MindMatters for Students & Families
- 'Parent to Child' Reflection
- Two Mentoring Events: Canoe/Bushwalk/Swim activity and Rockclimbing
- Boxercise at the College for Years 5-12 every Thursday and Friday morning at 7.30am
- Parenting Series Part 2: "HSC with less stress"
- Save the Date - Friday 1st June 2018: White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner
- Counselling Team Contacts
'Parent to Child'
For ALL Parents and Carers: Something to reflect upon
Every now and then I think that it is important for each of us, as parents and carers of children and adolescents, to stop and reflect on our empowering role as a parent or carer. Never lose sight of the bigger picture - parenting is all part of a journey.
Mentoring Activities
Our first mentoring outdoor activity takes place this Friday 9th March with many of our paired mentors/mentees participating in this Canoe/Bushwalk/Swim event. We are most grateful to the Sailors Bay Sea Scout Association who have kindly allowed us the use of their canoes for the afternoon.
Please note that those Year 5 students unable to participate in this activity due to their Year 5 Camp will have the opportunity to go Rockclimbing at Artarmon with their buddies on Friday 23rd March. Letters and permission slips are available from Mr Russo.
These 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.
"HSC with less stress": Registration now open
Part 2 of our Parenting Seminar Series - HSC with Less Stress - will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday 22nd March 2018 in the Sarto Centre. Stay tuned for further information and to register. Parents can register for this free event via the link https://www.trybooking.com/358240
Ms J McCarthy - Counsellor
Save the Date: Friday 1st June 2018
White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner
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.
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
Liam deserves our ongoing support, so please consider your position and get on board if you can. Thank you!
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