Parent & Student Matters  

What's happening in the College? 

• Year Group/Individual, Performing Arts and other Group Photos THIS FRIDAY
• From the History Department:  HSC History Study Day at the University of Sydney

Parent/Student Study Skills Evening for Years 7 & 8 NEXT MONDAY 17 June

Free HSC Lecture Series:  Dr Michael Carr-Gregg on Surviving Year 12 

Aboriginal Summer School

Debating

Chess

Maths Daily Drop-In Sessions

Science:  The ConocoPhillips Science Experience - STEM Outreach Program for Students

Holiday Activity Programs

Lifeline Book Fair

Year Group/Individual, Performing Arts and other Group Photos

These photos will take place on Friday 14 June. During Pers 1 – 3 the Year Group photos will take place in front of the Podium.  An order form for the Year/Individual photos can be found below.  This needs to be filled out and given to the photographers on the day. Order forms will also be distributed during Homeroom over the coming days.  

During Pers 4 – 6 the Performing Arts and other Group photos will be taken under Little Brother.  Order forms for these photos will be given out on the day.

All students must be dressed in full Winter Uniform and must bring their ID card with them to each photo.

Please see the document below for the running order of photos during Pers 4 – 6.

Ms Leisa Proc - Administration Coordinator

From the History Department

Last Thursday, the Year 12 History students attended the History Teachers Association HSC History Study Day at the University of Sydney. The boys were able to hear from four different presenters on a variety of topics from the Modern, Ancient and Extension History courses. This proved an invaluable experience at this stage of the year with the HSC Trial exams being sat early in Term 3. Thanks to the HTA for putting on this very useful annual event which is very popular with staff and students throughout NSW. The Ancient History class were also able to visit the world class Nicholson Museum during the day. Thanks to Mr Masters, Dr Meale and Ms Allington for supporting the St Pius historians on the day.

Mr Pat Rodgers - History/Legal Studies Coordinator

Parent/Student Study Skills Evening for Years 7 & 8 

Please click on the flyer below for information on the Parent/Student Study Skills Evening for Years 7 & 8  which will be held on Monday 17 June from 6.30 - 8.00pm in the College Gymnasium.

Please book via https://www.trybooking.com/513498

Mr Phil Stollery - Year 7 Coordinator

Free HSC Lecture Series:  Surviving Year 12 

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will be presenting an HSC Lecture Series on Thursday 27 June at Oxford Falls Grammar School. 

Senior students, parents and carers are invited to hear from one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour.  Learn about studying smarter, dealing with stress and anxiety, goal setting, how to keep things in perspective and enjoying the final year of school.

Please see full details in the flyer below.

Aboriginal Summer School

Applications open today for the Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS).  ASSETS is a free nine-day summer school for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 10 students. There are two summer schools held in January 2020. This is followed by a leadership program after the completion of the summer school. Support may include advice and opportunities to participate in cadetships or work placements within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Students will also have the chance to stay in touch with friends they made at the summer school with a secure online forum for students to share news and ideas.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Year 10 students who are interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are eligible to apply.

APPLY FOR ASSETS

Applications close on Monday 24 June 2019.

Please feel free to contact the ASSETS team on 03 9545 8700 or assetsprogram@csiro.au if you require any further information.

Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator

Debating

Please see the information from Ms Waterson below.

Ms M Waterson - Public Speaking & Debating Convenor

Chess

Senior Chess Draw for this Friday  14 June:

Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors

Maths Drop-In Sessions

With upcoming assessments, just a gentle reminder that Maths Drop-In sessions are available from 7.30am - 8.30am each day in C1 for consolidation of classroom content and assistance.

STEM Outreach Program for Students

Please click on the flyer below for details or see Mrs Schuster for further information.

Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator

Holiday Activities

Our  Holiday Care Service offers alternative activities for the school holidays for families and we welcome children from all schools.  We also provide a program for children up to 14 years of  age during the school holidays.

Lifeline Book Fair

Lifeline:  Saving Lives, Crisis Support, Suicide Prevention.

Support Sydney's Biggest Book Fair 18-21 July 2019 at Knox Grammar School.  Details in the flyer below.