From the Principal
- Prayer
- Final Days of Year 12
- Congratulations to Year 12 Major Award Recipients
- House Cup
- End of Term 3
- COVID-19 Regulations Update - Masks no longer mandatory on public transport
- Summer Uniform
- Climate Movie Presentation
- Year 9 Camps
Prayer
We pray for each of our Year 12 students as they prepare for the Higher School Certificate.
PRAYER BEFORE MY HSC EXAMS
Loving God, I know that I am not alone in these exams
because you are here with me now and you love me.
Help me to remain calm, to remember the information I need,
and to trust that you have a wonderful plan for my life.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will opened to you."
Final Days of Year 12
I speak personally and on behalf of the school community when I offer our prayers, support and appreciation to the Year 12 students as they conclude their journey at St Pius X College and head towards their HSC examinations.
The students have had the opportunity to enjoy a few activities during their last days here at the College, with a Students vs Staff Basketball game, a handball competition last week, and a breakfast BBQ yesterday.
We held a wonderful Internal Graduation at the Concourse yesterday where we had the opportunity to celebrate Year 12's contribution to the College and today we held their Graduation Mass in Our Lady of Dolours Parish Church led by Fr David and then the Graduation lunch at Miramare Gardens Terrey Hills.
OUR FIRST HSC EXAM COMMENCES ON WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER
Congratulations to the Year 12 Major Award Recipients
Academic Honours First Class
Elliot Cook, Ronan Crispe, Benjamin Cullen, Max Leo, Justin Park and William Staber
Academic Honours
Joshua Sheather, Luka Wetherill, Christian Xeni and Peter Yastreboff
Academic Excellence
Leo Blane, Jayden Chan, Anthony Elliott, Jonah Gonzales, William Halliday, Frank Houlihan, Jack Leonard, Simon Magner, Flynn McDonald, Oscar Macdonald, Logan Nicey, Jake Ormsby, Max Oswald, William Ramsbottom, Joseph Reyes, Tomas Ribas and Alex Vaccher
Academic Colour Awards
Academic Blue
Cody Choi, Peter Yastreboff and Chrisopher Zilifian
Academic Silver
Anthony Elliott
Academic Gold
Max Leo, Justin Park and William Staber
Major Awards
Br M M O'Connor Prize for General Excellence and Leadership - William Staber
The Br J R Killian Award for Personal Character and Influence on the Life of the College - Benjamin Cullen
The Macquarie University Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement - Max Leo
The St Pius X Old Boys' Association Shield for the Best All Rounder - Thomas Marren
The Br Coll MacDonald Award for Consistent Effort and Desire to Improve - Ronan Crispe
The New Street Medal (being a Good Man for Others) - William Ramsbottom
The Tom Van Dijk Spirit of St Pius Award - Justin Park
The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award for Leadership and Teamwork - Elliot Cook
The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Future Innovator's Award - Peter Yastreboff
The Theo Scarf Shield for Sportsman of the Year - Christopher Zilifian
The Simon D'Arcy Trophy for Contribution to Sport at St Pius X College - Bailey Perkins
The Alan Ward Memorial Prize for Contribution to Music and Performing Arts - Anthony Elliott
The Keith Kellett Award for the Leading Senior Band Member - Thomas Goodwin-Barlow
The Craig Ruddy Award for Outstanding Visual Arts Student - Leo Blane
The Australian Olympic Change-Maker Award - Simon Magner and Jamie Todd
House Cup
Congratulations to Treacy House who were announced as the winners of this year's House Cup on Monday at Assembly. Treacy amassed a tally of 5257 points, with Rice second accumulating 4840 points. Third was Purton followed closely behind by Barron in fourth. Congratulations to Oliver Aylmer and Treacy House for this year's great win!
End of Term 3
Today is the final day of Term 3, as we have the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II tomorrow and Friday is a Staff Development Day. Term 4 will commence on Monday 10 October.
COVID-19 Regulations Update
Another change to COVID-19 regulations was announced today by the NSW Government. From today, masks are no longer mandatory on public transport. The government, however, continues to recommend the wearing of masks when people cannot physically distance from others.
This change will affect students travelling to and from school, as well as students travelling on buses to and from Oxford Falls. We have announced this change to students at an Assembly today, where we also advised that students and staff are still welcome to wear a mask if they choose.
Students return to school for the start of Term 4 in full Summer Uniform
A reminder that students return to school for the start of Term 4 in full Summer Uniform. The Uniform Shop has closed for the term and will reopen on Monday 10 October at 8.00 am.
The Summer Uniform consists of a regulation grey (Year 5 – 10) or white short sleeve shirt (Year 11 & 12) that does up at the collar and worn with the College tie. The College blue shorts or grey trousers (Years 7-12 only) are worn at the waist supported by a black belt. If wearing shorts our boys wear the College long socks with garters, or black or grey socks with the long pants. Footwear must be black leather lace-up school shoes that take a shine.
On colder days, the College jumper is able to be worn. The College rain jacket is only to be worn on wet days and/or as part of their Sports Uniform. The College Uniform also includes the College Backpack.
Climate Movie Presentation
Monday night was a night of great excitement for our Drama students who were involved last year in the making of the Climate Movies. The movies were shown on Monday night at the Sarto Centre, along with other entertainment during the evening. Congratulations to Ms Penny Lindley for her organisation of this evening.
Year 9 Camps in Term 4
In Term 4 our Year 9 students will be having their Camps at the College’s retreat facility, Workul Koo. It is on the beach at Terrigal and the boys will have a great experience. They will attend camp in their Homeroom classes, commencing in Week 1. I thank Mr Gillogly, Mr Dobb, Ms Barwick, Mr Kovacic, Mr Barnes, Mr O'Byrne, Mr Ryan, Mr Perry, Ms Wang, Mrs Lee and Mr Quilty who will be attending the camps.
Mr John Couani - Principal