Senior School Cocurricular Program

• From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
• Basketball
• Football 
• Rugby
• Tennis
• Touch Football - register your interest

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

As we move into the holiday break, I wish all our travellers the very best of times as they head off on various tours. In particular, we wish our performing artists well as they head off to the UK and wish our 1st XV rugby players the best of luck as they head to Queensland.

We recognise that these tours do not take place without the generosity of our teaching staff and coaches who are giving up time with their own families to provide students with these experiences.

Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Basketball

Key Update

There has been significant work happening behind the scenes regarding an exciting new basketball partnership, which we are very close to finalising. While there were initial plans to run a basketball camp these holidays, this has unfortunately not been possible due to major works currently taking place at both Oxford Falls and at Chatswood. Looking ahead, we aim to advertise preseason training opportunities early in Term 3, subject to the progress of these upgrades, so please stay tuned for further details. Grading is scheduled to commence from Week 6, again dependent on available court spaces, and remains to be confirmed. Registrations for basketball will open early in Term 3 via Clipboard, with notifications shared with families through Woodchatta and with students via Canvas.

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor

Football

Well done to all the teams on the weekend.  A big thank you to all the families that travelled substantial distances to venues.  There is now a pause in the ISA season. Training will recommence in Week 1 of Term 3 with games starting on 25 July.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

Save the Date - 29 August

Come along to the SPX Football Social at season's end - Yogi's Bar at Chatswood RSL.  6:30 pm start on 29 August.  A few of us watched the Socceroos match against Türkiye at the RSL last weekend, and the atmosphere was fantastic.

Chatswood RSL has sponsored our football development so this is a great way for us to get together for a fun night AND thank Chatswood RSL for their support.

ST PIUS X JULY HOLIDAY FOOTBALL CAMP

• Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 
• Oxford Falls Campus
• 9:00 am - 12:00 noon each day.
• 2, 3 and 4 day options
• 5v5 Tournament running each day!

For more information and to register please click here: Coerver course | Coerver Coaching

Ages : Year 5 to Year 10

A bus is available for the first 60 players to register leaving the Chatswood Campus at 8:30 am each day and returning at 12:40 pm.

Please email sydneyns@coerver.com.au upon registering to secure a seat on the bus.

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.

Mr Matt Zanello - SPX Football Supporters' Club President

Rugby

It was another enjoyable day of rugby, with the 1st XV, 15A and 13B teams recording strong wins and plenty of positive performances across the programme. While results were mixed throughout the age groups, all teams competed with determination and represented the College with pride.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Supporters Day such a success. To our players, coaches, staff, parents, Old Boys and the many volunteers who gave their time throughout the day, your support created a fantastic atmosphere and showcased the strength of our rugby community. 

Enjoy your break and training will resume Term 3 on Tuesday 21 July.

International Rugby Comes to Chaplin Oval

Next Tuesday 30 June, our rugby program has the exciting opportunity to host St Andrew’s College from Grahamstown, South Africa, with kick-off at 3:00 pm on Chaplin Oval at our Oxford Falls campus.

Schoolboy rugby tours are always a special occasion, and we are looking forward to welcoming a team with such a strong rugby tradition to St Pius X College. Matches like these provide a fantastic opportunity for our players to test themselves against international opposition while also building friendships and connections through the game.

We encourage all students, staff, parents and supporters to come along and enjoy what promises to be a great afternoon of rugby. Your support will help create a fantastic atmosphere and give our South African visitors a warm Pius welcome.

🏉 SPX Rugby Club Gala Dinner 2026 – Tickets On Sale Now!

The SPX Rugby Committee is excited to invite you to a special evening that brings together the broader rugby community. 

📅 Saturday 1 August 2026

🕡6:30 pm – 11:30 pm

📍Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf

🎟️ TICKET SALES NOW OPEN

👉 BUY TICKETS HERE

$150 per person – includes a three-course meal and drinks package.

🎤We’re delighted to welcome Cameron Shepherd, former Wallaby and the highest try and point scorer in Western Force history, as our MC and Guest Speaker for the evening. Joining Cam for a fireside chat will be Keith Gleeson, SPX Parent, former Ireland, Leinster and Australian U21/U19 representative, renowned for his relentless work rate, rugby intelligence and dry wit. Together, it promises a conversation filled with insight, humour and unforgettable rugby stories.

🎶 Enjoy live music from Dow Jones and the All Ordinaries, and take part in our silent and live auctions, all contributing to fundraising efforts that help us continue delivering quality rugby programs and opportunities for our players.

All SPX parents are warmly welcome to join us in celebration and support.

 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

• Saturday 25 July – ISA Round 6 – SPX vs AUG – Home
• Saturday 1 August – ISA Round 7 – SPX vs CCG – Away 
• Saturday 1 August - Rugby Gala Dinner
• Saturday 8 August – ISA Semi-Finals (St Stanislaus,' Bathurst)
• Saturday 15 August – ISA Finals (at St Gregory’s College, Gregory Hills)

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Tennis

Last Saturday, SPX Tennis faced Redlands and Oxley in a strong round of matches. Our Division 9 and Division 10 teams both recorded excellent wins.

Meanwhile, our First IV team, sitting in second place, hosted third-placed Redlands in a crucial must-win fixture. We started strongly, taking a 2–0 lead after the opening doubles matches and maintained that momentum throughout the contest. The team went on to secure a convincing 5–3 victory, solidifying second place on the ladder.

This week at training the tennis players held their own 'World Cup' of tennis doubles tournament. Below are some photos from the Tuesday training group’s World Cup.

Mr Paul Cummins - ISA Tennis Convenor

Touch Football - Register your interest

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor