Senior School Cocurricular Program
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Summer ArtLab
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket - ISA & MWJCA
- Squash
- Tennis (NSTA)
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Cocurricular Colour Awards
Congratulations to the students who were presented with Silver and Gold Colour Awards at this week's Cocurricular Colour Awards.
A full list of Colour Award recipients will be included in next week's Woodchatta.
We were also pleased to present our major sporting awards to our senior students.
Back Row: Izaac Tan, Jayden Akouri, Robert Oner, Kobi Mendel, Luke Austin, Jasper Lindsell,
Front Row: Derek Jung, Aiden McNeilly, Christian Wong, Charlie Woolf, Oliver Freeman and Matthew Yee.
Tennis Grading
The Senior School Tennis Grading Day will take place this Saturday at Oxford Falls Racquet Club.
Families should have received an email with their son's scheduled grading time as well as a Clipboard Schedule with information on the venue and times. You would have received a grading time for either:
7:00 am - 9:00 am; or
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
MWJCA Cricket kicks off this Saturday. All the best to our cricket teams.
Summer ArtLab
Introducing Summer ArtLab: A Creative New Opportunity for students in Years 5–7
We’re excited to announce the launch of Summer ArtLab, a vibrant new extension of the SPX Cocurricular ArtLab program, designed especially for students in Years 5–7.
This initiative offers a structured and inclusive space for younger students to explore Visual Arts beyond the classroom, nurturing creativity during a key stage of development.
Through hands-on activities, students will build foundational skills, express themselves freely, and engage with art history and cultural diversity in a fun, non-assessed environment. The program also fosters wellbeing and belonging, providing a supportive space for social connection and emotional growth.
A unique feature of Summer ArtLab is its cross-age mentoring model, with recent graduates helping to facilitate sessions, strengthening community ties and leadership pathways within the College.
We look forward to seeing our young artists thrive as confident creators and curious thinkers in this exciting new program!
Cost: as per Cocurricular charges
Sign Up: Registrations Now Open on Clipboard - get in quick!
When: Term 4 2025 and Term 1 2026
Time: 3:05 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesdays
Athletics
ISA Athletics Championships
Next Tuesday, our athletes will be competing in the ISA Athletics Championships. Further training requirements will be reassessed following the conclusion of this event.
Invitational Carnivals
Congratulations to all athletes who participated in the Invitational Carnival last Saturday, 6 September, at ES Marks Athletics Field, Kensington. A special thank you to the staff and parent volunteers whose support helped make the day a success.
The final Invitational Carnival will be held this Saturday at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. All athletes selected for ISA are expected to attend, as this event provides an excellent opportunity to fine-tune their preparation ahead of the Championships.
Ms Leanne Lee – Athletics Convenor
Basketball
First V Basketball Team Announcement
Following a highly competitive and hard-fought grading process, we are pleased to announce the First V team for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
A sincere thank you to all players from Years 8 to 11 who participated in trials. Your effort, attitude, and skill gave us a clear insight into the depth of talent within the SPX Basketball Program and there are exciting signs for the future.
Congratulations to the following students selected for the First V Team:
- Alex Baldock
- Antonio Calcarao
- Dom Cikes
- Simon Ellis
- Mac Hillsdon
- Nate Ho
- Elisha Lu
- Kalan McNeilly
- Joshua Sebastian
- Noah Tachjian
We look forward to a strong season ahead, built on teamwork, leadership, and the values of St Pius X.
Key Updates:
Year 7–10 Grading
Our first round of grading has now concluded across all Year 7–10 groups. Teams are beginning to take shape, and early feedback from our selectors suggests that a number of students may improve their team placement from last season based on performances and effort displayed.
Each year group will have a final grading session, which will be crucial in confirming team selections. Please note that for Week 10, we are awaiting final details from the Graduation Planning Committee, and there may be adjustments to the grading schedule for those sessions. Stay tuned!
Additionally:
Internal Development Teams will be formed for Years 7 and 8, providing further opportunities for skill development and game experience.
There will be no internal teams for Years 9 and 10 this season.
Thank you to all students for your enthusiasm and commitment throughout the grading process. The energy and effort shown so far is a great sign of what’s to come in Term 4.
Singlet Sizing (Year 7-10)
Singlet sizes have been submitted to the College Shop. Please be patient as they process the orders that can now be placed by families. If you need to purchase a singlet, please do so via the below link. When purchasing online, please indicate in the purchase sets your sons year group. This is to avoid any number clashes.
Preseason Fixtures
Save the date: Saturday 18 October will be a preseason game (At this stage it will include all A and B Teams) We are in conversation with St Aloysius and there may be scope for more games or internal games at Oxford Falls. TBC!
Holiday Camps
From tomorrow afternoon, Clipboard will open for registrations for our upcoming Holiday Camps.
At this stage, camps will run in Week 2 of the holidays, taking place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. All session details, including times and locations, will be available in Clipboard. If there are large numbers we will look to expand into Week 1.
We strongly encourage as many boys as possible to take up this opportunity - it’s a great chance to stay active, sharpen skills, and enjoy sport in a fun and supportive environment.
Training Schedule
Due to the size of our program the training schedule is complex and jam packed. There will be morning sessions each weekday, two afternoon timeslots at Chatswood in the school Gym and several teams that will travel to Oxfords Falls, Monday-Thursday. The final timetable will be shared prior to the season commencing, once teams are finalised and coaches are appointed to each team. Your son’s training time and day will appear in Clipboard once published.
ISA Season Dates
- Round 1: 25 October 2025
- Round 2: 1 November 2025
- Round 3: 8 November 2025
- Round 4: 15 November 2025
- Round 5: 22 November 2025
- Round 6: 29 November 2025
- Round 7: 31 January 2026 (TBC)
- Round 8: 7 February 2026
- Round 9: 14 February 2026
- Round 10: 21 February 2026
- Semi Finals: 28 February 2026
- Finals: 7 March 2026
Grading Calendar
Thank you for your continued support.
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
ISA Cricket
October holiday trial teams are being finalised. Selected players have been emailed for the following matches:
All players are requested to confirm availability for trials ASAP and advise either Mr Reay or Mr Rodgers.
Training continues Monday and Thursday afternoons.
Where possible potential ISA players should compete in MWJCA matches prior to the ISA season start.
ISA season commences Saturday 18 October v St Stanislaus’ College at Oxford Falls for both 1st and 2nd XI.
Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor
MWJCA Cricket
Cricket Season Kick-off - MWJCA Cricket
The MWJCA season begins this Saturday, 13 September. Best of luck to all our SPX cricketers for Round 1!
Match-day reminder: please arrive at grounds by 7:30 am for warm-ups and ground set up. First ball at 8:00 am.
Training days by age group
With teams now out/being finalised, here’s a quick reminder of weekly training slots. Please check PlayHQ for any late changes due to ground availability or weather. Please note that buses leave from Archer St at around 3:15 pm, with training running at Oxford Falls from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Buses are scheduled to arrive back at the Chatswood Campus by 5:30 pm.
U12/13, U14s: Tuesday Afternoons
U15/16s: Wednesday Afternoons
Uniform - what to wear
All players should be in the new SPX blue playing strip:
Blue shirt (comes with a pre-allocated number)
Blue pants
Blue sports cap or white wide-brimmed hat
If you are still yet to purchase the playing strip for your son, please visit the Uniform Shop as soon as possible. Limited sizes are in stock with replenishments on the way.
Thanks in advance to our parents/carers for scoring, umpiring and lifts - your support makes Saturdays run smoothly!
Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor
Rugby
Annual Golf Day 2025
Friday 17 October
Northbridge Golf Club
296c Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
Following the success of last years’ event, we are returning to Northbridge GC in October for our annual Ambrose golf outing.
The Committee’s focus this year is to maximise the appeal and to encourage as many parents as possible to join us for a great opportunity to mix with other parents and friends of the school. And, of course, to have fun. We are particularly keen to see more mums participate this year. Pull together a 4 Ball or just join as a single … either way, a great day is guaranteed.
For more information, please see attached flyer below.
For all bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/spx-2025-golf-day
Sponsor a Hole!
Friday, 17 October 2025
The SPX Rugby community invites all families and friends to join us for our Annual Rugby Club Golf Day — a great mix of fun, networking, and fundraising in support of our Rugby program.
This year, you can choose your lucky hole (1–18) to sponsor - but get in quick, as spots will fill fast!
Why Sponsor a Hole?
Your business will enjoy excellent visibility across our rugby community, including:
A professionally printed banner displayed on the course
Advertising in the official Golf Day program
Mentions via WhatsApp, the College newsletter, and direct email
Event Highlights:
Ambrose team format Hole prizes, including a Volvo Hole-in-One challenge!
Sponsorship Packages:
$550 – Hole sponsorship only
$800 – Hole sponsorship + 1 player ticket
$1,050 – Hole sponsorship + 2 player tickets
$1,550 – Hole sponsorship + 4 player tickets
📩 Interested in sponsoring?
Email wibke@iinet.net.au to secure your hole and be part of a fantastic day on the green!
Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Thursday 11 September – SPX Rugby Club - Opens Jersey Presentation
- Friday 17 October – Rugby Annual Golf Day
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
Finals Week!
What an exhilarating week of finals at Thornleigh! Every player brought their A-game, making for a truly competitive and memorable end to the season.
Liam Spatola delivered a marathon performance, playing 9 games and racking up an impressive 123 points. A true testament to endurance and skill!
Jakob Kum and Max Sunjaya dominated their division, winning the grand final and securing first place. Outstanding teamwork and determination!
Cameron Giang, our unstoppable one-man team, claimed a convincing win and earned third place in his division. A solo effort with serious impact!
Lucas Tubman showcased tremendous growth, playing excellent squash and acquiring valuable new skills throughout the season.
Ryan Xu stepped up in the finals with two strong games, sealing a win and sharing third place honors with Michael Qi in their division.
Gavin Bae and Eric Park played consistently well all year, Gavin always showed an excellent range of skills and determination to win his rounds. Playing in his first season, Eric played extremely well, displaying his natural ability with his speed and agility.
Christopher Yastreboff, Jaxon Stanley and Lance Meng had a great season, showing growth in their skill development as they built their knowledge around the tactics of the game and also improved their racquet techniques.
To all our winter squash players - your reliability, cooperation, and discipline have been nothing short of inspiring. You've set a high standard and shown what it means to be committed athletes.
Looking Ahead
We encourage everyone to keep building on this momentum by participating in Gala Days and tournaments. The journey doesn’t end here - it’s just the beginning of even greater achievements.
Thank you all for an incredible season. Let’s keep the spirit alive and the squash balls flying!
Mr Paul Formosa - Winter Squash Convenor
Summer Squash
Mr Joe Madani - Summer Squash Convenor
NSTA Tennis
Senior School Grading Day – Reminder
A reminder that the Senior School Grading Day will take place this Saturday at Oxford Falls Racquet Club.
Families should have received an email with their son's scheduled grading time as well as a Clipboard Schedule with information on the venue and times. You would have received a grading time for either:
7:00 am - 9:00 am; or
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Please note: if your child is in the 7:00 am timeslot, they may be asked to stay for challenge matches with the 10:00 am group if needed.
To ensure a smooth start, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and attendance.
I look forward to meeting you all this weekend.
Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor