St Pius X College Newsletter

Senior School Cocurricular Program 

  • Fixtures
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cricket - MWJCA
  • Football
  • Football Photos
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Tennis

Fixtures

2025 Woodchatta Winter Fixtures Term 3 Week 3.pdf

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Summer sport registrations for cricket are now open and basketball registrations will open tomorrow on Clipboard.  Athletics training squad registration is already open so if your son is participating in athletics training please remember to register as soon as possible to assist with supervision of students.  Please keep an eye out for information on registrations for NSTA tennis and squash.

Please see further information in sports sections below.  

Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Athletics

The Athletics Season Has Begun!

Training continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Students will travel by school bus, departing from the front of the school on Anderson Street at 3:15 pm, and heading to Dunbar Park, Sobraon Road, Marsfield. Training concludes at 5:00 pm, with return to school by 5:30 pm. Parents who wish to pick up their son directly from Dunbar Park are welcome to do so - please notify the supervising Pius staff on duty.

Students should bring their SPX house shirt or SPX Athletics singlet, appropriate footwear, and a water bottle to each session.

To participate, students should attend training and/or contact:

Then, complete your registration via Clipboard. Please ensure notifications are enabled in both the app and on your device to stay informed of any updates or changes.

Ms Leanne Lee - Athletics Convenor

Basketball

Basketball is back, and we’re excited to announce that registrations for the 2025/26 ISA Season will open tomorrow via Clipboard (Activity Selection). 

Our preseason training is already underway this week, giving students a great opportunity to build skills, reconnect with teammates, and prepare for the season ahead. A big thank you to all families who have already registered.

There are still a few places available in the Friday afternoon training session. If your son is interested, please jump onto Clipboard to secure a spot before they fill up.

Looking ahead, we’re pleased to share that SPX Basketball Holiday Camps will be running during the upcoming school holidays. These camps will offer additional skill development and game play opportunities. Stay tuned for confirmed dates and times.

In addition, grading for ISA teams will take place later this term, with plans to begin in Week 6, following the conclusion of the ISA Finals. Grading will be held at Oxford Falls, aligned with PE sessions and afternoon school availability. Further details, including dates and times, will be shared soon.

Finally, the SPX Basketball Supporters' Committee is currently seeking enthusiastic parents who may be keen to support the program in a more formal capacity. If you have the time and interest to give back to the basketball community, please feel free to reach out for more information via email: jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

We look forward to another exciting term of basketball and thank all families for their continued support.

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor 

Cricket - MWJCA

CRICKET SEASON STARTS 13 SEPTEMBER

We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming MWJCA cricket season, which begins on Saturday, 13 September. The season will feature three rounds before the school holidays, followed by the continuation of the competition in Term 4.

To ensure your son's participation, registration is required on both Clipboard and PlayHQ:

  • Clipboard – for internal College registration and team coordination. The College fee for cricket is paid via the app.

  • PlayHQ – for official MWJCA registration. There is a $17.50 fee payable directly to Cricket Australia for player insurance. This will be available via the Clipboard app. 

Please ensure both registrations are completed by Friday 22 August to secure a place in a team.

 

PlayHQ Registration Links

To streamline competition entry and meet MWJCA’s structure, players must register in the correct stage based on their year level:

The MWJCA competition is divided into Stage 2 and Stage 3 formats, which reflect Cricket Australia's player development framework.

To streamline the registration process, all Junior School players will be registered in Stage 2, while all Senior School players will register in Stage 3. 

 

Junior School Players – Key Information:

  • Competitions played in Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Association (MWJCA), with matches played on the Northern Beaches every Saturday. Each team bats & bowls for 30 overs. 

  • Under 12s – Matches on Saturday afternoons

  • Under 13s – Matches on Saturday mornings

  • We encourage parent volunteers to support teams as coaches, managers, umpires or scorers.

Trial Dates:

Trials will be held in Week 6 of Term 3, during the following dates. Please note that these will be done on a year group basis. Teams will then be allocated into their nominated age group divisions.

Wednesday 27 August - Years 7 and 8 (and anyone from the Junior School trialling for an U13s/U14s team)

Thursday 28 August - Years 9 and 10

 

Uniform Update: 

A new uniform will be introduced this season for all players. Details on sizing and ordering will be shared soon. The new kit will be required for match days.

If you have any questions about registration, teams, or uniform, please don’t hesitate to contact me at rbalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor

Football

The rain put a dampener on any plans to play football last weekend.  With more rain forecast later this week, please ensure that you regularly check Clipboard for updates.  Please note that there is considerable travel time for many teams this weekend with fixtures across Bowral and the Central Coast.

This is the last weekend of round fixtures and the conclusion of our Development Program.  Teams will continue to train as they progress into semi finals and finals.  If you are unsure if your team has progressed, it is best to assume that training is on.

For semi finals the top four teams will progress with the highest two ranked sides hosting. All fixtures will be posted on Clipboard, however, they may be released slightly later than normal as the ISA is setting these fixtures.

Good luck to all teams.

Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor

Rugby

Last home game for 2025

As we head into finals next week, I want to take a moment to thank all our rugby families. Your support throughout the season - whether it’s been cheering from the sidelines, helping with logistics, or simply encouraging your sons to give their best, it has been incredible and deeply appreciated.

To all the players, let's continue our commitment and sportsmanship as it has been outstanding this year. You have put in the hard work, and now it is time to bring that same energy into out last home game and then into the finals.

Our Year 12s will be playing their last home game on Saturday. I encourage everyone to stick around and support the Opens to give them the send-off they deserve. 

Thanks again, and let’s finish the season strong!

 

Bathurst bus Expression of Interest 

Please be aware that travel to Bathurst will be required for the semi-finals and if you would like to express your son’s interest in catching the College provided bus, please fill out the Microsoft from – https://forms.office.com/r/PLxhJzfAsw

 (This form will only be available until 12 August) 

 

St Pius X Rugby Club - Annual Golf Day 

Come and join the fun and support SPX rugby at our annual golf day. 

18-hole Ambrose Team Event with a shotgun start Prizes for Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive and the chance to win a Volvo on the 'Hole in One' second hole and a raffle during dinner. 

COST: $150/player incl. light lunch, golf, dinner and drinks 

Golf cart - extra cost: $30/person (must be shared by 2 people)

Bookings: go to https://events.humanitix.com/spx-2025-golf-day 

For further information contact: spxrugby@gmail.com 

2025 NSW Rugby Union - Peugeot Club Raffle

St Pius X College are thrilled to be a part of the 2025 NSW Rugby Union x Peugeot Club Raffle, where one lucky winner will drive away in a brand-new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT Premium. This raffle is the perfect opportunity for you to win an incredible vehicle while supporting our Rugby program. 

 

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3 tickets - $50.00

8 tickets - $100.00

20 tickets - $200.00

 

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Grand Prize:

🏆 A brand new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT Premium

 

Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

  • Saturday 9 August vs Cranbrook (Home)
  • Saturday 16 August – ISA Semi Finals (St Stanislaus' College, Bathurst)
  • Saturday 23 August – ISA Finals (St Gregory's College, Campbelltown)

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Squash

Well done to all players on a strong start to the season! Your dedication in braving the heavy rain to attend your matches has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for making the effort and showing up on time—your commitment sets the tone for a great season ahead.

A reminder that Thursday afternoon training sessions are essential. They offer valuable time to work closely with your coach, sharpen your skills, and gain more court experience. Consistent training will make a real difference in your performance.

Looking forward to an exciting and competitive season. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Mr Paul Formosa - Winter Squash Convenor

Tennis

Unfortunately, Tennis was cancelled last week due to weather conditions. We are hopeful that the weather will be better this week for our final round!

Following this Saturday, we will be informed which of our teams have advanced to the finals. For those teams that qualify, a training session will be held on Wednesday, 14 August.

 

- Division 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 will be playing at Talus St, St Leonards, starting at 7:45 am.

- Division 3, 5, 9 will be playing at Windsor St, Richmond.

- Development Blue and Gold will be at Talus St, starting at 9:45 am

 

Wishing everyone enjoyable and successful games this weekend!

Ms Veronica Bamber - Tennis Convenor