Junior School News & Sport
- Junior School News
- Highlights from the Junior Resource Centre
- Junior School Sport
PRAYER/REFLECTION: We are all very lucky to be members of the wonderful community of St Pius X College. Every day I see young men helping each other, making new friends and showing respect to others around them. Let us take a moment to thank God for this wonderful community that is St Pius X College.
Heavenly Father, you gather us together in our faith journey
Trusting in you, we join one another as a community
A community of faith on a journey
A journey to grow ever deeper in our faith
In our Love
In our Desire to long for you
Along the way, remind us of your Love
Of your sacrifice for us
Of your ever mindful presence
Let us never lose hope along the way
Help us to be strong
Strong in Faith
Strong in Love
Strong in our Desire to be ever mindful of your presence
For it is in your strength and Love and the Graces you bestow upon us, that we can go out and share in your Love and Faith with all those in our community.
It is in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God For ever and ever
AMEN.
JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
It was a very exciting day at the College on Friday when we celebrated R U OK? Day. The day began with a whole school assembly with Mr John Brogden as our guest speaker. He spoke of his own battles with depression and how we can all support each other. R U OK? Day reminds us to connect with those around us, at home, at work and the communities in which we live. Make it a priority every day to connect and check in with others.
An extended lunchtime was given and the boys were treated to the 'Lights, Camera, Pius' Film Festival. This was a combination of a variety of films created by the Pius community. Most of the Junior School made their way into the gym to be entertained and lots of chatter and smiles ensued at the end of lunch as they talked about their favourite films. For those boys who remained in the playground they were entertained by the musical talents of some of the senior boys. A great day was had by all.
ICAS English: On 31st July all boys in the Junior School sat the ICAS English test. This test assesses reading and language skills in a range of contexts. The following aspects of texts are assessed and reported: text comprehension—reading for meaning—in literary and factual texts; the writer’s craft in selecting particular text types, vocabulary and techniques; syntax; and vocabulary. The questions require students to locate, identify, sequence, explain, interpret, analyse and infer information in and about texts.
Again St Pius X College had some outstanding results and the following boys were presented with their certificates of distinction last Friday at our Junior School assembly:
- Year 5: Robert Oner, James Slade, Jet Stump, Sebastian Blane, Christian Wong, Dylan Turnell, James Furini, Matthew Sissons and Jaydon Akouri.
- Year 6: Sam Hollinger, Lucas Spinetti, Maxwell Forbes, Eliot Sanders, Victor Mosmann and Blake Markulin
Have Your Say: The NSW Government wants to ensure our education system is preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. In order to make future changes they want to hear from you on what you think the key issues are that the NSW Curriculum Review should address. Your feedback will be collated with other responses to identify themes which will inform draft recommendations for the review. Consultation runs from 3 September to 30 November 2018.
Here are some questions that might be helpful to get you started. We want to keep the conversation as broad as possible so don’t be limited by these suggestions.
- What should the purpose of schooling be in the 21st century?
- What knowledge, skills and attributes should every student develop at school?
- How could the curriculum better support every student’s learning?
- What else needs to change?
There are three ways that you can have your say….
- Share your thoughts: Quick feedback
- More to say: Online submission
- Join a conversation: Attend a roadshow
Reminders: The collections below are continuing. It will assist us if the boys could have their Walkathon money in by the end of this term to the class teachers. All raffle ticket money and stubs need to be returned to the silver box outside the College Finance Office.
- Collection and return of the Walkathon money;
- Bringing in treats for the farmers – these are being collected each morning in Homerooms;
- Selling and returning the Raffle Tickets.
Year 6 Science Fair Invitation:
P&F NEWS & EVENTS: Please see the P&F page of this newsletter for all news and events, including those for Years 5 and 6.
TERM 3 CALENDAR
A THOUGHT TO PONDER
Mrs S Iwatani - Acting Head of Junior School
Highlights from the Junior Resource Centre
Left: 27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does!
31 Ways to celebrate Hobbit Day
Hobbit Day is nearly upon us – Birthday cake on September 22 sounds like an adventure.
Australian Reading Hour - Thursday 20th September 2018
Make a date with a book and celebrate the wonder of reading on 20th September 2018. Rediscover or reintroduce yourself to the benefits of reading. Take the time to learn, grow, escape and relax. I know I will.
It doesn’t matter what time of the day you pick up the book, just dedicate one hour to the cause!
Why an hour? Libraries found readers engaged readily with setting aside a very achievable hour for reading on the nominated day.
https://www.readinghour.org.au/
Mrs Martin’s Book Trail – Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee-Shetterly (Author), Laura Freeman (Illustrator).
There’s no business like show business with these leading ladies topping the bill. If you're a STEM-lover, this book about the NASA women who put a man on the moon is for you! You probably watched the film, Hidden Figures, about four of these brilliant women. Their extraordinary talent is an inspiration to us all.
Happy Reading!
Mrs E Martin - Junior Librarian
Junior School Sport
Thursday Sport: at Oxford Falls. Trials/training continues for Basketball, Cricket, Softball and Tennis.
Year 5 Parents: At this stage I need to plan for Saturday Sport in 2019. I require all Year 5 boys to complete their Online Sport Preference Form for 2019. Relevant information is on the St Pius X School App. The online form can also be accessed directly by clicking this link: Sports Preference Form 2019
Athletics: Our athletes performed admirably at the CIS Carnival last week. A huge congratulations to Jacob Magner who, in a PB, qualified for the PSSA (State Champs) as a Top 3 finisher in the U12/13yrs 800m. We wish him well as he prepares for this two-day event in mid-October.
- Jacob Magner – 3rd in the U12/13’s 800m final in 2 min 26.88 sec
- Dominic D’Souza – 11th in the U10’s 100m in 14.72 sec
- Orlando Gregory – 9th in the Jnr Discus (22.05m) and 24th in the U10’s 100m in 15.45 sec
- Angus Hunt – 8th in the U11’s High Jump (1.30m)
Basketball Camps: Spring holiday sessions are running through the break under the direction of our professional external coaching team. This is a great opportunity to upskill prior to the season re-commencing in Term 4. Students from Years 5-9 can book any or all of the 6 days available (9am – 3pm) @ $50 per day:
- Week 1: Monday 1st, Tues 2nd, Wed 3rd October
- Week 2: Monday 8th, Tues 9th, Wed 10th October.
All sessions are at Chatswood Campus and boys bring their own lunch. Places on each day will be limited. Follow this link to enrol: https://www.trybooking.com/428113
Basketball: Grading continues this Thursday. Team lists for the Term 4 Season will go onto the App in the next week with the season draw and information letter also available. The first game of season is on Saturday 20th October.
NSTA Tennis: Grading for the new Term 4 Season has been completed. The season begins on 20th October and relevant information including team lists and a draw will be disseminated to players after the grading meeting. Please see the Senior Sports page for further details.
Softball: A season draw and team list will be available via the App in the next week. The first game of the Term 4 season is on Saturday 20th October.
Swimming: Our Thursday Sport Swim Program begins in November. Please return the Grading Form (Year 5 students) and SEA Australia Waiver (Year 6 students).
Winter Sport/Co-curricular Photos: Our Winter Sport/Co-curricular photos have now been taken. Hard-copy order forms were given to students and are due back by the end of this term (to the office). A PDF form is also attached should you require it.
Mr G Virgona - Junior School Sportsmaster
From the Rugby Club
Save the Date: Wednesday, 12th December 2018 – Inaugural SPX Rugby Club Golf Day at Roseville Golf Club from 1pm - ‘Ambrose Shotgun Start’. Further details to be provided in coming weeks and bookings will open shortly. Lady golfers most welcome and encouraged to play.
(Please note the date has now been moved from initially notified date of 28th November).
Paul O'Neill - President SPX Rugby Club