From the Counselling Team
- Positive Steps to Improve Wellbeing
- Boxercise is Back!
- The College Counselling Team
Positive Steps to Improve Wellbeing
St Pius X College is committed to providing a safe, inclusive school environment for all of its students. Underpinning this commitment is our emphasis on 'Respectful Relationships' and the expectation that every individual shows and gives respect to each other in an effort to maximise a positive school culture and each individual's sense of well being. The final outcomes of this are an enhanced individual learning environment and better relationships and friendships.
Below is a list of very useful and extremely helpful positive steps to wellbeing.
- Be Kind to Yourself
- Exercise Regularly
- Take up a new hobby or learn a new skill
- Have some fun and/or be creative
- Help others
- Relax
- Eat healthily
- Have a good sleep routine
- Connect with others
- Beware of drink and drugs
- See the bigger picture
- Accepting 'It is what it is'
Taking some time to review each item on this list can help both you and your son work towards positive wellbeing. It can also be the start of a list of goals to focus on.
The document with further information is attached.
If you need any assistance, guidance or support in working with these steps please contact the school counselling team.
Keep well and stay connected!
Mr Rick Russo, School Counsellor
Boxercise is Back! (Years 5 - 12)
Join the growing numbers of boys who are flourishing at school after attending an early morning (7.30 am) fitness session, which focuses on boxing techniques, fitness and fun (of course!).
There are two sessions a week, every Thursday and Friday, which are led by our senior Year 11 and 12 Boxercise legends who guide the boys through a variety of boxing activities which enhance strength, fitness and resilience.
There is no cost for this activity, other than a time commitment of 45 minutes on Thursday and Friday mornings. Boys simply need to wear their sports uniform (remember to bring full uniform, if required, to change into) and turn up in the Junior School Playground for a 7.30 am start.
Join up and reap the benefits of improved mental health and wellbeing.
See you on Thursday.
The College Counselling Team
The College Counselling Team are available to provide confidential emotional and social support and guidance for your son and family. For reference our College Counselling Team contact details are shown below.
Mr Rick Russo
Counsellor (Full time Monday to Friday) working with students across all year groups.
Email: rrusso@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Direct Phone: 9414 4359
School Mobile (in case of emergency): 0418 438 325
Mrs Joe McCarthy
Psychologist (5 days per fortnight: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Mondays on Day 6 of the cycle) working with students across all year groups.
Email: jmccarthy@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Direct Phone: 9414 4322
Mrs Judy Gill
Psychologist (5 days per fortnight: Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays on Day 1 of the cycle) working with students across all year groups.
Email: jgill@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Direct Phone: 9414 4315
Throughout 2021 the Counselling Team, together with the Diverse Learning Team, look forward to providing CONFIDENTIAL support to assist your son to build his SELF CONFIDENCE / SELF ESTEEM AND RESILIENCE within a caring, supportive Catholic school community. Please do not hesitate to make contact with any of the above team should the need arise.
Mr Rick Russo - College Counsellor/Chaplaincy Services