Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Cocurricular and other photos
Athletics
Basketball
Cricket - ISA & MWJCA
Football
Rugby
Squash

Fixtures

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Grand Finals

Congratulations to our rugby and football teams who made it to the grand finals:

Football: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 16A, 15A, 15B and 13A.

Rugby: 16B and 15A

This is a huge achievement for these teams who have consistently proven their ability throughout the season.

We have been advised that the Rugby Grand Finals have been postponed.

The Football Grand Finals will be played on synthetic pitches at Macquarie University and St Patrick's College.

Clipboard will accurately reflect competition finals venues. All updates are under the control of the ISA, who are currently investigating opportunties around the Rugby Grand Finals.

All support for these important games is very welcome, however, students must be in full St Pius X sports uniform or winter uniform.

Commiserations to those teams whose season has now come to an end. Well done for your efforts and participation throughout the season.

This season, I’d like to shine a light on the sportsmanship demonstrated by our teams over the past two terms. Whether in victory or defeat, our players have consistently shown humility, respect, and grace. This is a true reflection of the values instilled by our dedicated coaches, whose guidance and leadership have been instrumental in shaping this culture.

Good luck to our teams playing on Saturday.

Congratulations to Alex Kim on his sporting achievement

Congratulations to Alex Kim of Year 9 who achieved outstanding success at the Australian Open Taekwondo Championships held last weekend in the Gold Coast.

Alex competed in the under 78kg sparring division and won the gold medal, demonstrating skill, dedication and sportsmanship.

Well done Alex. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about his achievements in the coming years!

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 - 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 registrations close tomorrow - Friday 22 August.

Performing Arts registrations will remain open for all ages.

Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Cocurricular and other photos

On Thursday August 28 the College will be conducting their 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 other sport photos.

Students involved in the photos are required to bring their student ID card to the photos.

Please refer to the attached as there will be a strict timeline of when photos need to be taken. All students will be able to view the schedule on their Year Canvas pages.

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 Period 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

SPX Basketball Update

Even with all the rain, the energy in the gym has been fantastic with strong attendance and high levels of intensity each preseason session: good signs for the upcoming season.

With the 2025/26 ISA registrations closing tomorrow (Friday 22 August), completed registrations are extremely low compared to last season and missing this deadline will impact your son attending grading.

Grading begins next week with our First and Seconds on Monday afternoon.

Key Updates:

Pius Feast Day Holiday - No pre-season training on Monday 1 September.
Singlet Sizing (Year 7-10) - Thank you to all Year 7 students that attend the singlet sizing last Friday. Any Year 7 players that didn’t attend, you last chance to be sized correctly is tomorrow at Recess in the gym (Friday 22 August). A notice will be posted via Canvas to the students. Any Year 8, 9 or 10 student that also needs a new singlet and would like a sizing may also attend at Recess.
ISA Year 7-10 Team Grading begins in Week 7, following the ISA Winter Season Finals this Saturday. Grading will be held at Oxford Falls, aligned with PE lessons and afternoon availability. The full grading calendar below. There will be a bus returning to the college following each session or students can be collected directly from Oxford Falls.
ISA First & Seconds Team Grading will take place in Week 6 and will be held at Chatswood after school. (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The Monday session is open to any player keen to push for the 1st 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 - Save the date: Saturday 18 October will be a preseason game (At this stage it will include all A and B Teams). More teams may be included and venues and times to be TBC.
Holiday Camps will run during the upcoming school break, offering extra skill development and gameplay. Dates and times will be confirmed soon.
ISA Season - Commences Saturday 25 October

We are 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

ISA 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

MWJCA Cricket

CRICKET SEASON STARTS 13 SEPTEMBER

We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming MWJCA cricket season, which begins on Saturday, 13 September. The season will feature 3 rounds before the school holidays, followed by the continuation of the competition in Term 4.

To ensure your son's participation, registration is required on both Clipboard and PlayHQ:

Clipboard – for internal College registration and team coordination. The College fee for cricket is paid via the app.
PlayHQ – for official MWJCA registration. There is a $17.50 fee payable directly to Cricket Australia for player insurance. This will be available via the Clipboard app.

Please ensure both registrations are completed by Friday, 22 August to secure a place in a team.

PlayHQ Registration Links

To streamline competition entry and meet MWJCA’s structure, players must register in the correct stage based on their year level:

Junior School (Stage 2 – Years 5–6): Register here
Senior School (Stage 3 – Years 7–11): Register here

The MWJCA competition is divided into Stage 2 and Stage 3 formats, which reflect Cricket Australia's player development framework.

To streamline the registration process, all Junior School players will be registered in Stage 2, while all Senior School players will register in Stage 3.

Junior School Players – Key Information:

Competitions played in Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Association (MWJCA), with matches played on the Northern Beaches every Saturday. Each team bats & bowls for 30 overs.
Under 12s – Matches on Saturday afternoons
Under 13s – Matches on Saturday mornings
We encourage parent volunteers to support teams as coaches, managers, umpires or scorers.

Trial Dates:

Trials will be held in Week 6 of Term 3, during the following dates. Please note that these will be done on a year group basis. Teams will then be allocated into their nominated age group divisions.

Wednesday 27 August - Years 7 and 8 (and anyone from the Junior School trialling for an U13s/U14s team)

Thursday 28 August - Years 9 and 10

Uniform Update:

A new uniform will be introduced this season for all players. Details on sizing and ordering will be shared soon. The new kit will be required for match days.

If you have any questions about registration, teams, or uniform, please don’t hesitate to contact me at rbalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor

Football

A huge congratulations to the 6 teams who have qualified for this weekend’s Grand Finals. These teams are the 1st XI, 2nd XI, 16A, 15A, 15B and 3A. This is an incredible achievement in strong competitions. All Finals will be held at Macquarie University and support is welcome.

Good luck to all teams.

Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor

Year 7 and 8 Sydney FC Training Program – Expression of Interest

We’re excited to offer a Sydney FC Training Program in Term 4, held on Tuesday mornings at Gore Hill Oval, conveniently located next to St Leonards Train Station.

This high-quality development opportunity is open to students who can make their own way to and from the field, as no teacher or coach supervision will be provided for travel.

The program will run for 5 weeks on the following dates:

Tuesday 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 4/11, 11/11

Cost: $75

Important Notes:

Students must arrange their own transport to Gore Hill and from the field to school.
There are 40 places available, and registration will be open to the first 40 families who complete the expression of interest form.
If we reach the required expressions numbers, registrations will then open via Clipboard.
Expression of Interest will close Wednesday 27 August.

Expression of Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/8p7DRNNrpr

Rugby

It’s that exciting time of year as the inaugural ISA Rugby finals are upon us! A big congratulations to the 15As and 16Bs that have made it through. We are proud of everything you’ve achieved so far. Best of luck as you head into the final games.

To those teams who didn’t make it this time, we want to say a heartfelt well done. We know how much effort you’ve put in throughout the season, and while the results might not have gone your way, your growth, resilience, and sportsmanship have been incredible. You’ve done yourselves and the school proud.

The finals this Saturday will take place at St Gregory’s College Campbelltown, and all details are finalised in Clipboard. Please allow extra time for travel as it will be a busy day with limited parking.

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 23 August – ISA Finals (St Gregory's College, Campbelltown)

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Squash

What a thrilling round! The energy, determination, and sportsmanship on display were nothing short of inspiring. Here are some standout moments worth celebrating:

Special Mention: Liam Tumulty stepped up in a big way, playing 10 games solo in the absence of his partner. Scoring an incredible 117 points, he showed grit and consistency, narrowly missing a win but leaving no doubt about his competitive spirit. That’s the kind of effort that defines a true athlete - well done, Liam!

Special Mention: Gavin Bae delivered the game of his season, battling through a tough match to earn a hard-fought victory against a formidable opponent. His performance was a masterclass in focus and resilience - an absolute highlight of the round!

Teamwide Progress: Every player brought their A-game, and the results speak for themselves. The level of competition has risen, and the gains made this season are evident across the board. With just two rounds left before finals, the momentum is building - keep pushing, keep improving, and let’s finish strong!

Mr Paul Formosa - Winter Squash Convenor

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