Parent & Student Matters
- Science Club - On Tomorrow
- 2023 National Youth Science Forum
- Celebrate the life and work of Francis Webb
- Acer High School Esports League Cup Finalist - John Badger-Rahme
- Morning Study in C5
- Maths Drop-In
Science Club on Tomorrow
A reminder to all Year 7 - 11 students that Science Club will recommence for the term tomorrow at lunchtime. It will be held in S2 at 1.00 pm.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
2023 National Youth Science Forum
Any Year 11 students interested in attending the National Youth Science Forum in 2023 should attend the Information Evening on Zoom tomorrow. The link to register is below:
They should also check their emails for more information sent by Mrs Schuster during the holidays.
Please see Mrs Schuster if you require any other information.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
Celebrate the life and work of poet, Francis Webb
After a two year hiatus, the annual reading of the poetry of St Pius X College alumni, Francis Webb (1925-73), returns to Willlougby City Library. This year, we are thrilled to be represented by aspiring poet, Jack Lonergan of Year 11. Recently, Jack’s poetry received a Nan Manefield Award. Jack will read a poem by Webb along with a student from Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham, as Francis went to both schools. In those day St Pius X College did not offer the Leaving Certificate and Francis travelled by train across the newly completed Harbour Bridge to Lewisham to complete his schooling.
MC Toby Davidson (Macquarie University, poet, author & editor of Webb’s Collected Poems) will be joined by Associate Professor Michael Griffith (ACU & Webb's biographer) and a select cast of poet readers to read and discuss Webb’s poetry.
If you’ve never heard of Francis Webb, this is an opportunity to get acquainted with Webb’s prodigious talent and also to support Jack. If you’d like to learn more about Francis Webb, click to our library website.
Saturday 30 July 2022, 2.15 pm – 4.45 pm at Chatswood Library on The Concourse
Lower Ground, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Booking are essential, book here.
The photograph was taken in Francis’ backyard. Francis’ house stands on the corner of Johnson & Neridah Streets, Chatswood and is owned by the President of the Willoughby District Historical Society; it is little changed.
Mrs Karen Keighery - Library and Information Services Coordinator
Acer High Schools Cup Finalists - Australian Esports league - 3rd place - John Badger-Rahme
During Term 2 John Badger-Rahme of Year 9 participated in the AEL’s (Australian Esports League) high school division Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (SSBU) tournament.
His report follows:
"The competition was comprised of 53 players from different schools, who all put up a good fight. There were four main rounds and then finals. Over the course of four weeks, players would be assigned into a bracket and play best of three or five in a double elimination style bracket; the higher you ranked in the week the more points you were given. In the end I placed both 2nd and 4th twice, which led me to place 3rd in the final week. The competition was a blast to compete in and I cannot wait to play in next term's competition against even better players. A special thanks to Mr Gillogly for allowing me the opportunity to represent the school."
John Badger-Rahme, Year 9
Morning Study
Morning Study starts next Tuesday 26 July from 7.30 am in C5.
It continues every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday over Term 3.
An open invitation to get organised for the day, discuss your thoughts and ideas, complete yesterday’s work and prepare for today and tomorrow.
Please come to C5 when you arrive at school.
Maths Drop-In
Maths Drop-In Years 7-12
Maths drop-in sessions run each Tuesday and Thursday morning 7.40 am – 8.30 am in C1.
They commence for the term tomorrow morning - Thursday 21 July.
This is the ideal place where students can come and feel comfortable to ask questions, take time to study or nut out some challenging problems. Rewards are given, laughs are heard and words of encouragement are shared. Come along and be a part of the team in C1.
Maths Drop-In Years 5-6
Junior Maths Drop-In sessions will run on Friday mornings from 7.40 am - 8.30 am in The Learning Enrichment Room in the Junior School.
This is an ideal place for extra revision or taking the time to get support if needed. Come along and be part of the team.
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Junior School Teacher
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator