Senior School Cocurricular Program 

• Fixtures
• From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
• Cocurricular and other winter sport photos
• Athletics
• Basketball
• Cricket - ISA
• Football
• Rugby
• Squash
• Tennis

Fixtures

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Semi-Finals

I would like to wish all our semi-finalists every success in their games this weekend. I also congratulate our tennis community who completed their season last Saturday, just missing out on the finals. To all those teams which did not make the semis, well done on your efforts over the season.  I thank all the parents, grandparents and other family members who transported students to their games each week and stood on the sidelines as their cheersquads. 

NSTA Tennis Convenor

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of a new NSTA Tennis convenor for 2026.  Congratulations and thanks go to Mr Chris Nouragas (Leader of Learning, Year 6) who has this week been appointed to the role, following the resignation of long-standing NSTA Convenor, Mrs Samantha Iwatani, who is now teaching at St Gabriel's School.  We wish Mr Nouragas well and know that the St Pius X community will support him in his new role.

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. 

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.

Summer Tennis (NSTA)                                                           Yr 5 – 12

Junior School only

Touch Football                  IPSHA Competition                   Yr 5 and 6

Softball                                IPSHA                                            Yr 5 and 6

Junior School students, please see further registration information from Mr Bourke in the Junior School Sports section of the Junior School News page.

Performing Arts registrations will remain open for all ages.

Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Cocurricular and other photos

On Thursday 28 August the College will be conducting the last photo day for the year. Photos include: Performing Arts, Athletics, Tennis, Debating, Chess, Public Speaking, Sons of Old Boys, Duke of Edinburgh, Boxercise, Robotics and some sport photos.

A full list of photos and when they will be taken throughout the day will be in the next Woodchatta.

As the Junior School travel down to Oxford Falls for their regular sport afternoon, all photos that include Junior School students will be taken during Periods 1 and 2.

Ms Leisa Proc - General Coordinator

Athletics

Training continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Due to recent wet weather and subsequent ground closures, we will run the 800m, javelin, discus, and triple jump events at our next session (once grounds reopen).

Parents can check the Ryde Council Sportsground Status page for the latest updates on ground closures: ryde.nsw.gov.au/Recreation/Parks-and-Sportsgrounds/Sportsground-Status.

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

Please ensure students bring:

• SPX House shirt or SPX Athletics singlet

• Appropriate footwear

• Water bottle

With recent Clipboard updates, please double-check that notification settings are enabled both in the app and on your device to ensure you receive all updates and changes.

For enquiries, contact:

• Mr Bourke (Junior Squad) – jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

• Ms Lee (Senior Squad) – llee@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Ms Leanne Lee – Athletics Convenor

Basketball

Basketball is well and truly back at SPX, and it’s been fantastic to see so many students engaging in preseason training. With registrations for the 2025/26 ISA Season now open via Clipboard (Activity Selection), we encourage all families to register as soon as possible. (Registrations will close on Friday 22 August)

Key Updates:

• Preseason training continues until Week 10, with strong attendance and great energy across all sessions.

• Singlet Sizing- All Year 7 players will take part in a singlet sizing tomorrow (Friday 15 August). A notice will be posted via Canvas to the students. 

• ISA Year 7-10 Team Grading begins in Week 7, following the ISA Winter Season Finals. Grading will be held at Oxford Falls, aligned with PE lessons and afternoon availability. The full grading calendar below. 

• ISA First & Seconds Team Grading will take place in Week 6 and will be held at Chatswood after school. The Monday session is open to any player keen to push for the First V team. Following this season, players will be invited to return for the Wednesday and Friday sessions. 

• Please note: Week 6, the Open Age Friday afternoon preseason session will move to Thursday afternoon to accommodate Firsts/Seconds grading in the College Gym.

• Preseason Fixtures - We are confirming Preseason games at the present time with a number of schools. Further details will be shared to families once dates are confirmed. 

• Holiday Camps will run during the upcoming school break, offering extra skill development and gameplay. Dates and times will be confirmed soon.

We’re also grateful for the continued support of our families and the SPX Basketball Supporters Committee. Big thank you to the families that have expressed interest in joining this support. If you’re interested in joining the committee or helping out in any way, please reach out via email: jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

Grading Calendar

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor

Cricket

1st and 2nd XI ISA Cricket trials commence on Thursday 28 August 2025 at Oxford Falls. 

Trialling players are to catch the bus from OLD Church at 3:10 pm. Bus departs Oxford Falls for return to Chatswood at 5:00 pm

Trialling players will need to bring their own playing kit.

1st and 2nd XI ISA Season Outline is attached. Please mark key dates in diaries.

Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor

Football

The weather once again interrupted many games and brought an early conclusion to the season for some teams.  Congratulations to the 10 teams who have made semi finals this season.  

Please note that for semi finals, if scores are level at the end of full time, 2 x 5 minute periods of extra time will be played, followed by penalties if required. This year all grand finals will be held at Macquarie University with times determined by the ISA.

Good luck to all teams playing this weekend.

Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor

Rugby

A strong weekend of results over the weekend, hopefully a good sign as we move into the final stages of the season. A quick reminder to our rugby families - under the new ISA format, all teams except the 4th and 3rd XV will now take part in the finals series, starting this Saturday in Bathurst. 

Your game is on unless it appears as cancelled in Clipboard. Please note that travel time to Bathurst is approximately 3 hrs from Chatswood. Good Luck to all teams.

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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Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

• 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

Congratulations to our two winning teams - your hard work and determination truly paid off!

Every match I watched, the St Pius X players demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and gave it their all on the court. 

Let’s keep that energy going - stay passionate, support one another, and always strive to play your best. 

Mr Paul Formosa - Winter Squash Convenor

Tennis

I received confirmation that our teams did not make the finals this season. While that’s always a little disappointing, I want to thank each of you for the effort, commitment, and sportsmanship you’ve shown throughout the season. You have played with integrity and represented our school with pride.

Good luck for the upcoming summer season!

Ms Veronica Bamber - Tennis Convenor