Parent & Student Matters
Year 7 RE 1 Class leading prayer at Monday's Assembly
What's happening in the College?
- Important Notice from the Australian Government Regarding the Collection of Student Address Information
- Kokoda Track Participants' Training Hike
- Duke of Edinburgh Hikes
- From the Art Department
- Chinese New Year Celebration
- Science Club
- Chinese Club
- Senior Maths Drop-In
Important Notice from the Australian Government Regarding Collection of Student Address Information
Please see the attached document which gives parents advice from the Australian Government's Department of Education, Skills and Employment Office regarding the collection of student address information.
Kokoda Track Participants' Training Hike
Our next training hike is scheduled for Sunday 1 March. As the expedition is now rapidly approaching, we will step up our training hikes. We will be hiking from Cowan to Mt Ku-ring-gai - about 18km.
This is an opportunity for all participants to meet, prepare and to discuss all aspects of the Kokoda Track Expedition 2020.
When: Sunday 1 March 2020
Meet: Eastern end of Glenview Rd, Mt Ku-ring-gai (just after Aldi) at 7.00 am
Finish: Mt Ku-ring-gai 2 - 3.00 pm (approx.)
Need: 2 litres of water (refill at Berowra Waters), hat, sunscreen, snacks/lunch, sense of humour, the pack you plan on carrying on the expedition (day pack)
We will do a car shuffle from Mt Ku-ring-gai to Cowan train station. In the event of severe weather or bushfires or flooding we will cancel the hike.
All members of the College community are welcome to attend these hikes.
Please note that I will confirm the following hikes as we move closer to the dates (please place them on your calendar).
Sunday 5 April 2020
Sunday 3 May 2020
Sunday 31 May 2020
Duke of Edinburgh Hikes
In support of our Duke of Edinburgh Award program, training will begin for our new Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students on Monday 9 March in S1 from 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm. This training is in preparation for their Adventurous Journey. Due to risk minimisation considerations, students who do not complete this pre-training will not be permitted to complete the Adventurous Journey component of their Duke of Edinburgh Award through the College. Many companies external to the College offer these Journeys. A permission note can be collected from Mr de Silva or the Outdoor Education notice board (Outside Mr de Silva’s office). Students are advised to read the school daily notices.
Training has already commenced for our Silver participants in preparation for their Adventurous Journey at the end of Week 9.
A reminder that Co-Curricular commitments always take priority over organised College Adventurous Journeys. Discussion must take place between the student and the coach well in advance of a departure date if there is a clash. Being released from a co-curricular commitment is at the coach’s and sport convenors discretion.
Proposed Dates for your calendar (to be confirmed)
Term 1 Wk9 Silver Friday 27/3 – Sunday 29/3 Students require 7 hour days over 2 nights
Term 2 Wk3 Bronze Saturday 16/5 – Sunday 17/5 Students require 6 hour days over 1 night
Term 2 Wk6 Silver Friday 5/6 – Sunday 7/6 Students require 7 hour days over 2 nights
Term 3 Wk8 Bronze Saturday 12/9 – Sunday 13/9 Students require 6 hour days over 1 night
Term 4 Wk8 Gold/Silver Tuesday 3/12 – 9/12 In conjunction with Year 11 Snowy Hike
Note: Snowy Hike is for Year 11 students only
Mr Paul de Silva - Outdoor Education Coordinator
Art News
Year 10 have been completing some drawing exercises, exploring different systems and materials. Below are some of the Year 10 Portraits so far.
Lunchtime Drawing Sessions - Don't Miss
All years welcome. Mondays in Art Room 3. Materials supplied.
Smart Expressions Exhibition of HSC works from 2019 featuring St Pius X students. Here’s the link
Supernatural at the Art Gallery of NSW finishes on 8 March. If you like Manga or Anime this where it all came from. Year 11 and 12 art students are seeing it this week to help them understand the role of images in cultures and to enjoy imagination in action.
Mr Mark Anderson - Visual Arts Coordinator
Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year began this year on 25 January and came to an end on 8 February. In Week 4 during the Friday afternoon assembly, to celebrate the end of Chinese New Year 2020, the Junior School displayed their take on this joyous event. Year 5 created red lanterns to symbolise the start to a bright future in the year ahead. Year 6 presented a speech about Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat and sung a well wishes song “Gong Xi Gong Xi” to wish everyone the best of luck for the year. Well done to these boys for their great effort.
Mrs Leanne Lee – Language Teacher
Science Club
Mrs Jo Schuster - Science Coordinator
Chinese Club
Chinese Club is open to students in Years 7 to 12 and aims to be a place of fun and opportunity, for students to explore activities, try foods and play sports and games related to the Chinese culture.
Each term, we will explore a different aspect of Chinese culture - Arts and Crafts, Food and Drinks, Games and Activities, Song and Martial Arts. This program aims to provide a meaningful and fun way to enrich and develop the cultural awareness of individuals living in today’s diverse society.
Chinese club will run on Day 5 and Day 10, during lunch time from 1pm in Room D1.
Please see below attachment for further information on the weekly program.
If you are interested in joining, please see Ms Lee to register your name.
Mrs Leanne Lee - Language Teacher
Senior Maths Drop-In
It is absolutely wonderful to say that Maths Drop-In has begun for 2020. The sessions run each Tuesday & Thursday morning 7.40 am - 8.40 am in C1.
With assessments approaching fast, concepts are taught, practice papers are completed and problems are solved all with the company of your mates.
This is the ideal place where students can come and feel comfortable to ask questions and nut out some challenging problems. Rewards are given, laughs are heard and words of encouragement are shared. Come along and be a part of the team in C1.
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics and English Teacher