INPROFILE JUNIOR SCHOOL EXCITED FOR THE NEW YEAR! - AUTUMN 2019 - ST PIUS X COLLEGE
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The 2019 theme is Unity in Community. Colloquially expressed by Year 12, 2019 as the opportunity to “Get Amongst It”, it invites all students and members of the wider St Pius X College Community to participate as fully as possible in the life of the College. 'I encourage you all to involve yourselves in new activities. New sport, new music groups, chess, debating, mindmatters, peer mentoring; any new activity you come across, get amongst it. You only get out, what you put in. This has never been more true for our situation here at school. The more you are involved in college life, the more you feel part of the wider school community. With this, comes pride and enjoyment of our school, which is exactly what your 2019 student leadership team aims to achieve through the implementation of our Unity in Community theme. You only get out what you put in.' Excerpt from Oliver Tysoe’s Leaders' Investiture Speech 2018 2 PIUS InProfile
principal’s Welcome Welcome to the Autumn 2019 edition of Pius In Profile. The College year started with recognition of the excellent Our Prefects introduced the HSC results of 2018. It was very satisfying to see the class theme to the student body of 2018 fulfil their potential in so many academic areas on Monday 5 February and including the Sciences and Humanities. It is encouraging it was officially launched at our commencement Mass, to note that so many of the high achieving students celebrated by Fr Jim McKeon on Tuesday 12 February, also had very busy lives around the College – excellent in the presence of Mr Leuenberger, Deputy Director of examples of the benefits of a holistic education in the EREA. Unity in Community encompasses all of the EREA Edmund Rice tradition. Once again, this magazine will Touchstones. highlight the many different aspects of life in the College I know that the coming year will bring successes, as well and its extended community. as challenges, but am confident that we have a fine team Our 2018 theme, Stewards of Creation, reflected Pope of teachers and students to lead us into the future. Francis’ exhortation for all people to engage in an John Couani ‘ecological conversion’ to care for the planet. Our theme PRINCIPAL of Unity in Community in 2019 reflects the message contained within St Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians 12:12-14: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptised into one body, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. The theme was determined by our 2019 Year 12 leaders, with the catch cry, “Get Amongst It”. The leaders are urging that students should actively participate Official Party at the College Commencement Mass in all aspects of College life. The slogan is central to a wider sphere of school activities. Students should take advantage of the many aspects of the College’s Catholic Mission and Identity, well-being initiatives, sports programs, cultural activities and academic pursuits. fide et labore THROUGH FAITH AND HARD WORK PIUS InProfile 3
LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS A High Achiever’s Insight Joshua Rayner St Pius X provided me with motivated and passionate teachers who were always willing to help outside of class College Dux ATAR 99.45 time, and who helped me improve. I owe a lot to the »» HSC All Rounder entire St Pius X Community who have helped me succeed »» Macquarie University Prize for academically and in personal development. I’ve had a lot of Outstanding Academic Achievement great memories and close friends at St Pius X and will always »» Academic Honours First Class be thankful to the College. »» College Gold for Academic Studies My advice for younger students is have fun and not to take »» College Blue for Cricket school too seriously. While the HSC is a challenge and will Studying Commerce/Advanced Studies at Sydney University require hard work, it’s more important to still have fun, What did you enjoy most about your time at St Pius X - the participate in extra-curricular actives and to have something friendships that I made and the relationships that will last a to look forward to. Academic success will come if you’re lifetime. happy and have time to get away from the books. The genuine enjoyment of school helped me improve My tips for getting good results and managing the HSC are to academically. engage in extra-curricular activities and have commitments My best memories were representing the school in Rugby that you look forward to. Work hard but base your study and Cricket, and the Queensland Tour. School sport helped schedules around other activities so you can learn to me develop as a person and to make friendships that will last manage time. Also, use effective study techniques and a lifetime. use your teachers as much as possible. They will always be willing to help. Summary of HSC Results by ATAR College Dux Joshua Rayner First in NSW History Extension Jasper Choi All Rounders (attained Band 6 in 10 or more units) Hunter Clarke Daniel Hall Phillip Cullen Nikita Papastamatis Isaac Fong Joshua Rayner Distinguished Achievers (attained a Band 6 or Band E4)* 127 mentions Total Number of Bands 5, 6, E3 and E4 434 Courses above the State Average 73% Summary of HSC results by ATAR ATAR 99 and above 2 students ATAR 95 and above 17 students ATAR 90 and above 32 students ATAR 80 and above 70 students * Includes Year 11 Mathematics Accelerants Jasper Choi, 1st in NSW History Extension Congratulations to the High Achievers ATARS over 90 and Mr Couani 4 PIUS InProfile
LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS 2019 Leaders' Investiture Willoughby Deputy Mayor, Councillor Judith Rutherford addressed the St Pius X College community at the 2019 Student Leaders' Investiture on November 1, 2018 at the Concourse Chatswood. She reminded the emerging Leaders in her welcoming address that being a leader is not only a great honour but comes with great responsibility. She outlined Forbes Magazine top 5 things that make a good leader. These were: 1. Having faith in your beliefs 2. Making the hard choices Leaders' Investiture at the Concourse 3. Earning respect 4. Not leading by force but gently encouraging people to be their best and 5. Serving a greater cause She wished the new Leaders all the best and noted that upholding these qualities would not only make them great leaders in 2019 but would take Prefects 2019 Official Party at Leaders' Investiture them far in their lives beyond school. PIUS InProfile 5
Gospel Spirituality MISSION AND IDENTITY Workul Koo Opening and Blessing Traditional smoking ceremony led by Mr Kaleb Taylor Blessing and Opening of Commencement Mass “Workul Koo” The 2019 College Commencement (formerly Huntington Mass on February 12, was a wonderful House) celebration where students and staff, parents and friends committed to On November 19, students and staff do their very best in study, sport, from Christian Brothers High School performing arts and cultural activities, (CBHS) Lewisham and St Pius X College in friendships, family and all in unity in Chatswood gathered for Mass at the our community. jointly owned and newly refurbished Retreat Centre at Wamberal on the Parish Priest, Fr Jim McKeon, spoke Central Coast. The ceremony was beautifully, breaking open the scripture opened with a traditional smoking to capture what was at the heart of ceremony led by CBHS Indigenous our school – faith, support and care Advisor Mr Kaleb Taylor, along with for each other and combined effort to Indigenous students from both schools. making a better world. Fr Paul Finucane, former Chatswood The College was joined by Mr Peter Parish Priest, who is now the Parish Leuenberger, Deputy Executive Priest of Kincumber, celebrated Mass. Director of EREA and Regional Director, Oliver Tysoe (College Captain) carries the Bible into Mass This concluded with a blessing and and Br Carl Sherrin representing the then an official renaming of this facility Christian Brothers. by EREA Deputy Executive Director Mr Peter Leuenberger. The Retreat Centre is named “Workul Koo” which translates as “One God”, reflecting faith in God and our relationship with the land, all of creation, the ancestral spirits of the past, present and future. 6 PIUS InProfile
Justice and Solidarity SOCIAL JUSTICE Remembrance Day - 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day The College held its annual Remembrance Day Assembly on November 12, marking the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day, 11 November 1918. The College was Students with Daphne Dunne at Chatswood Cenotaph joined by a large number of Old Boys, members of the community, the Australian cricketer Steve Smith and Consul General of PNG, as well as Triple M’s Gus Worland. The day the President and members of the included a brilliant presentation from Chatswood RSL Club. Kaleb Taylor, Indigenous Advisor from On November 10, House Vice CBHS Lewisham, and a group of senior Captains, Class Captains and Student students from St Ignatius Riverview Leaders represented the College at who were boarders from NSW rural the Chatswood Cenotaph Ceremony. areas affected by the drought. It was The College wreath was laid by Year 5 a great community day and the boys Class Captains, Noah Joynson and Jack learnt about mental health, resilience, Fairbanks, whose proud grandmother the land and drought, Indigenous explained that Jack’s great great Uncle culture and “giving back” to the was killed on 4th May 1915, 10 days community. after the landing at Gallipoli. After the ceremony the students spoke with Mrs Year 10 Immersions Daphne Dunne, the elderly widow of During November, 26 Year 10 students local VC recipient Albert Chowne who were involved in outreach and service was KIA in 1945 in Papua New Guinea in a number of venues such as St and after whom the Willoughby Oval Edmund’s, St Gabriel’s, Bowraville, Steve Smith, cricketer, at Founder's Day Hall complex is dedicated. The Mayor Walgett and the Central Coast. While it of Willoughby, Gail Giles-Gibney, and may have been a break from the daily Councillor Anthony Mustaca OAM, routine at home and school, it certainly Old Boy of SPX and Honoured Knight was not a holiday. The students and of The Star of Italy, also took time staff were involved in the life of the to commend our students on their schools and venues, some of which contribution to the ceremony. were undoubtedly challenging. The Remembrance Day Centenary It was great to connect with the kids was commemorated by the historic and break down walls between our unveiling of a new plaque adjacent culture and theirs. We had a chance to the cross in the Garden of to go out and hear Dreamtime stories Remembrance in Chatswood. It reads: and really get to know the kids. When you go home tell them of us and Charlie Cullen, Year 10 say, “They gave their tomorrow for our today.” Walgett Immersion Thanks Founder’s Day Thanks and congratulations go to all Mr Adrian Brannan, Mr Sean Brannan, On November 23, the College staff who worked tirelessly in ensuring Ms Annie Bryant, Ms Denise Ramsey celebrated the Annual College these events ran like clockwork. and Ms Bettina Spanyik. Founder’s Day with special guests, Particular thanks goes to Mr Ed Codsi, PIUS InProfile 7
TEACHING AND LEARNING Staff Service Awards The College recognised staff members who have worked at the College for more than 20 years, during Term 4 Founders Day celebrations. Staff who served 25 years or more have been recognised previously. Staff Service Awards Below is the list of staff who were acknowledged in 2018 From left in top photo: Mr Patrick Cogan 21 Years Mr Kiaran O’Byrne 24 Years Ms Maxine Hunt 23 Years Mr Steve Quilty 22 Years Ms Leisa Proc 20 Years Ms Judy Black 25 Years Ms Melissa King 25 Years Ms Marianne Erickson 21 Years Ms Sue Cheney 20 Years Mr Rick Russo 25 Years New Staff 2019 Ms Tracey Bates 21 Years (absent in photo) New Staff for 2019 ICAS English Assessment of these students received a High Distinction for their participation in the The College welcomes the following High Distinction Awards Assessment. Seven St Pius X College new teaching and support staff in 2019 For over 30 years the University of NSW students received High Distinctions. From left in photo: Global Assessments have conducted Mr James Quinn – TAS the ICAS Assessment in Australia with National Writing Mr Paul Donovan - PD/H/PE and RE over one million entries annually from Mrs Jacqueline Loughman - English, HSIE over 6,300 schools in Australia and Competition Winners New Zealand. In addition, students With a dramatic short story, “The Case Ms Felicity van Riet - HSIE from over 20 countries including Hong of the Cold War”, Liam Benson, Luke Mrs Annabel Gunns - Learning Support McManus, Ryan Pratt and Taylor Alan, and Enrichment Coordinator Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the USA participate in ICAS representing St. Pius X College, were Mr Antony Horan - Mathematics, Science each year. one of three schools (from the Years’ & STEM 10 to 12 division) to be awarded in Mr Nathanael Primrose-Heaney - Music Last year almost one million entries the annual Write a Book in Day Award Mr Fernando Mendez - TAS were received and only the top 1% Ceremony at Westmead Children’s Mr Justin Varjavandi - Science Hospital. Their story, which the Mr Nathan Mulheron - Assistant judges commended for its distinctive Principal, Mission & Identity Australian voice and its originality, Mr Chris Ure - Year 6 was up against the other 348 schools Absent in photo: competing. Mr Jack Gruber – ICT Trainee As well as developing writing skills Ms Sarah Panozzo - Student Reception and teamwork, Write a Book in a Day Mr Paul Ticli - Science and Year 8 raises money for Cancer Research and Coordinator (Returning) the stories are published and read by English High Distinction Awards Year 10: Charles Cullen, Year 9 Thomas Hopkins, Monte Tanfield, Year 8: Max Leo, young people with cancer. Ben O’Reilly, Charles Crowe-Maxwell, Benjamin Cullen 8 PIUS InProfile
Liberating Education TEACHING AND LEARNING 2018 Minister’s Award for Excellence Congratulations to Aiden Saraceno, Year 7, who was selected to receive a Highly Commended Award as part of the Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement at the Armenian Community Language School. New South Wales School of Community Edmund Rice Centre Justice Literary Writing Competition Languages Matthew Brannan from Year 9 (2018) each year, participants visit science Congratulations to Lachlan Green, was the Writing Category Winner for and technology related laboratories Japanese Beginners and Lachlan his story: "The Park Bench". and facilities, go on site tours, listen to Donlevy, Continuers French, who both lectures, take part in workshops, go to received Awards from NSL for their St Pius X College also received a social events, and participate in group commitment, effort and academic collection of books for the Senior activities that improve communication achievement for language learning. Resource Centre in recognition of its and presentation skills. The focus is enthusiastic submission of so many not solely on academic achievements, entries. The College congratulates and Edmund Rice Centre appreciates the work of Mr Alex Listo in but on developing well-rounded Writing Competition individuals who have the skills and encouraging student participation. A Justice Literary Writing Competition confidence to determine their futures. sponsored by the Edmund Rice Centre Youth Science Forum Ruairi O’Kane: appealed to over sixty students from It has opened my eyes to many other Canberra St Pius X College. Students submitted scientific fields and has made me Two Year 11, 2018 students, a piece of creative writing (short story, surer of a career in physics. I talked to Daniel Scipioni and Ruairi O’Kane, poem, speech, opinion piece, feature distinguished scientists and professors participated in the National Youth article, a video, a script, song or song from many different fields who gave me Science Forum over the Christmas lyrics etc) that had a focus on issues advice on what I should prioritize and holiday break. The 12-day residential of social justice, including Aboriginal what to expect of a career in science. program provided students a broader justice, refugees and people seeking My two favourite trips where to ANU’s understanding of the diverse study asylum, climate change, homelessness, particle accelerator and the radio and career options available in mental health, gender, equality and telescope. science, technology, engineering and bullying. Entries were judged in two mathematics (STEM). Run in January categories Years 7 - 9 and Years 10 - 12. National Writing Competition Winners Luke McManus, Ryan Pratt, Awardees: Lachlan Donlevy Continuers French, Aiden Saraceno, Highly Liam Benson and Taylor Alan with Ms Keighery. Commended Award and Lachlan Green Japanese Beginners PIUS InProfile 9
PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS Join the fun at the Ukelele and Guitar Club Miguel Alvarez inspires Stage 4 students Studies show that learning to play a The Performing Arts Department proudly Ukulele & Guitar Club - musical instrument, acting, singing, offers students private tuition in the Uke Can Do It! composing and dancing offer enormous following areas: Ukulele & Guitar Club – Directed by benefits to a child’s brain function and »» Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Music Staff & Visiting Artists. health. With that in mind, the College Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba) has on offer many opportunities for Wednesday Lunchtimes Music Rm 1 »» Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, boys to get involved in 2019 including. Clarinet, Saxophone) for beginners in 5-12. Guitars and Ukes provided, or boys can bring their own. »» String Ensembles – Junior, Intermediate »» Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double and Senior, Senior String Quartet and Bass) Great Expectations Senior String Trio »» Percussion (Drum Kit, Tuned Save the date »» Choirs – Junior, Senior and Show Percussion) Under the direction of Ms Penny »» Concert Bands – Primary, Junior, »» Piano (Classical and Contemporary) Lindley, Mercy College and St Pius X Intermediate and Senior »» Guitar (Classical, Electric and Bass) College combine their talents to bring »» Digital Music Ensembles - Junior, »» Voice/Singing (Classical and this enduring tale of morality to the Intermediate and Senior Contemporary) stage of the Sarto Centre on April 2, 3 »» Drama Ensembles - Junior and Senior »» Musicianship or Music Theory and 4, 2019. (from Term 2) »» Music Production Digital Music »» Guitar Ensembles – Junior, Intermediate »» Composition and Senior »» Contemporary Dance »» Jazz Bands - Junior, Intermediate and Senior New to St Pius »» College Orchestra Break Dance and Hip »» Percussion Ensembles - Junior, Hop Classes Intermediate and Senior Break Dance - Directed by Hideo »» Dance Ensembles - Junior Hip Hop and Shinokubo of DanceCool: Tuesday Senior Break Dance 7.30am-8.30am Drama Studio for boys »» Ukulele and Guitar Club in Years 7-12. »» Elective Ensembles - Contemporary and Chamber Hip Hop Class - Directed by Tanya Carne of Dance Action: Tuesday Lunchtimes College Gym for boys in Years 5-6. Break Dance Teacher Hideo Shiokuobu and Adam Carpenter Year 10. 10 PIUS InProfile
Inclusive Community STUDENT WELLBEING Year 9 Ceroc Dance Workshop Year 9 represented the College proudly on the dance floor at Oxford Falls on November 21 where they integrated smoothly, cohesively, and with great respect, with their counterparts from Brigidine College St Ives. Buddies not Bullies Beach walk at Long Reef Buddies not Bullies Each boy then wrote a letter to a student at a fellow Edmund Rice Beach walk Education Beyond Borders School: St Pius X College as part of its Pastoral Stella Maris College Uruguay, Cardinal Care program run the MindMatters Newman College Argentina, St Marys framework, a whole of school approach Grammar School Ireland, St Anselms for mental health and wellbeing that College England, St Thomas More promotes resilience in the school Collegiate, Canada, Mt Edmund College context as well as connectedness and South Africa and Br Damien Memorial a community approach to the issue of School, USA where they introduced bullying. Directly following Founder's themselves and described what it Day, 30 peer mentors/mentees and means to be a student in the Edmund the student empowerment team left Rice tradition at St Pius X College. Oxford Falls for a beach walk from Fisherman’s Beach Collaroy, around Long Reef to Dee Why. The students Year 9 at Ceroc Dance who have had a great time getting Colegio Stella Maris - Christian Brothers to know each other during the year Maximo Tajes 7359 11500 - Montevideo engaged in conversation and just had E Safety URUGUAY www.stellamaris.edu.uy a good time as they walked along Parents from the College and the reef and beach and swam in the surrounding schools welcomed Letter from Year 7 student Darcy excellent conditions at Dee Why Beach. Dear Student, advice from the Office of the eSafety Hi my name is Darcy and I am a year 7 Commissioner on February 19. They learned first-hand how best to safely Touchstone Inclusivity student at an Edmund Rice school, St Pius X College, Sydney, Australia. I have manage online behaviours, identity and Induction Day 1 dog named Izzy and two older siblings. contact and interactions, and the Do you have any pets or siblings? This need to have conversations with their On February 8, Year 7 travelled to year we have learnt that Edmund Rice children about their online brand. Oxford Falls to learn the History of the was an Irish man with 6 siblings. Just Parents were reassured by the steps area and the College from Mr Tony after he had a baby his wife died. That Cunneen; Mindmatters community left him devastated. One day he looked and protocols the College community out the window and saw lots of poor have in place to support students building from Mr Russo, Mr Lynch and boys so he went outside to help. Ever in reinforcing positive learning Mr Stollery; Social Justice from Mr since then he was a very caring person. behaviours, and making considered, Balboa, Ms Doyle and Mr Mulheron He started making schools to help all the constructive and respectful decisions and the Edmund Rice touchstones and kids in poverty. I love to play Rugby and online. More information is available St Pius X College story from Br Carl Cricket. What sports do you like to play? for parents at the safety.gov website Sherrin and Mr Brannan. PIUS InProfile 11
SPORT Swimming Carnivals February 5 and 6 The Senior Swimming Carnival was superbly contested with results going down to the wire and the relays determining final positions. The final points scores were Rice 929, Treacy 906, Purton 891 and Barron 759. Nicholas Gladen of Year 7 broke every College House Captains adding style to the day record in the U13 age group except for the 50m Freestyle and Ben Ferguson broke the 20 year old U16 50m Freestyle record by 0.04 seconds. 2019 Senior School Age Champions were: 12 years Josh Turner 13 years Nicholas Gladen 14 years Shoaland Griffiths 15 years Aaron Lau 16 years Ben Ferguson 17 years Alex Wall Opens Liam Kerlin Junior School swimmers with Mr Couani Mr Couani presenting the House Trophy to Rice Captain Hayden Robertson The Junior Swimming Carnival was a great day of participation and sportsmanship. The boys participated well,with Barron House taking out the Trophy. 2019 Junior School Age Champions were: U10 Louis Forbes U11 Archie Ferguson Open Jonathan Yang Barron House win the Junior School Shield 12 PIUS InProfile
SPORT CONGRATULATIONS AUSTRALIAN AIR all the preceding ranks, and passing a two week course run at RAAF Base FORCE CADET SUCCESS Wagga. Cadets are tested to their Tom Jamieson, Year 12, is a member of limits under constant assessment, Tennis Champions the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) and pushed out of their comfort zones in numerous exercises. To pass, one 304 Squadron, Pymble. The AAFC is St Pius X Teams were represented must extensively display 20 intrinsic a youth development organisation across 16 matches in the NSTA qualities of leadership, and pass 13 developing leadership and future Competition finals in December. career pathways, whilst also providing academic exams. It is one of the most Of those matches 8 were finals countless opportunities, some of gruelling and challenging courses the while the others were play-offs to which are in aviation flying training. AAFC has to offer. establish final rankings in the Term 4 NSTA Competition. National Aviation Tom says the CUO course changed him Competition Winner immensely: Congratulations to Teams 3, 8, 12, Every year, the AAFC holds a 24 who won their finals and well “As you go through the ranks nationwide aviation competition, done to the Runners-Up in those you become more confident with where each state sends their best matches. two pilots to compete against other yourself. Cadets has shaped my states. It is a major achievement to confidence, but I found that when be selected with pilots being selected things didn’t go the way I wanted on their flying ability and levels of I'd look for excuses. A large part of airmanship. the course instilled in me a deep acceptance of responsibility, and the Tom was selected by NSW to fly gliders, the DG1001 type flown by the need for moral courage and integrity. AAFC. Gliders are towed into the sky I feel as if integrity underpins any by a powered aircraft and released at quality in life and it’s taken me a 2500ft above the ground to conduct while to really understand it.” a sortie. During the competition Tom completed the course with each contestant is given four flights Distinction, and as a result was where they are judged by a panel of selected as the National Banner Bearer instructors on various elements of for the graduation parade. their flying training, ranging from Representative Squash take-off and landing to aerobatics. Congratulations to Tom on his AAFC Tom came first overall, receiving achievements. It is now with great pride Dux of the competition and for his that St Pius X College can add conduct, bearing, judgement and representative squash as an application, and received the Award opportunity for its students. for Airmanship. Summer representative squash returned to St Pius X in Term 4 after Cadet Under Officer decades of an internal competition. Tom also recently achieved the highest attainable cadet rank in the AAFC – that of Cadet Under Officer (CUO). Being promoted to this rank involves separate promotions through Tom Jamieson Air Cadets Tom Jamieson with his Awards PIUS InProfile 13
OUTDOOR EDUCATION Year 9 Camp Year 9 Rites of Passage Camps were held on a rotational Homeroom basis during November with all students attending Workul Koo (Huntington House) on the Beach at Terrigal. Albeit in a comfortable setting, the camp is designed to challenge students, to reflect on their journey through life. They do this in the context of listening to others’ stories and considering how they can positively impact those they Year 9 Camp come into contact with. The Year 9 Pastoral Care Themes "Respectful Men Account from Lachlan Onslow. After settling in we walked down to Terrigal of Honour", "Rites of Passage", and the lagoon for a paddle-boarding lesson , then went to the beach where some of Gospel Spirituality Theme: "Go and do us braved a “Challenge by choice” cold 400m swim out to "Goldie” the Terrigal likewise" from the Good Samaritan swim buoy. After dinner, Uncle and Aunt of ex student Lachlan Ridley's (RIP), a Parable Luke 10: 25 – 37 - provided Gatigal man and a Wiradjuri woman, spoke to us about Aboriginal Australia. the backdrop for this. The next morning we hiked 6km, met Niko, who talked to us about mental health and wellbeing before surfing lessons followed by a drum lesson The activities of paddle boarding, with James, relating back to our Touchstones. After dinner, we had self- bushwalking, learning about Aboriginal reflection and evaluated the camp. The next morning after more surfing we spirituality and belief systems, cleaning up before walking up the Skillion and enjoyed views of the coast. surfing, swimming and environmental stewardship, and being in community with their peers, provided the stimulus Year 11 Snowy Hike for action and growth. These shared 58 students, 9 staff, an old boy and staff Thus special thanks go to those growth experiences outside the member's son completed the annual staff pictured below: classroom provided an important Snowy Hike during the last week of From left Standing: Amanda O’Brien, basis for the cohort to connect. Term 4. After much preparation and David Reay, Daniel Butler (SPX Old training students and staff spent 5 Boy), Ben Cunneen, Veronica days hiking 100 kilometres through the Kugananthan, Matt Stearn, Outdoor Kosciusko National Park. These trips Ed Coordinator Paul de Silva, Front: don’t happen without hours of planning Greg Vergona, Andrew Darbin, and preparation from College staff. Justin Donnelly and Phil Stollery. One of the Snowy Hike groups on Mt Kosciusko Thanks to the Snowy Hike Leaders 14 PIUS InProfile
OUR COMMUNITY Inclusive Community New P&F for 2019 The P&F welcomes in a new committee Vale Mr John Chaplin OAM for 2019 with a great cross section In April, former student, Mr John Chaplin OAM of year groups represented, thus passed away. He was the younger son of Mr ensuring a wider representation of the Arnold Chaplin who surveyed the original Chaplin community. New faces bring lots of Oval in Mars Road Lane Cove. John Chaplin new ideas of how the P&F can support attended the College from 3rd Grade until the students and the school. The P&F completing the Leaving Certificate in 1952. He became a successful lawyer with BHP and a long is an important part of the school term stalwart of Rotary. He was also a stalwart community, providing support with of the sport of archery. The Chaplin family activities and experiences throughout have taken a great interest in the College for the year, including Sporting Clubs, decades. John’s brother Phil is a regular attendee Immersion Programs, Music, Robotics, at College events. Our condolences go to the or Kokoda Treks. This is all focused on Chaplin Family. Courtesy Kiama Municipal Council the enrichment of the boys during their time at the College. Key Event Dates The P&F is supported by a group of Open Day Saturday 16 March volunteers activily engaged in helping out, whilst having a great time at Cocktail Party Friday 5 April events, including the Cocktail Party or Teacher’s Breakfast Friday 12 April Trivia Night. The P&F is always looking for more members and helpers to Mother’s Day Breakfast Friday 10 May assist when and however they can, Trivia Night Saturday 17 August and look forward to welcoming new Father’s Day Breakfast Friday 30 August parents in 2019. Yr5-6 Orientation Morning TBC 2019 Executive Committee Braelen Zwart – President Angelo Guerrera & James Makarewicz – P&F Meetings Old Boys Association Vice Presidents Term 1 Monday 18 March The College Sarah Gillard – Secretary Term 2 Monday 13 May congratulates Mr Renee Sullivan – Assistant Secretary Kevin Roberts, who Thomas Lau – Treasurer Term 3 Monday 26 August was College Vice Louise Johnston & Rossana Bennett – Social Term 4 AGM Monday 4 November Captain in 1990, on Coordinators his appointment Chris Tysoe – Communications Coordinator in raising funds to support Rugby as CEO of Cricket Cassie Buono – Class Parent Coordinator development at the College. Major Australia. Kevin Sponsor, Scuderia Veloce Volvo of was the youngest Lindfield had on offer a new 2018 of three Roberts boys to attend Rugby Supporters Club Volvo XC60 motor vehicle for a “hole in the College. He went on to have an Golf day one’ but this wasn’t given away on the extensive career in business before day. The SPX Rugby Supporters’ Club returning to his great love, cricket, On December 12, 2018, the St Pius X is a SPX parent body (under the SPX as an administrator. His success is no College Rugby Supporters’ Club held P & F Association) which raises funds surprise to those who remember him its inaugural fundraising Golf Day to assist the College in the on-going from school days where he displayed at the Roseville Golf Club featuring development of the College’s Rugby great leadership along with his College Rugby legends, Rod Kafer and Royce program. In 2018 some 350 boys at the Captain, Mr Adrian Brannan, who is Simmons. College from Year 5 to Year 12 played currently on staff here. These sporting personalities joined rugby. Principal, John Couani and 75 golfers PIUS InProfile 15
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