From the Principal

Prayer

As Year 12 complete their final days at St Pius X College,

we pray for them as our community celebrates

and give thanks for their many achievements.

During the Internal and External Graduation Ceremonies this week,

we will acknowledge the many areas of college life that have been

enriched by their contributions.

May the Year 12 students feel the support of this community and enter the challenges of the HSC with calm hearts and quiet confidence.

"Don’t worry about anything, but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought,

will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

End of Term 3

END OF TERM 3

I thank all students, staff and parents for a very full and rewarding term. As we close the term I congratulate Year 12 on their Graduation. It is also significant that Year 11 have concluded the HSC Preliminary Year.

START OF TERM 4

We look forward to the RETURN FOR STUDENTS ON TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER IN SUMMER UNIFORM.

House Cup

The House Cup competition accrues points from across all areas of school activity including academic awards, sporting competitions and colours, debating and public speaking, chess, music, social justice events, and reading, numeracy and literacy challenges. Most recently scores have been added for the Tennis Championship with results as follows:

  Senior Division: Jeremy Hoy    -  Senior Champion,   Michael Chang        -  Runner up

  Junior Division: Riad Lahoud  -  Junior Champion,   Declan Langreiter  -  Runner up

The Year 10 Edmund Rice Readers' Cup, where Treacy was the winning house with   190 points, followed by Rice 130, Purton 90 and Barron 80

In their final Sports Assembly as House Captains then Tom Graziotto (Treacy), Max Magee (Purton), Luke Humphrey (Barron) and Jordan Smith (Rice) were able to congratulate the recently appointed Semester 2 House Vice Captains:

                                      [  Year 10      -  Amechi Okwechime

                                      [  Year 9        -  Jeremiah Cuachon

       Barron House   [  Year 8        -  Joel Ghannoum

                                      [  Year 7        -   Patrick Moore

                                       [  Year 10      -  Harry Lee     

                                       [  Year 9        -  Alex Marx

       Purton House    [  Year 8        -  Nicholas Fusca

                                       [  Year 7        -  Zachary Davidson

                                       [  Year 10      -  Robert Parisi

                                       [  Year 9        -  Michael Darbinian

       Rice House         [  Year 8        -  Zachary Fleming

                                       [  Year 7        -  Riley Kennedy

                                      [ Year 10       -  Justin Porter

                                      [  Year 9        -  Robert Kraszeweski

       Treacy House   [  Year 8        -  Adrian Alvarez

                                      [  Year 7        -  Alexander Hart

The House Cup was then presented to Luke Humphrey representing Barron House who earned 4115 points, ahead of Treacy with 3887, Purton 3876 and last but not least Rice  with 3504 House Cup points. Congratulations to Barron who have not won the House Cup since 2011 and we look forward to the next generation of House Captains leading their teams through the 2016- 2017 Competition:

2017 House Captains 

   Barron House    -    Joshua Thrum

   Purton  House   -    Daniel Greenland

   Rice House          -    Samuel John

   Treacy  House    -    Brodie Jones

The House Vice Captains will join their Semester 1 counterparts at the Term 4 Junior Leaders Forum and also assist at House and Year activities and excursions including the Term 4 Year 5 Kokoda Track Memorial Excursion. We have received some glowing reports on the manner in  which our Semester 1 House Captains and Junior Class Captains represented us at the April Schools Remember Anzac Ceremony in Hyde Park so well done to all involved.

Olympic and Paralympic Closing Ceremony

St Pius X College held its own closing ceremony for the Olympics on Monday with particular focus on the incredible feats of the Australian Paralympians. Australia ultimately won 79 medals – 21 Gold, 29 Silver and 29 Bronze. All these athletes are incredible. They demonstrate courage and the ability to overcome physical and mental challenges.  They show us spirit of competition and international cooperation.

You may wish to view the inspirational clip sent to all students entitled:

Yes I Can  -  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IocLkk3aYlk

Our Paralympians have shown the rest of us the way ahead into the future.  If you need inspiration – look no further than our great athletes.

Employment Opportunities

The College requires two experienced and efficient Administration Staff to join our team on a permanent basis.  The College is seeking full-time or part-time employees.  Responsibilities include:

• Administration Support
• Receptionist Duties
• Word Processing
• Data Entry
• Data Base Work
• First Aid

Administration Officer - Student Reception

Attendance Roll Officer / Bookhire Officer

Visit the College website for application form and more detailed information regarding the two roles www.spx.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries please email Ann Brady -  abrady@stpiusx.nsw.edu.auApplications to the Principal close 7th October 2016.

St Pius X College Chatswood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All positions are subject to Mandatory Screening

College Uniform

I wish to compliment our young men who wear their Uniform and present themselves so proudly each day. In Term 4 the Students return on Tuesday, 11th October, in full Summer Uniform.

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 shoes that take a shine.

On colder days, the college jumper is able to be worn. The new College rain jacket has been an excellent addition that our students enjoy wearing on wet days and as part of their Sports Uniform.

The College Uniform also includes the College Back Pack.

As the end of Term 3 approaches, some of our young men will definitely need a haircut before returning in Term 3. In obtaining haircuts for your son, it must be an even grade and of a style and length unlikely to cause comment. Shaved sides with longer fringes hanging over the top and exaggerated parts are not permissible. Hair must be clean, tidy, gel-less and of natural colour.

These regulations are standard for all, ensuring your son’s own good self-discipline as we join together as one Pius community.

Thank you for reminding your son on leaving home in the morning of these routine Uniform, Grooming and Hair regulations. We are very proud of our boys who deserve praise for presenting themselves so well. We encourage their excellent attire and well-groomed appearance to continue on their return in Term 4.

Mr Mark Casey - Deputy Principal