Senior School Cocurricular Program

• Fixtures
• Chess
• Cricket
• Cross Country
• Football 
• Rugby
• Squash
• Senior Swimming
• Tennis

Fixtures

Chess

Chess will proceed as normal tomorrow and is not postponed due to Founder's Day.

All students enrolled in Chess are required to attend their scheduled games this week. 

Students must return to school after Founder's Day events and wait on the verandah for their teammates before travelling to opposition venues, as outlined in the draw below.

Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors

Cricket

SPX CRICKET - AGM

SPX Cricket Club warmly invites all members of the College community to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on Tuesday 19 May at 6:30 pm at The Orchard Hotel.

The AGM is an important opportunity to reflect on the past season, celebrate the growth and achievements of our players and teams, and look ahead to the continued development of cricket at SPX.

A key part of the evening will be the election of the 2026/27 Committee, including all Executive positions. The Club is always keen to welcome new voices and perspectives, and we encourage anyone with an interest in supporting SPX Cricket to consider getting involved. That said, attending the AGM does not carry any obligation to take on a formal role - your presence and input are valued in any capacity.

Whether you are a current parent, past player, coach, or supporter of the Club, we would love to see you there.

Enquiries: 

rbalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au - Mr Ryan Balboa (MWJCA Convenor)

dreay@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au - Mr David Reay (ISA Cricket Convenor)

secretary@stpiuscricket.com.au - Mr Scott Costain (Parent and Secretary - SPX Cricket Club)

Cross Country

Sydney10 5km Fun Run

Our next 5km fun run with Sydney10 is fast approaching. As this is an external event, students will need to organise their own way to and from the venue. Mr Steinman and I will be there to support and supervise any bags and belongings during the duration of this run.

Students receive a 20% off the registration fee using code STPIUS10 at checkout. 

• Join our SPX Runners team upon registration:

  https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114185/2026-sydney-10/register?promo_code=STPIUS10

• Pricing details can be found here:

  https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114185/2026-sydney-10#pricing 

• Who: 7-12 (though juniors are welcome to join)

• When: Sunday 17 May. Race starts 9:20 am.

• Where: Meet near the start line close to the Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park at 8:20 am sharp!  Our coaches will be there to do a warmup with you.

• What to wear: Blue and yellow cross-country singlet, available for purchase at the uniform shop, can be used for training and ISA. Option to borrow a singlet is available with limited sizes, let Ms Lee know if you require to borrow a singlet. 

Please notify me via email once you have registered.

Ms Leanne Lee - Cross Country Convenor

Football

It was a tough opening round against a strong Oakhill outfit. Well done to all teams who didn’t give up, but a particular shout out to the 14As who had a very dominant win down in Bowral.  The trip was certainly worth it!

All fixtures for the season have now been published in Clipboard.  The home and away aspect is accurate, please note that the times and venues will change and families should ensure that they check for any changes to game times or locations carefully.  Settings can be adjusted within Clipboard to receive push notifications and emails.

Good luck to all teams this weekend.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

Rugby

Kings Trial # 1 

St Pius X College Rugby welcomed The King’s School to Oxford Falls last weekend for the first trial of the season, with plenty of positive signs across the program.

The 1st  XV was impressive with a 35–17 win, setting a strong standard with their physicality and composure. Other highlights included commanding performances from the 3rd  XV and 13B sides. In contrast, several matches were tightly contested, most notably the 16A draw and an entertaining 28–24 victory for the 13A team.

Overall, it was a valuable afternoon of rugby that allowed players to test combinations and settle into match conditions. The trial provided a solid starting point as Pius rugby continues to build toward the winter season.

Rugby Supporter's Day – Saturday 30 May at Oxford Falls

We warmly invite all students and their families to join us for our annual Rugby Supporter's Day at Oxford Falls on Saturday 30 May. We encourage everyone to stay and show their support for our 1st and 2nd XV teams throughout the day. As a special thank you, students will receive a token for a complimentary sausage sandwich, available from 2:00 pm.

Many of our Year 12 students have been representing the College on the rugby field since Year 5, and it is a wonderful tradition to acknowledge and celebrate their final season. This event is also a fantastic opportunity for younger students to experience the spirit of St Pius X rugby and be inspired for their own future journeys.

We look forward to seeing you there, cheering loudly and showing your support!

 Term 1 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

• Saturday 9 May – Trial 4 SPX vs SHORE - HOME
• Saturday 16 May – ISA Round 1 – SPX vs PATS– AWAY
• Saturday 23 May – ISA Round 2 – SPX vs OAK- AWAY
• Saturday 30  May – ISA Round 3 – SPX vs KWS – HOME (Supporter's Day) 
• Saturday 6 June – King's Birthday Weekend – NO GAMES 
• Tuesday 9 June – No Training (Athletics Carnival) 
• Saturday 13 June – ISA Round 4 – SPX vs SSC - AWAY
• Saturday 23 May – ISA Round 5 – SPX vs SGC/CHEV/OXL - HOME
• Saturday 1 August - Rugby Gala Dinner

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Squash

Squash games will be held this week; however, fixtures are not yet finalised. Please keep a close eye on the Squash Canvas page for updates, as the draw is expected to be released later this week.

Once the draw is published, all fixtures will also be entered into Clipboard for easy access.

Mr Paul Formosa - Squash Convenor

Senior Swimming

On 5 May, 5 students represented the ISA at the CIS Swimming Championships.

Max Allende (Year 8) came 1st in his heat for 50m Butterfly. 

Fletcher Steele (Year 8) came 16th overall in 50m Backstroke. 

Jayden Law (Year 11) came 11th overall for Opens 50m Breaststroke. 

Luca McCarthy (Year 11) came 11th overall for U16’s 50m Breaststroke.

Jack Dunk (Year 9) got a PB in the 100m Backstroke along with 13th overall and shaved 3.3 seconds off of his best time for 100m Fly.

Outstanding effort from all 5 boys!!!

Ms Leisa Proc – Swimming Convenor

Tennis

We had a tough start to the season last weekend against strong opposition from Oakhill and St Spyridon’s. Congratulations to our Division 7 side who started the season with a win.

This week our students will be playing in the following locations:

Divisions 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 – Playing at Talus St, St Leonards against Redland’s College or Oxley. Please bring a plate of food to share.

Divisions 1, 3, 5, 11 – Playing at the Mosman Lawn Tennis Club against Redland’s College (32 Rosebery Street, Mosman). 

Divisions 7, 9 – Playing at Oxley College against Oxley.

Please email me prior to Friday 8:00 am, if you know that your son is unable to play. 

PCummins@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au 

Looking forward to this weekend!

Mr Paul Cummins - ISA Tennis Convenor