From the Principal
- Prayer
- ANZAC Day Assembly
- P&F Meeting - Monday 3 May
- Mother's Day Events at the College
- Sport and Debating
- Position Vacant - Maintenance Officer
- Enrolments for 2023 Close 14 May
Prayer
The College was well represented on Sunday at both the Chatswood and Willoughby Memorial Services, with Year 11's Elliot Cook, giving the Occasional Address at the Dawn Service at the Chatswood Garden of Remembrance Dawn Service and Ronan Crispe, Liam Chang and Matthew Brannan laying a wreath at the 7.00 am service at Club Willoughby. Anthony Elliott from Year 11, played the Last Post at respective Anzac Day Services as well.
The College has received high praise from the RSL and members of the public for the outstanding Occasional Address from Elliot and the representation of our students at these Services.
I share with you below the prayer which was read at our College ANZAC Assembly on Monday.
Gracious and loving God, the Cross of Christ is the sign
of your desire for justice and peace for all.
Open our minds to your vision as we remember all who suffered
through Australia and New Zealand’s involvement
in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Grant all servicepersons who sacrificed health and life
for the good of all, the gift of your deep peace.
May we who inherit the freedom for which they fought
become instruments of your peace
in our homes, workplaces and world.
We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen
ANZAC Day Assembly
Monday morning was a wonderful opportunity to again see the young men of our College display their maturity and reverence as we held our ANZAC Day Assembly. Students laid a wreath and other St Pius X College commemorative items on our sacred space. Our Commemorative Address was given by Mr David Reay and Mr Pat Rodgers who also dedicated a plaque to the College of the 2/33rd Battalion who fought both in the Middle East and Papua New Guinea during WWII.
The Battalion's motto is "Strike Hard". The Battalion has presented an award to SPX Cricket - The 2/33rd Bn Association "Strike Hard" Award for the Most Improved 1st XI player each season. Recent recipients of the Award, Liam Chang, Liam Kinna and Nicholas Ward presented the plaque to Mr Casey. The plaque will be proudly displayed in our Oxford Falls campus to commemorate the 2/33rd Bn's service, sacrifice and legacy.
Trumpeter, Anthony Elliot, played the Last Post and Reveille and we held a minute's silence to reflect on those who have served, those who still serve and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest We Forget.
P&F Meeting - You're Invited
The P&F Meeting will be held on Monday night, 3 May at 7.00 pm. It will be held in A1 (the classroom under the Big Clock).
Mother’s Day Events at the College
On Friday morning, 7 May, all Mothers, Grandmothers and Carers are invited with their sons to an early morning liturgy and light breakfast in the School Gymnasium. Refreshments will be available from 7.30 am with the Liturgy commencing at 8.00 am.
If any fathers are able to assist with preparations for breakfast and morning tea on the day, please see the P&F Section of today's Woodchatta to put your name down. All help from dads on this special occasion is gratefully appreciated.
At 10.30 am on this day, our Junior School invite all their Mothers and Grandmothers to join with their sons for the Mother’s Day Mass in Our Lady of Dolours Church, followed by Refreshments in the Junior School Playground. Full details can be found on the Junior School page of this Woodchatta.
Sport & Debating
Our Senior School Rugby, IPSHA Rugby and Football plus Junior School AFL kicked off well last Saturday with our young men impressive both on and off the field.
This Saturday sees the commencement of the ISA Football and Tennis Season. We wish all our young men good luck for an enjoyable season.
COVID-19 protocols have eased to allow all spectators to attend at our Oxford Falls grounds and Talus St Courts. Protocols that remain in place are to please use the NSW QR Code when arriving at our venues. Please also maintain good hand hygiene practices and social distancing. Finally and sensibly, if you are unwell please remain away and seek testing results.
The Catholic Schools Debating Association (CSDA) begins Round 1 this Friday night against St Ignatius College, Riverview. We wish our enthusiastic speakers, coaches and Convenor, Ms Michele Waterson, good luck for their season ahead.
Position Vacant - Maintenance Officer
We invite applications for a Maintenance Officer at our Chatswood campus. Please see the attached for further information. Applications close Friday 7 May.
Enrolments Closing on 14 May
Enrolment applications for commencement into Year 5, 6 and 7 in 2023 close on 14 May 2021.
Mr Mark Casey - Acting Principal