Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Chess
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Rugby
- Squash
- Tennis
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
With the conclusion of the summer sporting season last weekend we have now transitioned into our winter sports, with trial games for rugby and football this Saturday. Please ensure that your sons are fully equipped with the correct attire to play their winter sports. This includes any protective equipment required.
Good luck to our ISA tennis players as they compete in the SPX Tennis Championships on Saturday. These championships form part of the trials for our players in setting their teams.
As with any activities, there are inherent risks with playing sport for the college. Please take the time to familiarise yourselves with the attached risk warning document for playing sport with the college.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Chess
Chess Players for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 are in high demand. If you have not enrolled for chess as yet then please do so. At this stage we do not have enough students to field teams in Year 10, 11 and 12.
Training continues for Senior Chess. Students are warmly encouraged to come along to a training session and give it a try.
Time: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: D Wing, Rooms 1-4
Schedule: Training runs every Monday afternoon during Terms 1 and 2
Chess Tournaments will begin in Term 2 and will be held on Friday afternoons from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
All welcome.
Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors
Cricket
St Pius X U15 Yellow – End of Season Wrap Up
The St Pius X U15 Yellow team finished a fantastic season placing 3rd in the regular competition, a great achievement that reflected the effort, teamwork and commitment the boys showed every week.
Their season came to an end in a hard-fought semi-final against Seaforth, where the boys battled right until the final ball but ultimately fell 26 runs short. Despite the result, it was an exciting match with some excellent individual and team performances.
A highlight of the innings was a strong 50-run partnership between Flynn McInerney and Liam Hincksman, including a huge six from Liam that had the crowd cheering. There was also a valuable 40 run partnership from Will Tully and Freddie Gosling, helping keep the scoreboard ticking over and the team in the contest.
In the field, the players produced some outstanding moments, including spectacular catches from Flynn McInerney and Luka Hilton, showcasing the team’s energy and determination.
Across the season there were many standout contributions. Luka Hilton thrilled spectators with an impressive 11 sixes, while Ollie Pile led the bowling attack with a fantastic 22 wickets and Josh Perry scoring 421 runs at an average of 210.
Most importantly, week after week the team demonstrated great sportsmanship, teamwork and resilience, representing St Pius X with pride.
While the semi-final didn’t go their way, the boys should be incredibly proud of a wonderful season filled with strong performances, great partnerships and memorable moments. A big thank you to the players, coaches, and families who supported the team throughout the year.
Well done boys on a fantastic season.
Thank you to Mr Steve Callow for all the support and encouragement he showed the team throughout the year.
Cross Country
Cross Country training continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Training Details
Where: Beauchamp Oval (meet at the grandstand)
When: 7:10 am – 8:10 am
Who: Open to all students in Years 5–12
What to wear: PE uniform or SPX athletics singlet, with appropriate running shoes
After training: Students are to return to school to change into their regular school uniform
What to bring: Water bottle
The Run2Cure 5km Fun Run will take place on Sunday, 29 March. We will run Wave A together. As this is an external event, students will need to organise their own way to and from the venue. Mr Steinman and I will be there to support and supervise any bags and belongings during the duration of this run.
Students receive a 10% off the registration fee using code SPX26 at checkout.
Join our SPX Runners team upon registration:
Pricing details can be found here:
https://sydney.run2cure.org.au/event-info#sydneyeventpricing
Who: Year 7-12 (though juniors are welcome to join)
When: Sunday, 29 March. Race starts 9:30 am.
Where: The Domain, in the centre of Sydney. Event village is the grassy area in between Hospital Road and Art Gallery Road. Mr Steinman and Ms Lee will meet everyone at 9:00 am near the registration area.
What to wear: Blue and yellow cross-country singlet, available for purchase at the uniform shop, can be used for training and ISA. Option to borrow a singlet is available with limited sizes. Please let Ms Lee know if you need to borrow a singlet.
Please notify me via email once you have registered.
Ms Leanne Lee - Cross Country Convenor
Football
This weekend sees our only trial fixtures, with most teams playing St Aloysius'.
Our development squad will play internal games.
For our Opens 3rds – 5ths, please note that we will be playing a round robin style internal trial fixture that is hard to communicate specifics via clipboard:
8:00 am 3rds vs 4ths (25 minutes)
8:30 am 3rds vs 5ths (25 minutes)
9:00 am 4ths vs 5ths (25 minutes)
All players should aim to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to kick off.
Good luck to all teams.
Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor
From the Football Supporters Club
The details at a glance -
- Held on the greens at Willoughby Bowling Club. Sunday 29 March, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm ... great fun, kick around for the boys in the park, meet the families in your team
- Come and say hi to the Football Staff and school leaders - a great chance to hear what's happening in football this year
- The First XI squad will be presented with their jerseys for the season - a great honour for these young men and an inspiration for all boys playing football this year
TICKET SALES CLOSE ON FRIDAY - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW using the link or QR code below. Further details are included in the link -
https://events.humanitix.com/2026-st-pius-x-football-season-launch
PLEASE NOTE: if you have friends at SPX that would also like to receive succinct email updates throughout the football season, please forward this link to them so that they can opt in and we will be in touch -
Holiday Camps
ST PIUS X APRIL SOCCER HOLIDAY CAMPS
Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 April (Please note no session on Easter Monday)
9:00 am - 12 noon each day.
2, 3 and 4 day options
5v5 tournament running each day!
The Perfect Pre Season Preparation for the players!
A bus will be available for the first 60 registered players, departing Chatswood Campus at 8:30 am and returning at 12:40 pm.
For more information and to register please click here: Coerver course | Coerver Coaching
Whether your son is new to the game or looking to sharpen his skills, this is a camp he won’t want to miss.
Coerver Coaching holiday camps offer a fun filled soccer experience for children aged 4-16 years. Each day will include Coerver® SKILLS competitions and challenges, Ball Mastery, Coaching sessions focusing on developing effective use of skill, small sided Coerver® Games, and mini Coerver Cup Tournament to keep players active.
With 2, 3 and 4 day options available, this is the perfect pre and early season preparation for St Pius students looking towards a successful season. It is also a huge amount of footballing fun!
Mr Matt Zanello - SPX Football Supporters Club President
Rugby
Rugby Registrations continue to be OPEN
All Year 5-12 students wishing to play rugby are required to be registered via Clipboard. There are no trials or grading days, all students are encouraged to get involved.
The following link will direct you to Clipboard: https://portal.clipboard.app/stpiusx. Please note that payment for the season will need to be made upon registration.
If you have any issues pleases contact Mr Justin Gates, Senior Rugby Convenor jgates@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Year 7 Rugby Taster Program
Thank you to all the students that attended the Year 7 Rugby Taster program over the last two weeks. As you can see in the photos below the four sessions were packed full of skills that the students can transfer into the season ahead.
Holiday Rugby Clinic
The annual Easter Holiday rugby clinic will take place on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April. This is a great opportunity for the students to make sure they’re well and truly prepared for the season and will help them put their best foot forward for ISA season.
Coaching staff will be Trytime coaches and special guest coaches. Position specific coaching will be given as well as team play. It will be a great chance for students to work on their skills and confidence before the season.
Please register via Clipboard https://portal.clipboard.app/stpiusx.
For more information see the document below.
Term 1 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
Thursday 26 March - Fiji Rugby Tour pre-departure meeting
Saturday 28 March - SPX vs St Aloysius'
Wednesday and Thursday 15 & 16 April - Rugby Holiday Clinic
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
What a great way to finish the summer season all together at Thornleigh Squash Centre. Having every team playing in the same venue made for a special morning, and it was wonderful to see the strong support across our community. A big thank you to Mrs Samantha Hood for her ongoing support of our students throughout the summer squash program. Her guidance each week at Thornleigh has been greatly appreciated.
Finals Day is always a big occasion, and our teams did the College proud. While not all results went our way, every tie was closely contested, with only a handful of points deciding the final outcomes.
I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all the parents who have supported the teams throughout the season. Your positive encouragement and friendly conversations each week have helped create an enjoyable and welcoming competition environment for everyone involved.
Please keep an eye out for information regarding Winter Squash, which begins in Term 2. Spread the word to friends so they can join the SPX Squash Team. Squash is a fast, fun racquet sport that challenges both your movement skills and your mental toughness.
See you next season.
Mr Stuart Spedding - Squash Convenor
Tennis
SPX Tennis Championships - Saturday 28 March
This Saturday, we are holding our internal SPX Tennis Championships at our training grounds. Please check the CANVAS page to find your session time.
Location: Oxford Falls Racquet Club - 1110 Oxford Falls Rd, Oxford Falls
Session 1: 7:30 am to approx. 11:30 am Grading Group A
Session 2: 11:00 am to approx. 3:30 pm for Grading Group B
Groups will be finalised after next week’s grading sessions (Week 10)
This is a compulsory event for all intending to play in the 2026 ISA Tennis season as the results from this competition will contribute to finalising the ranking process for the upcoming season.
Please bring your own food/drinks for the day, however food and drink/coffee is available to purchase on-site.
Please let Mr Cummins know via the Clipboard app and email if there are any issues around attendance.
Mr Paul Cummins - ISA Tennis Convenor