From the Senior Sports Master
Cricket
Basketball
From the Basketball Committee
NSTA Tennis
Senior Swimming Squad
Squash
Debating and Public Speaking
Cross Country
Chess
ISA Tennis
Winter Squash
Rugby Registration - NOW OPEN
From the Rugby Supporters' Club - Golf Day 2023
Brothers' Colts Rugby

From the Senior Sports Master

I would like to take this opportunity to wish our junior cricket teams all the best as they enter their finals weekends. In addition, we wish our basketball finalists all the very best for their finals match-ups this Saturday at Penrith.

Mr Matt Stearn - Senior Sports Master

Cricket

2023 Term 1 Week 6 - Team Training Days

Tuesday – U15/17 (until 5:00 pm)

Thursday – U13 and U14 (Senior school students – until 5:00 pm), U12 and U13 (during Junior School Sport)

All training is at Oxford Falls and conducted by Cricket Appeal.

PE uniform or SPX Cricket uniform to be worn.

Buses depart from OLD Church at 3:20 pm and return to Anderson St at Approx. 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Upcoming Fixtures

MWJCA Round 19 Fixtures – Saturday 11 March 2023

SPX Blue v TBA @ TBA please check PlayHQ (1:00 pm start)

SPX Gold v TBA @ TBA please check PlayHQ (8:00 am Start)

SPX Red v TBA @ TBA please check Play HQ (8:00 am start)

SPX Green v @ TBA please check PlayHQ (8:00 am start)

SPX Orange v TBA @ TBA please check PlayHQ (8:00 am start)

SPX Purple v TBA @ TBA please check Play HQ (8:00 am start)

Latest Results

T20 1st XI 10/118 defeated I’Zingari 8/106

MWJCA Round 18 Fixtures – Saturday 4 March 2023

SPX Blue 7/121 defeated by St Augustine’s Gold 5/184

SPX Gold 8/160 defeated Wakehurst Black 8/78

SPX Red 6/141 defeated St Augustine’s White 7/22

SPX Green 1/129 defeated Wakehurst Red 10/125

SPX Orange 8/123 defeated Wakehurst Green 0/124

SPX Purple 6/110 defeated Harbord Howzats 6/111

ISA Semi-final Fixtures – Saturday 4 March 2023

1st XI 10/139 defeated by St Augustine’s College 10/187

2nd XI 8/102 defeated St Augustine’s College 8/217

1st XI v St Augustine’s College.

St Augustine’s 187 all out (Joel Austin 2-19, Andrew May 2-26)

St Pius X 139 all out (Manas Bansal 76)

The semi final match was played at Oxford Falls. The visitors won the toss and batted first. The top order came out aggressively and put the Pius team under pressure as the score mounted quickly. Regrouping at drinks with the score on 2 for 88, the home side’s bowling and fielding tightened up and in the 50th over the St Augustine’s last pair were dismissed. Lachlan Jurcevic took two catches, Flynn Pavely, Jesse Mansbridge, Manas Bansal and Oliver Freeman one each, while Joel Austin and Andrew May were the most successful of the bowlers. An early collapse made the chase a formidable one for the 1st XI but Manas Bansal played a fine innings of 76 to put the target within sight. Support from Darcy Aylmer and Oliver Freeman saw crucial partnerships formed but once Manas was dismissed the innings and season finished quickly. Thanks to all the parent supporters, our brilliant ground staff, umpires and to the team members who trained and played with great effort and spirit throughout the season.

1st XI v I Zingari.

A 25 over-a-side match against this club whose history dates back to 1888 was held on a gloomy afternoon. The 1st XI prevailed by 12 runs in a tight match in which Darcy Aylmer and Will Pavely batted with enterprise and the spinners followed up the good work of Jesse Mansbridge with the ball. Thank you to the I Zingari players for the opportunity to host them in what we hope will be an ongoing fixture.

Mr Pat Rodgers - 1st XI Cricket Coach

ISA Representative cricket.

The iconic Bradman Oval at Bowral was the scene for the final ISA representative match between the 1st and 2nd XI ISA teams on Sunday. SPX Captain Joel Austin recorded his third century for the season in making 101 before retiring as the 1st XI built a total of 283. Jesse Mansbridge (2 wickets) and Andrew May (3 wickets) were the best of the 2nd XI bowlers who were well captained by Will Pavely. Manas Bansal continued his fine form with the bat by scoring 51 having come to the crease with his team 3 for 6. Joel Austin took one wicket on the way to the 72 run victory but not before Jesse Mansbridge had launched a ball well over the boundary! The boys are to be congratulated on representing the school so impressively after the disappointment of the previous day’s cricket.

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

Basketball

All results can be found each week on the ISA Sport App. Filter by both School (SPX) and Sport (Basketball Boys) using the icon next to the whistle in the top right corner.

ISA Finals Fixtures

Year 7 Basketball trials

This Saturday we continue the grading games for Year 7 students who have registered for Term 4 basketball. Games will take place over 3 weeks and will be used to inform teams for the Term 4 season.

Year 7 students have been loaned a basketball singlet for the duration of the trials, which they will then need to wash and return. They must remember to bring these to their games.

Below is the schedule for this weekend’s games and a link to the teams for Round 2. Games for teams 1 - 7 are at NBISC (Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre), Jacksons Rd, Warriewood.

Teams 8 - 11 will be playing at Oxford Falls - see information below.

Please note that the teams have been completely reshuffled this week, so be sure to look at the attached teams lists to ensure you attend the correct venue and time.

Year 7 Basketball Fixtures Round 2

Teams 8 - 11 Games at Oxford Falls this Saturday commence at 9:45 am on Courts 1 and 2.

Court 1: 9:45 am: Team 8 vs Team 9

Court 2: 9:45 am: Team 10 vs Team 11

Training: Training will conclude this week for those teams that are playing in Finals.

Mr Daniel Garrett - Basketball Convenor

From the Basketball Committee

Annual General Meeting

All basketball parents are invited to join the Basketball Committee AGM.

Date: Thursday 9 March (tomorrow)

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: online (link below)

Mrs Brooke Hillsdon, Basketball Committee

NSTA Tennis

The clouds disappeared for another amazing day of tennis today. Joseph Wilson, Henry Auer and Tyson Liu, SPX 28 as well as Micah Chan, Alex Zhang and Isaac Cheng, SPX 30 all had a great start to their weekends with both teams willing all games 18-7. Aiden Chan played a very close match against his opponent from Barker, just pipping him at the post winning 6-5, forming part of an overall win from SPX 23. The match of the morning had to be Jayden Meguerditchian vs Henry Burke. Both players were determined to win and it looked like Henry had the match in the bag until Jayden fought back to win 6-5. Well done to both boys! Thank you to our umpires for this week, Boston Bannister, Jake Yu and Adrian Yip. Although these boys are only in Years 7 and 8, they provided invaluable mentoring and help to the players on the courts today.

The 10:00 am matches went off without a hitch. They always seem a lot quieter and a lot more serious than the 8:00 am matches where we hear the excited banter of the Junior boys. Cooper and Spencer Anderson, SPX 8 dominated their games winning all 3 sets. Lucas Korth and Lachlan Yu, SPX 12 a team that was only formed this term, continued their winning streak, winning 18 games to 1. Ryan Fong, SPX 2 and Jake Yu, SPX 3 fought it out in their singles with Jake winning the tie break 7 games to 3. Thank you and well done to Alex DalMolin who played up in division 3 and won his singles in a close match 6-5.

Just a quick reminder that everyone needs to arrive at least 15 mins before the start of play so that they can warm up. Also, don’t forget to write your first and last names on the score sheet to help the convenors when entering the scores.

Mrs Sam Iwatani - NSTA Convenor

Senior Swimming Squad

Next Wednesday 15 March we are competing at the ISA Swimming Carnival at SOPAC. For those boys that are competing please be at the College before 7:30 am. A bus will take the squad out to SOPAC for an 8:30 am start. We will be arriving back at the College approximately 5:00 pm that evening. Lunch will be provided on the day.

Swimmers must wear their Pius Swimming shirts with closed toed shoes to and from the pool. Year 11 and 12 students must wear their school uniform to the pool and get changed once we have arrived. All swimmers must be wearing the Pius swimming cap and blue or black swimming costumes.

The team list will be up on the Student Noticeboard on Thursday. It is a reduced squad as there are only two heats of Freestyle and one of the other strokes. Please look at the noticeboard to see if you are attending the ISA Carnival by Thursday lunchtime.

Any swimmers who have Additional Entry times for 100 and 200 metre form strokes and 200IM and have been registered with Swimming NSW must have those times to Ms Proc no later than Thursday. These events are not swum next Wednesday hence are picked according to times for the CIS Carnival.

Final details of the team list will be discussed on Friday at the Swimming meeting. All ISA swimmers must attend.

Ms Leisa Proc - Senior Swimming Convenor

Squash

Div 1 SPX 1 V BRIARS 2 loss by matches 2-0

Div 2 SPX 2 V Barker 1 loss by matches 2-0

Div 4 SPX 5 V KNOX 8 loss by matches 2-0

Div 4 SPX 4 V St Andrews 3 win by points 101-100

Div 4 SPX 3 V Knox 7 win by matches 1-0

Div 6 SPX 7 V BRIARS 9 win by matches 2-0

Div 6 SPX 6 V BRIARS 6 loss by games 5-3

Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor

Debating and Public Speaking

CSDA Public Speaking

The CSDA Public Speaking Competition has begun. For the students who have progressed, you must keep the below dates free:

10 March Public Speaking Zone Finals

17 March Public Speaking Finals

CSDA Debating Competition

Registrations are closed. The CSDA Debating season kicks off this term with the following:

Week 7 – training Friday 17 March 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Week 8 – training Friday 24 March 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Week 9 – training & ‘Friendly’ Debate (to be confirmed) Friday 31 March 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm.

The CSDA Debating Competition runs through Term 2 on the following evenings:

These are our coaches for this year:

Year 12 – Luke McManus

Year 11 – Natasha Foley

Year 10 – Ryan Balboa

Year 9 – Stephen Davidson

Year 8 – Bettina Spanyik

Year 7 – Dallas Davies

If you want to be a part of St Pius X College debating, it is essential that you meet at the clock after our Sports Assembly every Friday, attend all training and the first six rounds. If your team makes it through to the Elimination Round (and beyond) you will also need to keep all of the above dates free.

Mrs Leigha Zervakos - Debating & Public Speaking Convenor

Cross Country

2023 Run 2 Cure Fun Run

Run 2 Cure Fun Run is a fundraiser held to support children affected by Neuroblastoma Cancer. It also provides a great opportunity for students to prepare for the ISA Cross Country Competition that will be held in May. Our school will run the 5km Wave A together under the “SPX Runners” Team. If you wish to take part in other distances, you are welcome to register on your own. Boys that are 12 and under will need to be accompanied by a parent for all other runs.

Who: Open to All

When: Sunday, 2 April. Meet Mr Steinman at 9:00 am for the 5km run.

For all other distances, times start from 7:15 am.

Where: The Domain, in the centre of Sydney. Event village is the grassy area in between Hospital Road and Art Gallery Road.

Distance: SPX: 5km, Other available runs: 1km, 3km, 10 km, 21.1km

Cost: Register before 17 March to purchase at a discounted price. See website for details: https://www.run2cure.org.au/the-run#pricing-107013

If you would like to register through the school for the 5km Wave A run, please have your parents email Ms Leanne Lee at Llee@stpiusx.nsw.edu by Tuesday, 28 March. If you are registering on your own, please email Ms Lee to let her know which event you have registered in.

Please see the attached for further information:

Cross Country training continues all term. Join our coaches, Matthew North and Dominic Panozzo, for fun, varied and challenging sessions.

When: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Where: Beauchamp Park, Chatswood

Time: 7.15 am – 8.15 am

Who: All Senior and Junior School students welcome

Meet at the Beauchamp Oval Grandstand in comfortable running gear and with a water bottle. Bring your school uniform to change into afterwards back at The College. All students are encouraged to join training, whether it is to prepare for the ISA or IPSHA Cross Country competition taking place in Term 2 or to get in shape for winter sports. Please email Mr Scott Steinman ssteinman@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au or Ms Leanne Lee llee@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au to sign up or just turn up in the morning.

Ms Leanne Lee - Cross Country and Athletics Convenor

Senior School Chess Training

When: Monday afternoons 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Where: D Block – Blue Room

Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenor

ISA Tennis

Training and grading sessions start next week (Week 7). Please note in the document attached below which grading day has been allocated to your son and the information regarding travel, location, and uniform.

Travel to: Buses will arrive on Archer St at 3:30 pm. Students must meet the Tennis Staff (Ms Bamber, Ms Barwick, Ms Colefax, Mr Lee) under the podium at 3:25 pm to mark the roll. Please be changed prior to departure, otherwise, you will need to change at the venue.

Travel back: Buses will drop students off on Anderson Street at 5:45 pm alternatively, your parents are welcome to pick you up from the courts at 5:00 pm.

Location of Training: Queenwood Tennis and Sports Centre (1110 Oxford Falls Road, Oxford Falls, NSW, 2100.

Uniform: SPX Tennis Polo, SPX Navy Shorts, Tennis Sport cap

What to bring: Tennis Racket and water bottle

Mrs Veronica Bamber - ISA Tennis Convenor

Winter Squash Registration NOW OPEN

Winter Squash is held during Terms 2 and 3. Registration is now open.

Commitment: Attend all training sessions (Wednesday 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm at Willoughby) and pennant matches (Saturday morning at various venues).

Transport: Will be provided to Willoughby on Wednesday afternoons from school and return. Transport to and from Saturday matches at various locations is not provided.

Clothing: SPX squash shirt with sports uniform shorts and non-marking shoes must be worn.

Equipment: Eye wear is compulsory, and players are strongly encouraged to have their own. Rackets can be borrowed, however it is better for the players to use their own. Balls are provided.

Winter squash is available to all students (Year 7 – 12) and of all standards on a first come, first served basis.

Please note that this year all enrolments are through Try Booking using the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/1026151

Any enquiries to Mr Justin Varjavandi (Winter Squash Convenor)

jvarjavandi@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Mr Justin Varjavandi - Winter Squash Convenor

Rugby Registration NOW OPEN

All Year 5 - 12 students wishing to play rugby are required to be registered to be included in a team, allowing the school rugby administrators & coaches to best prepare for the coming season, plus allow your P&F Rugby Club to best support and communicate with you! There are no trials or grading days, all students of different shapes, sizes and abilities can find a home within the SPX Rugby Program.

You have three options when registering:

2023 Rugby Season Registration + Two Day April School Holiday Clinic: $280 (cost includes season registration & access to rugby specific physio during the season + specialist coaching, transport and lunch at the April Holiday clinic held on 19 and 20 April).
2023 Rugby Season Registration Only: $180 (cost includes season registration & access to rugby specific physio during the season)
Clinic only - The third option for holiday clinic only is for junior school students.

To register simply follow the trybooking link below: https://www.trybooking.com/1017694

Term 1 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

Training starts Tuesday 14 March – Rugby Training Commences at Oxford Falls for all students Year 7-12
Training days are Tuesday and Thursday
Friday 24 March – Sunday 26 March - Opens Rugby Camp and TRIAL VS CCGS – Central Coast.
Saturday 1 April – SPX vs ST ALOYISIUS – HOME- TBC
Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 April - School Holiday Clinic – Oxford Falls – TRYTIME RUGBY

Year 7 Rugby Taster - ONLY ONE SESSION LEFT

There is only one taster session to go (tomorrow) before the main rugby training starts. The bus leaves Archer Street at 3:25 pm and returns to Anderson Street at 5:30 pm. Its free and no experience needed. Any sport clothes are ok and no boots required. If you have any questions please email Mr Martin Gillogly at mgillogly@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

Mr Martin Gillogly - Rugby Convenor

From the Rugby Supporters' Club - Rugby Club 2023 Golf Day

For Bookings please use the QR Code attached or go to:

Contact St Pius X Rugby Supporters' Committee:

Brothers Colts 2023 Rugby Team

Scholarships available to Pius Ex-Students

Founded in 1947, the club fields teams in Seniors, Colts (U/21) and in 2023 we are looking to add a Women’s Sevens team.
All abilities are welcome. Come down with your friends to enjoy the playing and social side of rugby. Training Thursday nights @ 7 pm at Roseville Chase Oval, followed by a free BBQ.
Colts receive free playing gear, free registration get fed and watered at home games. How good is that ?
A short season (around 8 weeks so you can play Colts then travel).
A small number of education scholarships are available, (including some solely for ex-students of St Pius X College) for men and women who are U/21 as at 1 January of the year they are playing.

Clicking on the following link: http://www.brothersrugby.com.au/. You can also follow the club on Facebook: Brothers Rugby Club Sydney

Or feel free to contact the Development Officer - Rodger Shanahan: rugby@brothersrugby.com.au or 0447 440 366

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