ANZAC DAY

Term 2 commenced with a whole school liturgy to commemorate ANZAC Day.

We thank Rod Nairn for speaking with the students about the importance of ANZAC Day and the ongoing work undertaken around the world by the members of the Australian Defence Forces. 

On Friday 2nd May, our School Captains and Vice Captains accompanied Mrs Tyson to the ANZAC Combined Schools Assembly to lay a wreath at the McCabe Park Cenotaph.

WAKAKIRRI UPDATE

The staff, students and parents have been working hard over the past term with our SPX Wakakirri performance, ‘Every Crack Makes You Stronger,’ and it is looking FANTASTIC! We have 105 performers and 15 backstage crew working together to bring this story to life through dance and drama!

Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall,
A proud egg with dreams so tall.
He loved the view, the sky so blue,
But what happened next, no one knew.

Humpty, don't give up, you’re not done!
Your journey’s just begun!
Look at your cracks — they make you unique,
It’s not the end, but a chance to seek.

The journey of healing was not so quick,

It took time, patience, and a little bit of grit.

Will Humpty Dumpty find his inner strength and face his fear of heights? Will a little help from his Nursery Rhyme friends (5 monkeys who jump on the bed, Incy Wincy Spider, Hickory Dickory Dock and more) be the encouragement he needs? 

Come and watch the SPX Waka Team at Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Friday 15th August (night performance) to find out! Stay tuned for ticket information in the coming weeks.

All welcome to support our students.

  2025 NAIDOC Celebrations - Save the date

We are excited to invite all families to our NAIDOC Week 2025 celebration on Wednesday, 3rd July at 11:40am. This special event will include an official Welcome, Smoking Ceremony and Blessing of our new Yarning Circle, followed by Indigenous games and craft activities, supported by the Berry Sports and Recreation team. The entire school will participate in these meaningful activities, fostering connection and cultural understanding.

The celebration will conclude with an afternoon tea and yarn for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. We warmly encourage all parents and carers to attend and join us in this important occasion.

Mark your calendars – we look forward to celebrating together!

Illawarra Regional da Vinci Decathlon Day

On Wednesday, April 30th, 16 of our students proudly represented SPX at the Regional da Vinci Decathlon Day. This exciting interschool event, inspired by the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon, focused on the theme of Sustainability. Our students showcased remarkable resilience and perseverance as they competed across ten challenging academic disciplines.

Our two teams demonstrated their skills in Mathematics, English, Science, Code Breaking, Engineering, Ideation, Creative Producers, Art and Poetry, Cartography, and Legacy. 

We are incredibly proud of the following students for their dedication and achievements: Ezekiel B, Sophie C, Claudia D, Logan D, Tom F, Dylan L, Catherine O, Zoe S, Julien C, Cody F, Olivia H, Levi L, Sonny L, Scarlett P, Chloe R, and Tommy R.

Their participation in the da Vinci Decathlon highlights their academic abilities and commitment to teamwork, supporting each other, and using creative thinking to solve complex problems. Their resilience and perseverance throughout the competition were truly inspiring. We are genuinely proud of these students and would like to congratulate them all for representing our school in such a commendable manner.

Update from the eSafety Commissioner

For any parent who has watched the Netflix drama Adolescence and was left highly disturbed by the harmful impact that social media is having on young men and boys, you are not alone. 

It’s hard to think of a show that has captured the world’s attention so fully and shone a much-needed light on the dangerous impact of misogynistic content, algorithms and influencers on the minds of young men and boys.  

Shockingly, despite our best efforts as parents to raise great kids, it is not a fair fight when tech companies and algorithms can influence our teenagers within seconds.  

As Australia’s national online safety educator, nothing is more important to us than ensuring young people are safe to create, connect and explore the wonders of technology and the internet.

It’s what motivates us in every aspect of our work, whether we’re connecting with educators, parents and young people to develop digital literacy and resilience resources, encouraging the tech industry to take a Safety by Design approach by putting safety at the forefront of the design, or developing guidance to prevent under 16-year-olds from having accounts on certain social media services.

eSafety Resources

eSafety resources to help you and your community navigate the risks facing young people online:

• Register for our free 45-minute parent webinar, exploring the online experiences of boys and young men, to understand the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity
   
• Listen to ABC Fran Kelly and eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant unpack the themes of Adolescence, including toxic masculinity and the online manosphere
   
• Listen to ABC Big Ideas! to hear eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant and other experts in their fields discuss how parents can better support young people to navigate the risks and threats online
   
• Read our blog about how eSafety is shining a light on the dark forces manipulating our teenagers
   
• Read eSafety's young men online research series which explores young men's experiences and how they can be supported to develop healthy and positive masculinities
   
• For the young person in your life: explore our resources for young people. 

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