MindMatters for Students & Families

• White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner - Friday 1st June 2018  
• UBUNTU Concert at the College - 21st May
• Mentoring Activity - Rockclimbing:  Date has been changed to Friday 6th April
• Boxercise at the College for Years 5-12 every Thursday and Friday morning at 7.30am
• Counselling Team Contacts

White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner Friday 1st June 2018

Tickets are now on sale and tables are selling fast to this Gala Dinner to be held at The Concourse on Friday 1st June 2018.  Please go to the website for further details and to purchase tickets:   http://www.thewhiteknightfoundation.com/events

St Pius X College would like to continue its ongoing support for Liam and his White Knight Foundation. If you are able to assist with any suitable donations for prizes for this evening, or perhaps consider arranging your own company/family/friends table then please advise by return email to Rick Russo on rrusso@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au   

The White Knight Foundation was founded by Old Boy Liam Knight who, while a Year 12 student at the College, was a victim of a vicious attack where a 2.8 metre steel pole was thrown by a perpetrator and subsequently pierced Liam through his skull.  The Foundation raises vital funds to assist young victims of violence and their families on their path to recovery. The WKF is also keen to continue its work in raising awareness of the outcomes and effects that random acts of violence can have, with a particular emphasis on the dangers of teenage recklessness. 

Liam deserves our ongoing support, so please get on board if you can. Thank you!

UBUNTU Concert

Please note that in the spirit of Ubuntu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg49mvZ2V5U

and linking to our Edmund Rice Beyond Borders partners at Edmund Rice schools in South East and West Africa St Pius X College has agreed to host a joint Choir Group from Uganda and Kenya to a concert on the evening of Monday May 21st.

There will be a masterclass for Year 6 and Junior and Senior Choir students on the Thursday prior, 17th May, and tickets will be available via the trybooking link:   https://www.trybooking.com/UZOO

Mentoring Activities

The date for our next mentoring outdoor activity Rockclimbing at Artarmon has been moved to Friday 6th April.  Amended letters and permission slips are available from Mr Russo and these must be returned by Tuesday 3rd April.  Priority will be given to those Year 5 students who were unable to participate in the canoeing/bushwalk/swim activity last Friday due to their Year 5 Camp. 

These mentoring events allow students to be involved in positive team-building activities to enhance relationships and build connectedness and resilience. 

Boxercise

A reminder that Boxercise is held every Thursday and Friday morning at 7.30am in the Junior School playground.  This MindMatters initiative provides friendship, fun and fitness to strengthen students’ resilience and general sense of wellbeing.  Classes are free to all students.

Counselling Team Contacts

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 (2 days a week, Wednesday and Thursday) working with students across all years.  Email:  jmccarthy@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au / Direct Phone:  9414 4322

• Mrs Judy Gill:  Psychologist (2 days a week, Monday and Tuesday) working with students across all years.  Email:  jgill@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au /  Direct Phone:  9414 4322

Have a good week!

Mr R Russo - College Counsellor