Senior School Sport & Extra-Curricula Activities
- Senior Rugby
- Senior Football
- Basketball
- CSDA Debating
- Chess
- Winter Squash
- Cross Country and Athletics
- Interschool Snowsports Competition
As we head into a well-deserved break both in the classroom and in the ISA Winter Season I take this opportunity to thank all of you who have been involved in our winter sports program. There have been so many positives in the performances of our teams and also in the College community’s involvement across all sports.
We wish the Footballers well in their upcoming skills camp to be held at Oxford Falls and applaud the efforts of our Basketballers as they attend an off-season skills camp on the Chatswood Campus.
In addition, our 1st XV head up to Queensland for the annual Reconciliation Tour and we wish them well in their games against EREA brother schools, Gregory Terrace and Nudgee.
In looking forward, as we move through Term 3, Summer registrations and gradings will be opening across all our summer sports. Please remind your sons of their need to be vigilant for notices and get themselves registered.
Finally, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome Marley Coco Cross to the St Pius X College community as we announce the arrival of 1st XV Coach Mike Cross’ new-born daughter. Congratulations to the Cross family on their new arrival. Go Pius!!
Mr Matt Stearn - Senior Sportsmaster
Senior Rugby
Sydney Regionals for Rugby
Congratulations to the following boys who were selected in the Sydney Regionals for Rugby. Their selection was off the back of strong performances in the Club State Championships. Well done boys.
Xavier Davidson- Sydney u/14 Red
Bradley Newman- Sydney u/14 RedJames Patchett- Sydney u/15 BlueJames Griffith- Sydney u/16 Blue
Jack Brown- Sydney u/16 Red
Kobi Mendal- President XV
Results 17 June
Supporters Day
A huge thanks for all those who came to support the rugby on the weekend It was a great day and the results above speak volumes of how our rugby program has improved, thanks to Mike Cross, his team at Trytime, our dedicated coaches and the Rugby Committee.
Please see some photos from the day.
Dates for the diary
- Saturday 22nd July - Bye - Fixtures against Central Coast Grammar and St Joesph’s
- Saturday 22nd July - Rugby Club Dinner – Kirribilli Club
- Saturday 29th July - Oakhill College- Home
- Saturday 5th August - Kinross- Away
Mr Martin Gillogly - Rugby Convenor
SPX Rugby Club – Gala Dinner
Saturday, 22 July, Kirribilli Club from 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm.
Get your friends and side-line supporters together and come and join us for an amazing night with live music by The Meldrums, an interview with our Guest Speaker, Darren Coleman – Head Coach of the NSW Waratahs, and enjoy video content of our players in action including behind the scenes footage.
The Rugby Committee welcomes all SPX parents and carers.
Please direct all enquiries to spxrugby@gmail.com.
SPX Rugby Committee
Senior Football
Dear Parents and Players,
Some fantastic results on the weekend, highlighted by a 10-0 win by the 14C’s and a stirring 5-4 win by the 1st XI where they scored 4 goals in the last 15 minutes to grasp victory.
A reminder that there is no football training or games during the holidays. Training will recommence on Wednesday 19 July.
It is not too late to register for the COERVER Football camp in the holidays.
COERVER Football Camp
COERVER Football camp is on again during the holidays, from 26 – 28 June. We encourage footballers to take this opportunity to participate in this intensive football training during the school holidays. A bendy bus has been booked to assist with travel needs. We urge anyone wishing to book a place on the bus, to book and secure their place promptly. Active Kids vouchers can be used. See the flyer below and book by the link: https://coerver.com.au/holiday-camps.
Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor.
Annual Social Cocktail Night
Join us for a really fun night mixing with the Pius football community – come and celebrate football with other parents, our Principal, teachers, coaches and Old Boys. It’s time to mark a great season and support the ongoing development of the school’s football program. Women’s World Cup Games will be playing, enter the raffles and lucky door, enjoy the delicious food and celebrate the 2023 season of SPX Football.
Click here to buy tickets - https://events.humanitix.com/spxfootballcocktailevening2023
Share this invitation with friends and family.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Supporter's Day - Saturday 22 July, 2023 at Oxford Falls Playing Fields
This final Football Supporters Day at Oxford Falls for 2023 will raise funds for future coaching support for our football young men with our BBQ, Football Coffee and Bake Sale.
Please support this club activity by signing on to the volunteer roster today: https://signup.zone/gsJSyYippYGkA3wgB
If you can support this club activity by contributing baked goods please email Priscilla on: pleasepris@hotmail.com
SPX Football Supporters Club Committee
Basketball
St Pius X GOE Basketball Camp
Grind Over Everything is an elite coaching brand that has worked with some of the best young basketballers in Sydney and NSW.
During the holidays they are offering 5 days of camps, exclusively to St Pius X students. These camps will focus on fundamental skills and decision making.
Location: St Pius X College Chatswood Gymnasium
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm (Note: Trybooking says 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, sessions actually finish at 12:00 pm)
Dates: - 26th June (Year 5 & 6)
- 27th, 28th June (Year 7, 8 & 9)
- 29th, 30th June (Year 10 &11)
Cost: $50 per day
Please register ASAP as spots are limited to 20 players per day. Only register for the day/days allocated for your current year group. Years 7-12 may choose to register for one of the allocated days, or both.
Trybooking registration link: https://www.trybooking.com/1075117
CSDA Debating
This year’s season of CSDA debating has come to an end for St Pius X College. Our boys in the 11B Team made it through to the Elimination rounds, which is no easy feat, but unfortunately have not made it into the finals this year. Congratulations to all our amazing debaters for your participation, dedication, and hard work this season, you have represented your school well. Hopefully we will see you again next year!
Mrs Leigha Zervakos - Debating & Public Speaking Convenor
Senior School Chess
The NSW Junior Chess League – Secondary Schools Competition – Metropolitan North 2023 concluded last Friday.
St Pius X Chess players represented the College with 12 teams across 3 Divisions – Seniors, Intermediates and Juniors.
The following teams finished the season with a top 3 place in their Divisions:
- 3rd – SPX A SN1 - Ned Turner, Andre Mury (C), Chris Elliot, Luca Vincenzo, Xander Buckingham
- 2nd - SPX C SN3 - Cooper Anderson, Spencer Anderson (C), Ethan Li, James Kassis
- 3rd - SPX D JN3 - Rayan Alexander, Cruz Arapoc (C), Gavin Bae, Lucas Chong
- 3rd - SPX A JR5 - Mac Hillsdon, Jayden Law (C), Lachlan O’Neill, Oscar Roberts
- 2nd - SPX B JN6 - Brandon Ang (C), Artem Komarov, Justin Meza, Chris Yastreboff
Thank you to all our Year 12’s, many of whom have played Chess for the College since Year 7:
Ned Turner, Andre Mury, Chris Elliot, Luca Vincenzo, Xander Buckingham, Matthew Moore, Christian Moore, Manas Basal, Jamie Leong, Braden Lockyer
A special thank you to our 2023 Chess Captain, Andre Mury, for his dedication, calm demeanor and leadership to all SPX players during the season.
Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenor
Squash
SPX Winter Squash 2023 Round 5 Saturday 3/6/23 Results: https://squashaustralia.sportyhq.com/league/view/2023-Winter-Junior-Pennant
Important information:
- First training of Term 3 will be in Week 1, Wed 19th July
- First Saturday match 29th July
I hope everyone enjoyed their first term of winter squash; I strongly encourage all players to spend some time on the court during the holidays. Practice opportunities posted on Canvas.
Mr Justin Varjavandi - Winter Squash Convenor
Cross Country and Athletics Training
Cross Country
Cross Country season concludes. Well done to all the boys who regularly attended training with our coaches Matthew North and Dominic Panozzo. A huge congratulations again to Flynn Clulow, Benjamin Fogale, Leo Boyd-Clark, Hamish Tooher, Luke Mooney and Cavan Ryan for competing in the CIS Cross country competition held on Thursday, June 8 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
Athletics Training
Athletics season is fast approaching, training begins Term 3 Week 2. As we were unable to run Javelin and Discus during the Athletics Carnival, we will be running the Age Championships for these two events during the first training session on Monday, July 24. Boys interested should sign up on the sign on sheet at the front office during the first week back in Term 3 or email Ms Lee at llee@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: School bus to and from Rotary Fields (may be subject to change), via Anderson St
Who: All students who made Top 5 and those interested in any track or field events are encouraged to attend training. Final ISA team will be selected based on performance.
Leanne Lee – Cross Country and Athletics Convenor
Interschool Snowsports Competition
The 2023 Interschool Snowsports competition will be held at Perisher Ski Resort from Tuesday 4 July to Friday 7 July.
The College has approved for students to enter this competition representing St Pius X College. All participants enter this competition at their own cost and parents are required to sign a liability waiver form.
Parents will also be required to attend the event and meet volunteering requirements of the competition. Further details of the competition are in the attached document.
Please contact Mrs Cathy Thomson on cathythomson7@gmail.com if your son (and family) is interested in participating in this competition.