From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Fixtures
Athletics
Basketball
Cricket - Registration
Football
Rugby
Summer Tennis - Registration
Squash

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

I would like to congratulate our 2nd XI and 16B football teams who were grand final winners in last weekend's final games of the ISA season.

Commiserations to our 1st XI, 4th XI, 15C and 13A football teams who were unsuccessful on the day in their grand final games. All these teams played extremely well with some only narrowly missing being crowned ISA champions.

I also congratulate our rugby teams who played their final ISA games last Saturday at Oxford Falls, with some strong wins.

As the winter season concludes with only winter squash still in competition, I would like to take a final opportunity to thank our winter sports participants for the outstanding effort that went into the winter season. I also sincerely thank and congratulate our winter sport coaches and convenors for the time and effort they have put into making this season an extremely successful one.

As you will see below, summer season registrations and gradings are well underway. Please make sure you take time to read notifications in order to avoid disappointment.

Summer Season Cocurricular Registrations

A reminder that registrations for our Summer cocurricular activities are now open through CLIPBOARD. Please make sure your CLIPBOARD logins are current and working. CLIPBOARD has activity specific details outlined.

A reminder to those who registered early for Cricket that they will need to re-register through CLIPBOARD due to an administrative error in the initial set-up. Those affected by this error were contacted last week. Our apologies to all for the inconvenience caused.

Registrations include:

Senior and Junior School

Cricket All cricket registration including

Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Yr 5 - 12

ISA 1st XI and 2nd XI Cricket Yr 7 to 12

Basketball IPSHA Competition Yr 5 and 6

ISA and Development Competition Yr 8 - 11

Yr 7 are already registered – no need to register unless new to the College this yea

Summer Tennis Yr 5 – 12

Note: Summer Tennis registrations will close on Friday 16 August

Junior School only

Touch Football IPSHA Competition Yr 5 and 6

Softball IPSHA Yr 5 and 6

All Junior School selections will be closing tomorrow at 5:00 pm as notified by Mr Bourke.

Performing Arts registrations will remain open for all ages.

A 'Guide to Activity Selection' to assist you with the registration process is attached for your use.

Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Fixtures

Please find this weekend's fixtures attached.

Athletics

Athletics training continues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Time:

Leaving the College by bus at 3:30 pm, with training from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, returning by bus to the College by 5:30 pm.

Venue:

Rotary Athletics Track – Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove

Key dates (Yr 7-12):

Saturday 31 August – Warm-up Carnival – Venue: TBC
Saturday 7 September – Warm-up Carnival – Venue: TBC
Saturday 14 September – Warm-up Carnival – Venue: TBC
Tuesday 17 September - ISA Carnival - Venue - SOPAC
Tuesday 24 September - ISA Representative Carnival (CIS) - SOPAC

Mr Scott Steinman - Athletics Convenor

Basketball

Grading calendar now available

We are excited to announce that the SPX Basketball season is just around the corner! To ensure a successful start, we’ve created a detailed grading calendar, which you can view using the link below. This calendar will guide you through the grading process and help our players get ready for an exciting and competitive season.

To ensure equity and allow students as much time on the court as possible we have split the grading into groups. Students may then be invited to attend addition session if identified by the selectors. We want to extend a huge thank you to Danny Garrett, Jack Garrett and Stefan Senicic for their dedication and hard work in facilitating the grading process. Their expertise and commitment to our basketball program is invaluable, and we’re grateful to have them leading the way.

Let’s gear up for a fantastic season ahead! Check out the grading calendar and get ready to hit the court with enthusiasm and determination.

Please find attached below the SPX Basketball Grading Calendar:

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor

Cricket

1st & 2nd XI ISA Cricket

1st and 2nd XI Cricket trials commence on Wednesday 28 August 2024 at Oxford Falls.

Please see the attached ISA Season Outline for full trial, selection, training, and match details for the 2024-25 Season.

Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor

MWJCA Training

Training starts for all MWJCA cricketers this week, with teams training on the following days:

Tuesdays: Year 7 and 8

Thursdays: Year 9 and 10

Buses will leave the Chatswood Campus at around 3:30 pm, returning to the College at around 5:30 pm. Parents intending to pick up their son at Oxford Falls for the season are requested to email Mr Balboa on a one-off basis.

A gentle reminder that all students interested in playing for the College need to be registered on Clipboard as well as PlayHQ. Please note that the registration process for MWJCA Cricket is due to close this Friday. Please email RBalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au should any questions or concerns arise.

Junior School – MWJCA Stage 2 Competitions: MWJCA Stage 2 - Registration Link

Senior School – MWJCA Stage 3 Competitions: MWJCA Stage 3 - Registration Link

School Holiday Camp

Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Convenor

Football

Congratulations to our 2nd XI and 16B’s on being crowned the ISA Champions, commiserations to our 1st XI, 4th XI, 15C and 13A who all had a fantastic season and played well on Grand Final day just without success.

A big thank you to all the families who have supported and transported their sons throughout the season and an equally big thank you to all the coaches and staff involved in running the successful 2024 football program.

Looking forward to the 2025 season.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

SPX Football Social Night, 14 September

The Football Social on 14 September is shaping-up as a fantastic night. Thank you so much to those that have contributed raffle and auction prizes.

Get ready for our guest speakers

Come and hear what it takes to make it as a professional footballer . . .

Robbie Slater made it to the dizzying heights of the English Premier League, playing for Blackburn, West Ham and Southampton as well as stints in Europe, Australia. His crowning glory was 44 caps for the Socceroos. Come and hear what it took to make the grade and perform at the highest levels of football.

Top flight striker and a pioneering Aussie in Europe, Dave Mitchell has played in the UK, Europe and Australia, with clubs like Rangers, Feyenoord and Chelsea. He was the first Australian to play in the Bundesliga and he also played 44 times for the Socceroos before moving into a career in coaching. Come and hear Dave's insights into what drove his success.

You need to get your tickets!

Why not gather a group of parents from your son's team or year group and make a night out of it. Click on the link below to secure your tickets to enjoy some great catering, guest speakers and a night of reflecting on the SPX Football season that was:

https://events.humanitix.com/st-pius-x-football-club-social-event

Looking forward to seeing you there!

SPX Football Supporters Committee

SPX Football Supporters' Committee

spxfsc@gmail.com

September 2025 UK Football Tour - Parent Information Night

Rugby

A big thank you to all the players, coaches, parents and supporters for the 2024 Rugby season. Well done to the 1st XV with an outstanding season which resulted in some great wins.

Special thanks to the SPX Rugby Committee who supplied training jerseys, rugby balls and new tackle shields. The committee also allocated funds for specialist coaches, put on an outstanding Rugby dinner and was a constant support to our program.

SPX Rugby Club

JERSEY PRESENTATION 2024

The SPX Rugby Club would like to host a jersey presentation for all opens players and their families on Thursday, 12 September at Chatswood RSL. Please save the date in your calendars with more information to come.

SAVE THE DATE

ANNUAL GOLF DAY 2024

Friday, 18 October

Northbridge Golf Club

296c Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge

1:00 pm Start (Lunch) followed by 2:00 pm Tee Off

Following the success of last year's event, we are returning to Northbridge Golf Club 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.

Details to follow but expect the usual array of golf prizes, celebrity guests/speakers, sponsors and, (tbc), a hole-in-one prize of a brand-new car!

Please direct any queries to Clive Johnston (0410 440 335) but in the meantime please block out the afternoon in your calendars to avoid disappointment!

Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

Thursday 12 September – SPX Rugby Club - Opens Jersey Presentation
Friday 18 October – Rugby Annual Golf Day

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Summer Tennis

YEARS 5 & 6

Grading began last Thursday and will continue next week on Thursday. Please make sure that you remember to bring your tennis racquets and hats on Thursdays for training. I have let all students know that they will make a team. If your son doesn’t already a have the tennis uniform, can you please arrange for this to be purchased from the uniform shop.

GRADING DAY FOR SENIOR STUDENTS:

Our grading day will be held this Saturday, 31 August at Queenwood Tennis Centre, Oxford Falls. You should have received an email from me letting you know which group you have been placed into. If any of the students do very well in the early group - they can stay on and trial with the stronger second group.

Group 1 : 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Group 2 : 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your trial time starts

Mrs Samantha Iwatani - Summer Tennis Convenor

Squash

Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor

Careers