrs Joanne Schuster - Leader of Learning, Science