Senior School Cocurricular Program 

• From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
• Summer ArtLab
• Athletics
• Basketball
• Cricket - ISA & MWJCA
• Squash
• Tennis (NSTA)

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Cocurricular Colour Awards

As promised, please see the full listing of students who received an award at last week's Cocurricular Colour Awards Ceremony.  Congratulations to all.

Summer ArtLab - Year 5, 6 & 7

Summer Art Lab is an exciting new cocurricular activity that was launched last week for students in Years 5, 6 and 7. Summer Art Lab will run on Wednesdays from 3:05 pm to 5:00 pm and is an opportunity for students to pick up new skills, learn from our ex-student mentors, make friends and explore their creativity. Places are filling up so get in soon via Clipboard to secure a place. 

Cost:              as per Cocurricular charges

Sign Up:       Register through Clipboard 

When:           Term 4 2025 and Term 1 2026

Time:             3:05 pm to 5:00 pm  Wednesday 

Ms Frances Doyle - Leader of Learning, Visual Arts

Basketball

Preseason Fixtures

Exciting times ahead for our basketball squads! The First V will kick off their preseason tomorrow night with a spirited match against St Joseph’s College - a great opportunity to test the squad and build momentum.

Next week Wednesday, both our First and Second V teams will take on Barker College as they continue sharpening their skills and stepping up their game in preparation for a strong ISA season.

Key Updates:

Year 9 Grading Update – Wednesday 24 October

Due to changes in the graduation ceremony schedule, we’ve adjusted the timing for Year 9’s final basketball grading.

After lunch at Oxford Falls, students will return to CBC for their grading session, now planned for 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. 

Please note: depending on when other students depart for Chatswood, the start time may be slightly delayed, and the session could run until 4:00 pm if needed.

A bus will be available to return students to Chatswood at the end of the session, but we encourage families to pick up directly from Oxforfd Falls if possible.

A big thank you to all students and their families for your flexibility and support, we appreciate it!

Team Updates

With final gradings now complete for Years 10 and 8, and Years 7 and 9 wrapping up next week, teams are beginning to be entered into Clipboard. Once the training schedule is posted, you’ll be able to view your son’s allocated team and training times directly in the app.

Additionally:

• Internal Development Teams will be formed for Years 7 and 8, providing further opportunities for skill development and game experience.

• There will be no internal teams for Years 9 and 10 this season.

   

Clipboard Notifications

Important Reminder: To stay up to date each week, please ensure notifications are turned on both on your device and within the Clipboard app. This is the best way to receive timely updates about fixtures, training, and any changes.

Over the holiday break, we will begin posting draft fixtures, which will be confirmed during the week of each game. We’re excited to see the season take shape and appreciate your support in keeping everything running smoothly!

Thank you to all students for your enthusiasm and commitment throughout the grading process. The energy and effort shown so far is a great sign of what’s to come in Term 4.

Basketball Singlet Orders 

With Round 0 kicking off on 18 October, now is the time to ensure your son has his basketball singlet ready to go! Singlet sizes have already been submitted to the College Uniform Shop, and families can now begin placing orders.

• Please be patient as the College Uniform Shop processes these orders.

If you need to purchase a singlet, please do so via the link below. When ordering online, be sure to include your son’s year group in the purchase notes - this helps us avoid any number clashes across teams.

https://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/parent-community/uniform-shop/

Preseason Fixtures - Save the Date

Saturday 18 October will be a preseason game. (At this stage it will include all A and B teams). We are in conversation with St Aloysius' and there may be scope for more games or internal games at Oxford Falls. Details to be confirmed in next week's addition. 

Holiday Basketball Camp 

We’re excited to announce our 2-day Holiday Basketball Camp, open to all ages and abilities! Registrations via Clipboard.

Camps will run in Week 2 of the holidays. If we see a strong response like last holidays, we’ll look to expand into Week 1 as well!

It’s a fantastic opportunity for boys to stay active, build skills, and enjoy basketball in a fun and supportive environment.

See the flyer for more info – we’d love to see as many students involved as possible!

ISA Season Dates

• Round 1: 25 October 2025 
• Round 2: 1 November 2025
• Round 3: 8 November 2025
• Round 4: 15 November 2025
• Round 5: 22 November 2025
• Round 6: 29 November 2025
• Round 7: 31 January 2026 (TBC)
• Round 8: 7 February 2026
• Round 9: 14 February 2026
• Round 10: 21 February 2026
• Semi Finals: 28 February 2026
• Finals: 7 March 2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from our families and the SPX Basketball Supporters Committee. A special thank you to those who have already expressed interest in getting involved, it’s great to see such enthusiasm around the program.

If you’d like to join the committee or help out in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email: jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au  Your support makes a real difference!

Grading Calendar

Thank you for your continued support.

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor

Cricket

ISA Cricket

October holiday trial teams are attached for the following matches:

All players are requested to confirm that they can play ASAP and advise either Mr Reay or Mr Rodgers.

Training continues Monday and Thursday afternoons.

Where possible potential ISA players should compete in MWJCA matches prior to the ISA season start.

ISA season commences Saturday 18 October v St Stanislaus’ College at Oxford Falls for both 1st and 2nd XI.

Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor

MWJCA Cricket

MWJCA Round 1 – 2025/26 Season Off to a Bright Start

The MWJCA season is underway, and Round 1 has already brought with it a mix of sunshine, strong performances, and plenty of learning experiences across the St Pius X cricket community. A special thank you to our Team Managers and Game Day Coaches who have taken the time to provide match reports – their reflections highlight not only the skills on display but also the camaraderie and spirit that make Cricket at the College so valuable.

SPX U13 Black – Report by Mrs G Perosin

The U13 Black team enjoyed perfect weather and a spirited start to their campaign. Captain Max Pyle set the tone with his positive leadership, while Robbie bravely took on wicket-keeping duties for the first time and excelled. Batting highlights came from Hugo Perosin, who retired unbeaten on 20 runs, while the opening bowling partnership of Daniel, Sam Pyle, and Theodore kept the opposition under pressure. The day, however, belonged to Miles, who impressed with steady batting, sharp fielding, and a spectacular catch to earn Player of the Match (and a well-deserved bag of lollies). Although the result didn’t go their way, the team’s encouragement and energy showed true SPX spirit.

SPX U14 Red – Report by Mr A Ward

The U14 Red side opened their Division 2 season against Collaroy. Early breakthroughs, including a classy away-swinger from Zac Bunny, put SPX in control as they reduced their opponents to 6/84 after 20 overs. Strong catching and consistent bowling kept momentum, before Collaroy’s tail wagged to push the total to 160. In reply, SPX found runs hard to come by, finishing with 71. Oliver Pemberton anchored the innings with a resilient 40 not out, while Ashton Marks took home Man of the Match honours after a vastly improved bowling spell yielded 2/9. While the win slipped away, the signs of growth and determination were clear.

SPX U15 Yellow – Report by Mr S Callow

The U15 Yellow team kicked off their season with a spirited display against a strong Peninsula outfit fresh from Division 1. Batting first, SPX posted an imposing 4/147 on the back of fluent contributions from Perry, Dunk, and Tully, who all scored over 20 runs. The bowlers stuck to their task, but Peninsula’s heavy hitters edged past the total late in the game. Cameron Cheah stood out with disciplined figures of 1/12 from 4.2 overs, while Fred Gosling was exceptional behind the stumps, conceding just a single bye. Despite the narrow loss, the performance set a strong platform for the season ahead, with Harbord awaiting next week.

Holiday Camp - Wednesday 1 October

Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor

Rugby

Annual Golf Day 2025

Friday 17 October 

Northbridge Golf Club

296c Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge

Following the success of last years’ event, we are returning to Northbridge GC in October for our annual Ambrose golf outing.

The Committee’s focus this year is to maximise the appeal and to encourage as many parents as possible to join us for a great opportunity to mix with other parents and friends of the school. And, of course, to have fun. We are particularly keen to see more mums participate this year. Pull together a 4 Ball or just join as a single … either way, a great day is guaranteed. 

For more information, please see attached flyer below.  

For all bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/spx-2025-golf-day 

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Summer Squash

Mr Joe Madani - Summer Squash Convenor

NSTA Tennis

Grading Day

Last Saturday’s Grading Day was held in beautiful weather, and it was fantastic to witness the excellent skills displayed by our senior students. It was also a pleasure to meet many of the young gentlemen and their parents. A sincere thank you to those families who ensured their sons arrived on time.

Illnesses or Non-Attendance

Thank you to the parents who notified me in advance of their child’s absence from Grading Day. I understand that illness can sometimes arise unexpectedly. If your son is unable to attend a game day due to illness, it is expected that you notify his allocated staff member as soon as possible and log the absence via the Clipboard app.

Looking Ahead

Team placements are currently being finalised. Students will be grouped based on their tennis abilities demonstrated on Saturday as well as previous experience to ensure balanced and competitive teams. We appreciate your continued patience and support. Once finalised, I will allocate teams, assign staff, and provide further details.

Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor