From the Acting Principal

• Prayer for the HSC Class of 2016
• Year 12 Graduation
• P&F Breakfast for Staff
• Holiday Activity
• School Uniform

Prayer for the HSC

Class of 2016

God we ask that our students feel your closeness during

the HSC exam period. Give them calm hearts and quiet confidence

in the knowledge that you hold them in the palm of your hand.

Bless them with keen understanding and retentive memory.

Give them the ability to grasp things correctly, be exact in their

explanations and an ability to express themselves clearly.

Point out clearly the beginning, direct their progress and help them

in the completion of each of their responses.

Holy Spirit send them your gifts of wisdom and knowledge.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Blessed Edmund      Rice Pray for Us

Live Jesus in Our Hearts      Forever

As a community we keep our Year 12 students warmly in our thoughts and prayers as they prepare to commence their HSC tomorrow, Thursday, 13th October. Their first Exam is English – Paper 1. Our prayer and wish is for all of their efforts to be richly rewarded in producing their best over the next four weeks.

Year 12 Graduation

The Class of 2016 graduated in fine style on the last Thursday and Friday of Term 3. The College celebrated their successes on the Thursday with our Internal Graduation in The Concourse, where each graduand was presented to his College.

Friday commenced with a very moving Mass celebration in Our Lady of Dolours Church where our Class of 2016 celebrated their last Mass together along with their families. The celebrations continued with the Graduands and parents at Miramare Gardens, where their service and achievements were well acknowledged and rewarded.

P&F Breakfast for Staff

On our return to the start of Term 4 on our Staff Development Day on Monday, we were warmly greeted by members of the P&F,  Helen Mortimer, Mariano Rossetto, Tom Davie,  Nadine Robson and Braelen Zwart, who provided a great BBQ breakfast, fresh fruit, pastries and of course the obligatory coffee cart, all very kindly provided by the St Pius X College Parents and Friends as a mark of appreciation for the efforts of the staff with their sons.  It was a lovely gesture and greatly appreciated by all staff.

On behalf of the staff I thank the wonderful P&F for this great gesture and their ongoing genuine support and partnership of everything at the school.

Holiday Activity

Though our College may appear closed over the two week vacation period activity does not cease. Our First XI Cricket squad had two strong trials at the picturesque Oxford Falls. The two games provided great experience for our new squad. Our Basketballers were offered a three day Camp and the 1st Squad were in a tournament at Knox Grammar.

The classrooms did not sit idle with lessons, seminars and workshops held for various HSC classes which were certainly great opportunities for our HSC students’ preparation for their coming exams.

John Couani sends his prayers and best wishes to us all from Kolkata, India. John is attending the Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders Congress that brings together 200 Leaders from 22 countries of Edmund Rice schools and ministries to forge our commitment to provide “Education for hope and liberation”. John has also been invited to address the Catholic Indian Principal Conference on Educational Leadership in the Australian context. Certainly a great compliment to John and a feather in our cap as a College to be represented on the international stage.

John returns on Monday 17th October with a wealth of stories and opportunities to benefit our young men.

School Uniform

The Summer Uniform consists of a regulation grey (Year 5 – 10) or white short sleeve shirt (Year 11 & 12), that does up at the collar and worn with the College tie. The College blue shorts or grey trousers (Years 7-12 only) are worn at the waist supported by a black belt.  If wearing shorts, our boys wear the College long socks with garters, or black or grey socks with the long pants. Footwear must be black leather lace-up shoes that take a shine.

On colder days, the College jumper is able to be worn. The new College rain jacket has been an excellent addition that our students enjoy wearing on wet days and as part of their Sports Uniform.  The College Uniform also includes the College Backpack.

I was very pleased in addressing our young men at Assembly on Tuesday morning, and then being in the classroom and around the playground, to notice that our boys are in great spirit with a polished appearance in the Summer Uniform. We continue to encourage them in this regard as they now have begun in earnest and vigour to embrace all the College has to offer them.

Mr M Casey - Acting Principal