Student Matters/Student Welfare

• Prefect Leaders' Camp
• Student Wellbeing:  Buddies Bushwalk, RUOK Day, Gratitude Merit Cards
• MindMatters for Families:  'Teens & Screens', Boxercise information for Terms 3 & 4

Prefect Leaders' Camp

The Year 11 Student Prefect Leadership Team elect enjoyed both the break in the weather and stunning surrounds as the first St Pius X College group to use the newly refurbished Huntington House at Terrigal Beach for their Leadership Camp last Thursday and Friday.

Shared between St Pius X College and Christian Brothers Lewisham the facility will be used for a myriad of events including Year 9 Camps 2017, Retreats and Rugby pre-season camp, having been functionally redesigned over the past few months.

Having taken the opportunity to develop their leadership and communication skills, define their portfolios and set goals for their leadership tenure, the new Student Leadership team are keen to connect with students from Year 5 to Year 12 as both Year Prefect Representatives and House Captains, Cultural, Learning, Mission and Identity and Wellbeing advocates.

This Thursday they will conduct a lunch briefing with their 2016 counterparts to further refine their Leadership  goals for 2017.

Thank you to Mr Ross Masters (Year 11 Coordinator), Ms Maria Pantalone (Speechcraft Presenter), Mr Couani, and Mr James Cummins (Exercise Physiologist and Positivity Project leader) all of whom presented to facilitate a highly motivating Leadership Camp.

Mr S Brannan - Head of Student Services

Student Wellbeing 

It is a busy time for the Student Wellbeing Team over the next few weeks.

We look forward to our Buddies Bushwalk this Saturday from Acron Oval St Ives to Davidson Park (Roseville Bridge) this Saturday morning which doubles as a Year 11 Snowy Expedition practice hike. Permission notes required to Mr Russo / Mr Brannan by tomorrow so that we can cater for the Davidson Park BBQ. This event focuses on connecting Peer Mentors with their Mentees over a very picturesque scramble along Sydney’s Bush and Middle Harbour.

A reminder of details:

• START:  8.45am at Acron Oval* (Cnr Acron and Douglas Sts, St Ives)
• FINISH:  12.30 - 1pm at Davidson Park, Garigal National Park, Roseville
• MEETING POINTS*:  8.45am at Acron Oval (if you are going there directly) or 8.30am at St Pius X College School Yard (if you need a lift).
• In case of wet weatherthe bushwalk will be postponed to Saturday 10th September. A decision will be made by Mr Brannan at school on Friday and communicated to all boys.  It will also be posted on the Sportsmaster Twitter.

RUOK Day will be celebrated on Friday 9th September at St Pius X College, recognising the development of life skills to support one another as we look to overcome the challenges and adversity we all face at one time or another. Brainstorm productions will present an interactive play to Year 5 and 6 (Pers 1 and 2), Year 7 and 8 (Pers 3 and 4) and Years 9 and 10 (Pers 5 and 6) followed by Peer and Staff-led forums and guest speakers focusing on developing our wellbeing through practical skills and actions.

Students will be invited to wear their favourite jersey at school on RUOK Day and contribute to our RUOK Mindmatters Charities, but will be required to wear their school uniform to and from school and not put their jersey on until they arrive at the school foyer.

Already our Year 10 and 12 MindMatters Teams and Year 11 Wellbeing Prefects elect have been busy under the guidance of Ms Kugananthan and Ms Allington in collecting Gratitude Merit Cards from the student body to celebrate the positive interactions between staff and students at St Pius X College and we look forward to some very positive outcomes from this day.

Mr S Brannan - Director of Student Services

MindMatters for Families

"TEENS & SCREENS" 

*Change of Venue*

Due to the amount of interest shown by the community, St Pius X College will now host this program in our College Hall/Gym next Wednesday 7th September at 7.30pm.

It is certainly not too late to register your interest to attend and become better informed on a more balanced, healthier approach to the use of technology both at home and at school.

BUDDIES BUSHWALK:  Please see details in Mr Brannan's section above.

BOXERCISE TERMS 3 & 4

Come along and join the team and get fit for Spring/Summer!

With the conclusion of the Rugby and Football seasons, what better way to keep fit than to join our fast-growing Boxercise team!  All gear is supplied free (mitts/gloves). The classes start at 7.30am on Thursday and Friday mornings and are led by an experienced group of Year 10 and 11 students under my watchful supervision.

Students learn boxing combinations together with a variety of cardio/strength exercises which promotes self-esteem, confidence and mateship across the years from Years 5 to 11.  For further details contact Mr Rick Russo on 9414 4359 or email rrusso@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

BOXERCISE WORKOUT FOR FATHERS/UNCLES/GRANDFATHERS/CARERS

September 8th or 9th at 7.30am

Over 100 students from Years 5 to 11 have participated in Boxercise classes this year, and with spring just around the corner what better way to improve your fitness levels than to participate in a Father/Son introductory lesson and enjoy the benefits of this wellbeing activity.

A warm invitation is extended to all fathers/grandfathers/uncles/carers to come along and have some fun on either Thursday or Friday morning, 8th/9th September at 7.30am.  Invitations will be distributed through your sons - hope you can make it!

Mr R Russo - College Counsellor