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Class of 2017 The Class of 2017 were well led by College Captain, Joseph Unwin as they embraced the 2017 theme of Gospel Spirituality.
The young men led the College in a variety of areas: academic, spiritual, sport and outdoor education, music, drama, arts, robotics, debating, social justice, service and student wellbeing initiatives.
They made a very worthwhile contribution to the heritage and life of the College, and we wish them every success for the future. They will be proud ambassadors for the College in the future.
Many people contributed to the success of the year. The College teaching and administrative staff have ably supported the boys throughout their years at the College. Of course great credit should also be given to the families whose support of the Class of 2017 contributed so much to making them fine young men. I am confident that our Year 12 Graduates will go forward in their lives and make a positive contribution to our world.
John Couani PRINCIPAL
fide et laboreTHROUGH FAITH AND HARD WORK
Congratulations
College DuxLuke Banicevic
All Rounders (attained Band 6 in 10 or more units)
Luke BanicevicAndrew Jackson
Distinguished Achievers (attained a Band 6 or Band E4)*
87 mentions
Total Number of Bands 5, 6, E3 and E4418
Courses above the State Average75%
Summary of HSC results by ATARATAR 95 and above 7 students ATAR 90 and above 19 studentsATAR 80 and above 55 students
Mathematics Achievements 49 Band 6 across all Mathematic Courses William Maniatis 99
* Includes Year 11 Mathematics Accelerants
Luke Banicevic • 99.35 Daniel Butler Julian Di Ciano Jamie Ferreira
Charles Fisscher Sean Gomez Matthew Hall Patrick Howe
Andrew Jackson Anthony Kelly Hamish Knox Peter Maniatis
William Maniatis Harrison Robson Matthew Staal Ping (Corwin) Tey
Joseph Unwin Thomas Ventura Liam Zucconi
High Achievers ATARS 90 and above
Luke Banicevic College Dux ATAR 99.35
» College Dux » HSC All Rounder » Academic Honours » College Blue for Academic Studies » Edmund Rice Leadership Award » Snowy Mountains Hike » Peer Mentor
Studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Science at UNSW.
Andrew Jackson ATAR 98.95
» HSC All Rounder » Macquarie University Prize for
Outstanding Academic Achievement » Academic Honours First Class » College Gold for Academic Studies » Edmund Rice Leadership Award » College Prefect (Mission and Identity Portfolio) » College Silver for Debating » Peer Support Leader » Edmund Rice Society Leader
Studying a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism)/International Studies at UTS
What I enjoyed most about my time at Pius were the friendships I built up over the years with not just my peers but also teachers. These connections created a positive learning environment at school which allowed me to reach my academic potential.
St Pius provided me with someone to talk to whenever times got tough and the pressure was on. The whole college community had my back and supported me with vigour, something I owe a lot of my academic success to. The college also offered numerous opportunities for co-curricular activity which was a chance to break away from the books for a brief time while also encouraging my own personal development into a young adult.
My tips for getting excellent results and managing the HSC are to begin a routine early, where your time is allocated based on your strengths and weakness. Focus more time on those subjects you find most difficult. Create a formal timetable where each hour of the day is spent achieving certain goals that will contribute to even bigger goals and milestones.
My best memory was the Yr10 immersion to Bowraville where I immersed myself in Aboriginal culture while also gaining a greater understanding of the challenges facing Aboriginal communities. The experience was transformative and inspired my current work with Edmund Rice Camps Australia.
My advice for younger students is to choose subjects you enjoy. I had a choice of dropping General Maths (where I was a Band 6) or French Continuers (where I was averaging a Band 5). Despite my results, I was highly passionate about French and decided to drop Maths. I actually found studying for French enjoyable and was therefore motivated to continue to work hard in order to improve, culminating in a Band 6 result.
For success in the HSC, I recommend developing thorough research. The top-range essays are the ones that demonstrate a deep and sophisticated understanding of the set question and this is not achieved by gathering information from the first website you come across. Rather, I recommend signing up for the NSW State Library where you can gain online access to thousands of scholarly articles which provide detailed analysis and discussion, particularly relevant to writing English essays.
William Maniatis ATAR 98.10
» Academic Honours First Class » Academic Gold » Macquarie University Faculty of Business
and Economics Dean’s Scholarship » University of Sydney Year 10 Academic
Excellence Award » Br V A Howard 2013 Academic
Scholarship » Br G D Kerr 2016/2017 Academic Scholarship » Academic Prefect » Edmund Rice Leadership Award » Peer Support Leader » College Silver for Music » Snowy Mountains Hike
Studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies as a Dalyell Scholar at the University of Sydney.
Pius allowed me to create a myriad of unforgettable memories with the lifelong friends I forged, and also to accomplish many extraordinary academic achievements. Pius provided me with the guidance, support and a wealth of opportunities to develop and enhance myself both academically and as a young man, allowing me to firmly establish who I am for a life beyond high school.
My advice for younger students is to establish solid work ethics as early as possible; learn how to avoid procrastination and remove yourself from distractions. The later you leave this essential lesson, the harder it becomes to break bad habits that can significantly affect your performance in anything you do. Another piece of advice is to take every opportunity you can so that you may enjoy your time at high school to the fullest and avoid regretting the opportunities you let slide.
My tips for getting good results are to aim high, develop solid work ethics and allow nothing to stop you from achieving your goals. Don’t let people tell you that ‘you can only do your best’ as there is no limit to what one can achieve if they genuinely apply themselves.
Daniel ButlerATAR 97.80
» College Vice Captain » Academic Honours First Class » College Gold for Academic Studies » Brother J R Killian Award for Personal
Character and Influence on the Life of the College
» College Silver for Debating » College Blue for Music » The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award » Kokoda Expedition and the Snowy Mountains Hike in 2016 » Edmund Rice Leadership Award » Peer Support Leader » College Squash Captain » Kieran Waddell Memorial Shield for Leading Opens Squash Player
Joseph Unwin ATAR 97.90
» College Captain in 2017 » Academic Honours First Class » College Academic Gold Award » Br M M O’Connor Prize for General
Excellence and Leadership » The Paul Richmond Memorial Award » Edmund Rice Leadership Award » Peer Support Leader » Edmund Rice Society » Mindmatters Team » College Silver for Cricket » College Blue for Rugby » Snowy Mountains Hike
Hamish Knox ATAR 95.30
» Academic Honours First Class » College Gold for Academic Studies » Keith Kellett Award for the Leading
Senior Band Member » College Silvers for both Music & Football » Snowy Mountains Hike
Studying Naval Architecture at the Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania).
What made my time at Pius so enjoyable was my involvement in extracurricular activity. Participation in sports including football and basketball as well as my involvement in music through the Jazz Band, Concert Band and Orchestra allowed me to develop a wider circle of friends and alleviated stress during the HSC year.
My tips for future HSC students are as follows:1. Take time to think when you study, and when you sit an exam, get
your thoughts together and make sure they are clear.
2. Make sure you are constantly self-evaluating your knowledge and skills as a student. Use this process of self-evaluation to assess what you are doing well and how you continue to apply it, as well as identify what you need to improve upon and how you are going to fix it.
Studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney.St Pius X provided me with a warm and caring community that allowed me to form friendships that will last a lifetime, whilst teaching me to gain a work ethic and encouraging me to try different things. Whilst I have countless lasting memories from my time at the College, I will forever remember Pius as the place that matured me into who I am, made me a better person than I was, and all the wonderful people that were there to guide me. My greatest memory will always be the journey.
My advice for younger students is to remember that you can always do more work. If you improve your work ethic each year you will leave the college knowing that you can achieve great things. Remember to cherish the company of the people around you because there is no community like the Pius community.
Studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science and Advanced Studies majoring in Physics and Maths at the University of Sydney.
St Pius X has taught me much more than denoted in the syllabus, especially about my character and the world around me. School offered me the opportunity to develop strong friendships and memories that I will carry into my future. It is important to get involved in as many things as you can as all of these experiences open doorways for the future.
My tips of advice for younger students are to:1. Maintain activities and passions outside of school as the balance
they afford will benefit both your studies and your future.
2. Enjoy your time at school as you are most productive when you are enthusiastic.
3. Choose subjects you have a genuine interest in and explore them beyond the syllabus as passion for your subjects will be your most effective motivator for study.
Julian Di CianoATAR 96.10
» Academic Honours First Class » College Blue for Academic Leadership » College Silver for Football (soccer) » College Blue for Basketball » First XI Football 2016/17 » ISA Football representative 2016 » Peer Support Leader
Studying - Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Laws at UTS
In an environment that stresses the importance of developing a balanced outlook on life, the St Pius College community has abetted the achievement of my goals in Year 12, both in sporting and academia. The 2017 cohort and I certainly valued the opportunities for learning and self-betterment provided at St Pius X College.
My advice for future Year 12s is if you think you’ve done enough work... you haven’t.
St Pius X College Course Means above State
Design and Technology 80.0 43.2 36.8
Music 1 100.0 65.4 34.6
Ancient History 65.0 36.0 29.0
Legal Studies 70.6 43.6 27.0
Mathematics General 2 BDC 48.5 25.5 23.0
English Extension 2 100.0 77.7 22.3
Chemistry 64.0 42.7 21.3
Personal Development, Health & PE 46.7 30.5 16.1
Engineering Studies 50.0 36.0 14.0
Mathematics Extension 1 93.5 81.6 12.0
Mathematics 63.5 53.5 10.0
Visual Arts 62.5 54.6 7.9
Drama 50.0 42.1 7.9
Business Studies 43.1 36.1 7.0
Studies of Religion II 53.3 46.5 6.9
Modern History 44.9 38.8 6.1
Studies of Religion I 55.6 49.9 5.7
Biology 41.4 39.3 2.1
Chinese Beginners 50.0 49.2 0.8
Industrial Technology 23.1 22.3 0.8
Subject Difference (%)St Pius X College
Top 2 bandsState
Top 2 bands
St Pius X College students achieving the Top 2 bands (Bands 5, 6, E3 and E4)
Subject % above State meanSt Pius X College State
Mathematics General 2 BDC 77.33 68.51 8.82
Ancient History 80.44 71.67 8.77
Legal Studies 84.31 75.86 8.45
Personal Development, Health & PE 77.44 71.03 6.41
Chemistry 80.71 75.28 5.43
Modern History 78.8 73.73 5.07
Engineering Studies 78.97 74.21 4.76
Music 1 86.1 81.45 4.65
Business Studies 77.66 73.17 4.49
Design and Technology 80.68 76.75 3.93
Mathematics 81.48 77.96 3.52
Mathematics Extension 1 84.14 81.09 3.05
Visual Arts 82.66 79.74 2.92
Industrial Technology 70.43 67.54 2.89
Biology 76.7 74.3 2.4
Physics 75.85 73.45 2.4
Studies of Religion II 78.63 76.27 2.36
Info Process & Technology 74 71.71 2.29
Drama 79.78 77.68 2.1
English Extension 2 40.7 38.68 2.02
Mathematics Extension 2 83.06 81.17 1.89
Geography 75.85 74.87 0.98
Studies of Religion I 39.46 38.77 0.69
English (Standard) 69.44 69.19 0.25
Design and Technology 80.0 43.2 36.8
Music 1 100.0 65.4 34.6
Ancient History 65.0 36.0 29.0
Legal Studies 70.6 43.6 27.0
Mathematics General 2 BDC 48.5 25.5 23.0
English Extension 2 100.0 77.7 22.3
Chemistry 64.0 42.7 21.3
Personal Development, Health & PE 46.7 30.5 16.1
Engineering Studies 50.0 36.0 14.0
Mathematics Extension 1 93.5 81.6 12.0
Mathematics 63.5 53.5 10.0
Visual Arts 62.5 54.6 7.9
Drama 50.0 42.1 7.9
Business Studies 43.1 36.1 7.0
Studies of Religion II 53.3 46.5 6.9
Modern History 44.9 38.8 6.1
Studies of Religion I 55.6 49.9 5.7
Biology 41.4 39.3 2.1
Chinese Beginners 50.0 49.2 0.8
Industrial Technology 23.1 22.3 0.8
Mathematics General 2 BDC 77.33 68.51 8.82
Ancient History 80.44 71.67 8.77
Legal Studies 84.31 75.86 8.45
Personal Development, Health & PE 77.44 71.03 6.41
Chemistry 80.71 75.28 5.43
Modern History 78.8 73.73 5.07
Engineering Studies 78.97 74.21 4.76
Music 1 86.1 81.45 4.65
Business Studies 77.66 73.17 4.49
Design and Technology 80.68 76.75 3.93
Mathematics 81.48 77.96 3.52
Mathematics Extension 1 84.14 81.09 3.05
Visual Arts 82.66 79.74 2.92
Industrial Technology 70.43 67.54 2.89
Biology 76.7 74.3 2.4
Physics 75.85 73.45 2.4
Studies of Religion II 78.63 76.27 2.36
Info Process & Technology 74 71.71 2.29
Drama 79.78 77.68 2.1
English Extension 2 40.7 38.68 2.02
Mathematics Extension 2 83.06 81.17 1.89
Geography 75.85 74.87 0.98
Studies of Religion I 39.46 38.77 0.69
English (Standard) 69.44 69.19 0.25
Students who achieved a result in the Top Band in a course
Andrews, Riley Mathematics General 2
Aposhian, Daniel* Mathematics
Back, Lachlan Mathematics General 2
Banicevic, Luke Chemistry English (Advanced) Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Physics Studies of Religion I
Brady, Robert Mathematics
Brannan, Connor Mathematics General 2
Butler, Daniel Mathematics Extension 1 Physics
Cavanagh, Harry Legal Studies
Ceravolo, Lachlan Music 1
Clarke, Hunter Mathematics
Courtney, Luke Mathematics General 2
Cranston, Ewan Studies of Religion I
Currington, Michael Mathematics
Di Ciano, Julian Business Studies Legal Studies Studies of Religion I
Dingley, Angus Mathematics General 2
Fakhoury, Matthew Studies of Religion I
Ferreira, Jamie Mathematics Extension 1
Fisscher, Charles Business Studies Legal Studies Studies of Religion I
Fong, Isaac* Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Fox, Matthew Mathematics General 2
Gomez, Sean Mathematics
Hall, Daniel* Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Hall, Matthew Mathematics Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Hallissy, Timothy Mathematics General 2
Harris, Christian* Mathematics
Hinchey, Joseph Mathematics General 2
Howe, Patrick English (Advanced) Visual Arts
Jackson, Andrew English (Advanced) English Extension 1 French Continuers Modern History Studies of Religion I Visual Arts
Jones, Brodie Mathematics
Jubian, Brandon Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Kelly, Anthony Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Studies of Religion I
Knox, Hamish Mathematics Modern History Studies of Religion I
Maniatis, Peter Mathematics Studies of Religion I
Maniatis, William Mathematics Physics Studies of Religion I
Orbegoso-Jordan, Carlo* Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Perros, Daniel Legal Studies
Rayner, Joshua* Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Richey, Robert* Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Robson, Harrison Mathematics Extension 1
Rodriguez, Juan* Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Rossetto, Marcus* Mathematics
Rubic, Benjamin Mathematics General 2
Smith, Lachlan Mathematics General 2
Staal, Matthew Mathematics General 2 Studies of Religion I
Tey, Ping (Corwin) Chemistry Mathematics
Unwin, Joseph Ancient History English (Advanced) English Extension 1 Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Studies of Religion I
Ventura, Thomas Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1
Ward, Callum Mathematics
Zucconi, Liam Legal Studies
* Accelerated Year 11 student
Striving for Excellence – Congratulations to the Class of 2017
St Pius X College Chatswood35 Anderson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067Ph: (02) 9411 4733 Fax: (02) 9413 1860 Email: [email protected] Web: www.spx.nsw.edu.au
The 2nd XI Cricket secured the championship for the first time in more than a decade.
First XV Rugby with Indigenous Jersey
Tallow Beach Retreat
Drama Class
Snowy Hike 2016
Donny’s Bad Day performed by Tom Mullane, Lachlan Ceravolo,
Matthew Hawthorne and Daniel Siwek, at the College’s annual showcase, Splinters, Splashes,
Stage and Sounds Night
The 1st XI Football won the inaugural EREA Cup in Queensland, and returned home to win the inaugural July Cup.
Congratulations to our students who attained ATARs over 95.
Lachlan Ceravolo performing at the Splinters, Splashes, Stage and Sounds Night
HSC All Rounders 2017 Luke Banicevic and Andrew Jackson
Year 12 Handball Competition
