From the Principal
- Prayer for World Teachers' Day - Friday 25 October
- Year 12 HSC
- New Eucharistic Ministers for St Pius X College & Mercy College
- Year 9 Camps
- Update your details at the school
- Last Chance to Support Ex-Students Liam Knight & Greg Wade Please consider making a donation or purchasing a raffle ticket
- Date Claimers & Upcoming Events
Prayer for World Teachers' Day - Friday 25 October
I remember many years ago driving behind a car and thinking about the bumper sticker that was displayed. It read, “If you can read this, thank a teacher”. For all of us, teachers have played a very significant and important role in our growing up and our ongoing life-long learning.
I often reflect on the dedicated and hardworking staff at St Pius X College and see firsthand their expertise in the classroom, in working pastorally with the boys, coaching them, developing them, imparting them with skills in their music and the list goes on.
I found this beautiful prayer for teachers and share it with you:
A Prayer for World Teachers' Day
Giver of all wisdom and greatest of all teachers,
look upon our teachers with love .
Bless their hearts for they rejoice when we succeed
and encourage us when we fail .
And bless them with gentle patience
for the path of learning is never easy .
Kindle a spirit and passion in them;
it is the flame that ignites the love of learning in us .
Help them see the potential in each student.
Inspire them to touch the future.
Bless our teachers who have come before
for their work endures to this day .
Let the light of your example shine upon all teachers
to build up with their words,
to love with their mind,
to share with their heart.
Amen
Year 12 HSC
The HSC exams continue and they have been very challenging but fair examination papers. Please continue to keep the boys in your prayers.
New Eucharistic Ministers for St Pius X College & Mercy College
On Tuesday 22 October Fr Jim McKeon, our Parish Priest from Our Lady of Dolours, conducted a full day training for students from Year 10 in becoming Eucharistic Ministers. The students are outstanding in every way and their faith is inspirational. Thank you to Mr Adrian Brannan for his leadership.
The following SPX students will be Commissioned at our Closing Mass for Years 5-10 on Thursday 5 December 2019:
James Bellenger, Joel Chand, Liam Chang, Ben Christensen, Jamie Corcoran, Douglas Daniels, Ben Giles, Liam Kinna, Lucas Makarwicz, Luke Massa, Lachlan Onslow, William Thomson, Thomas Van Dijk, Nicholas Ward and Matthew Watts.
Please see full details and photos on the Mission & Identity Page.
Year 9 Camps
The Year 9 camps have been excellent and the students are enjoying our shared facility (with CBHS Lewisham) at Wamberal. The camp helps the boys in their relationships, personal development, physical growth and their faith life. It also builds spirit and teamwork.
I am very grateful to all the staff involved and particularly thank Ms Ramsey, Mr Sean Brannan, Ms Waters, Mr O’Byrne, Mr Olson and Mr Kovacic for the camps being held this week.
Update your details at the school
If you have changed you phone number, email address or other personal details please contact the College office to update your records.
Last Chance to Support Ex-Students Liam Knight & Greg Wade
As you are aware the Benefit evening is getting closer and will be held next Friday 1 November at North Sydney Leagues Club. There are just a few places left so please join us for a great evening in support of our own in need.
"It is in giving that you receive." If you can't join us please consider making a donation to support on-going rehabilitation costs for these two wonderful SPX ex-students affected by serious brain injuries. You can make a monetary donation or purchase a raffle ticket for a piece of Canturi Jewellery worth $2,400 via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/538481
The necklace (pictured below) is a three dimensional letter design, and made from 18ct White Gold and Diamonds. The winner will be awarded a gift certificate on the night, which can be exchanged at their own convenience at the Sydney Canturi Salon for a necklace in the letter of their choice.
Upcoming Events
Please refer to the 'Upcoming Events' page of this Newsletter for the 2019 College Calendar and Term Dates. Information on how to download the College App is also included so you can stay up-to-date.
Draft Term Dates for 2020 are also available on this page.
Mr John Couani - Principal