Parent & Student Matters
- Term 2 - Full Winter Uniform
- Summer Sport Photos
- Visual Arts Excursion
- Visit from Minister Paul Fletcher
- Book Breakfast - Author Interview and Book Signing
- Year 10 Science
- The Santos Science Experience
- Morning Study in C5
- Maths Drop-In
Term 2 - Full Winter Uniform
Our young men return in Term 2 in full Winter Uniform. This includes the College blazer, shirt and tie, long grey pants with black belt and the College grey jumper for extra warmth, along with black or grey socks and black leather school shoes.
Uniform Shop Hours are Monday to Wednesday 8.30 am - 1.30 pm. The last day to purchase items this term from the Uniform Shop is Wednesday 6 April.
The College Uniform also includes the College Backpack.
As the end of Term 1 approaches, many of our young men will need a haircut before returning in Term 2. In obtaining haircuts for your son, it must be an even grade and of a style and length unlikely to cause comment. Shaved sides with longer fringes hanging over the top and exaggerated parts are not permissible. The hair must not be any shorter than a “3 blade”. Hair must be clean, tidy, gel-less and of natural colour.
These regulations are standard for all, ensuring your son’s own good self-discipline as we join as one St Pius X community.
The College Rain Jacket is only to be worn on wet days and will easily fit over our boys' blazers in winter. It is not an alternative to the school jumper or blazer. It can be worn as part of the PE/Sports Uniform. It is the only rain jacket to be worn on wet days.
As the mornings begin to cool our young men have been reminded they must only wear the correct College Uniform which includes the grey College jumper. This jumper can be purchased from the Uniform Shop with second hand jumpers also available at very reasonable prices. Hoodies of any types, including the College Sports Hoodies, are never to be worn as part of our College Uniform.
Thank you for reminding your son on leaving home in the mornings of these routine Uniform, Presentation and Hair regulations. We are very proud of our young men and certainly want them to feel the same pride in representing themselves, their family and their College.
Mr Mark Casey - Deputy Principal
Summer Sport Photos
On Tuesday March 22, the College will be taking their Summer Sport Photos during Period 1 – 2. The Sports involved are Swimming, Squash, Tennis, Touch Football, Basketball and Cricket. All students must wear their school uniform to school and get changed before their photo. Year 7 students can wear their PE uniform to school and bring their photo uniform to school and change before their photo.
Uniforms required:
Squash – Squash shirt
Swimming – School uniform
Softball – Softball uniform
Cross Country (Junior) – School uniform
Touch Football – Touch uniform
Basketball – Basketball shorts and shirt
Cricket – Cricket whites and sports shoes
1st and 2nd XI Cricket – Cricket Cap and College Blazer over their whites.
A running order has been attached. All students must bring their ID cards to each photo.
Ms Leisa Proc - General Coordinator
Visual Arts Excursion
We took the train from Chatswood into the city and first met at the Art Gallery of NSW, we were able to engage in the annual Art Express showcase: an exhibit that displays successful HSC major works of visual arts for public viewing. Afterwards we walked over to the Museum of Contemporary Art where we were fortunate enough to catch the internationally celebrated works of the 2022 Sydney Biennale. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening experience, allowing the visual art students of Year 11 and 12 to gather evidence to form their own artistic bodies of work amongst the greenery of the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Rufus Ashford (Year 12 Visual Arts Student)
Visit from Minister Paul Fletcher
Year 12 HSC Economics students were fortunate to be visited by the Federal Minister for Communication, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts and Member for Bradfield, Mr Paul Fletcher. He gave unique insight into the current political climate, policy decision making and future challenges. The knowledge and views he shared allow our students to have first hand knowledge and understanding directly linked to their study.
Mr Simon Yue - EGBC Subject Coordinator
Book Breakfast - 17 March - Senior Library
A continental breakfast will precede the interview with a book signing to complete this St Patrick’s Day event. Limited seats available - don’t miss out.
Mrs Karen Keighery - Library and Information Services Coordinator
Year 10 Science
This week Mrs Schuster’s Year 10 Science class experimented with Flame Tests and discovered the colours that different metal ion give off when they are placed in a Bunsen burner flame.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
The Santos Science Experience
The Santos Science Experience is a nationwide STEM outreach program for Years 9 & 10 students.
It is a three-day hands-on science activities program. Their aim is to inform students of the importance of science and technology while stimulating and heightening their interests in a wide range of science disciplines and career opportunities, encourages further studies in the sciences, while at the same time giving them a ‘taste’ of university/tertiary life.
The following programs are offered in NSW and ACT this year.
University of Sydney 20 - 22 April 2022
Macquarie University, Sydney 4 - 6 Oct 2022
UTS, Sydney 27 - 29 Sept 2022
ANU, Canberra 21 - 23 Sept 2022
Course cost is $190 per student for all venues. Transport, food and accommodation costs are extra.
There is no selection process and students can enroll online at
Further information can be obtained by calling 03 9756 7534 or email
admin@scienceexperience.com.au.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
Morning Study Years 5 - 11
All students are very welcome to use the quiet space and seek guidance on their studies. Morning study will continue until Week 9 this term and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30 am - 8.30 am in C5.
Mrs Annabel Gunns - Diverse Learning Coordinator
Maths Drop-In
Maths Drop-In Years 7-12
Maths drop-in sessions run each Tuesday and Thursday morning 7.40 am – 8.40 am in C1.
This is the ideal place where students can come and feel comfortable to ask questions, take time to study or 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.
Maths Drop-In Years 5-6
Junior Maths Drop-In sessions will run from 8.00 am - 8.40 am in The Learning Enrichment Room in the Junior School.
This is an ideal place for extra revision or taking the time to get support if need. Come along and be part of the team.
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Classroom Teacher