Junior School News
From the Head of the Junior School
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DATES FOR THE DIARY
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JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Yesterday’s Junior School Athletics Carnival was a wonderful celebration of fitness, fun and friendly competition. It was fantastic to see so many students challenging themselves, encouraging their peers and displaying exceptional sportsmanship throughout the day. A big thank you goes to Mr Bourke and the Junior School staff along with our parent volunteers whose organisation and support made the day run so smoothly. Thank you also to our families who came along to cheer everyone on.
For more details, see Mr Bourke’s report below.
THURSDAY 26 JUNE (Week 9)
Last day of Term 2
Dance Performance at Oxford Falls 10:40 am – 11:15 am
Early finish – students can be collected from Oxford Falls from 11:15 am or return to the college and make their way home
Parent/Teacher meetings via Teams from 1:00 pm
FRIDAY 27 JUNE (Week 9)
Pupil-free day
Parent/Teacher meetings via Teams from 8:00 am
UNSW PROGRAMMING COMPETITION
We wish Alexander R, Chang L and James Y good luck tomorrow as they compete in the UNSW ProgComp; a computer programming competition that aims to develop team building skills as well as students' problem-solving skills under strict time constraints.
DANCE PERFORMANCE | Thursday 26 June
On Thursday of Week 9, Junior School students will celebrate the end of their four-week dance program with a special performance for parents and special guests. The performance will begin at 10:40 am and conclude at approximately 11:15 am.
Following the performance, students may leave with their parents or return to school for early dismissal.
We look forward to seeing you there to support and celebrate the boys’ hard work and enthusiasm!
Thank you for your continued support of the Junior School.
Mrs Jill Greenwood - Head of Junior School
Fixtures
Junior School Sport
IPSHA Sport Returns – Round 6
After a well-earned break over the long weekend, IPSHA Sport is back this Saturday with Round 6 fixtures.
Please check Clipboard for the most up-to-date match details, including times and venues.
We look forward to another great weekend of sport, thank you for your ongoing support!
Junior School Dance Program Continues
Following a wonderful start last week, our Junior School Dance Program continues this week in partnership with the RedEd Dance team. The boys embraced the first session with great energy and enthusiasm, and it was fantastic to see them so engaged as they began working toward their group performance for Week 9.
The Dance Program will continue to run alongside Winter Sport training over the coming weeks:
Week 7: Dance only (no sport due to Athletics)
Week 8: Dance + Sport
Week 9: Final rehearsals and performance showcase (Performance 10:40 am, Oxford Falls). Further details shared next week.
We’re excited to see the students continue to grow in confidence, creativity, and collaboration each week!
Junior School Athletics Carnival
A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing parents who attended and supported yesterday’s Junior School Athletics Carnival. The success of the day simply wouldn’t have been possible without your generous time and encouragement. Thank you also goes to our Junior School staff who worked hard throughout the day to help make the day such a wonderful event for our students.
The boys ran, jumped, and threw at incredible levels across the day, with several event records now under review. It was a fantastic display of school spirit, athleticism, and teamwork.
Congratulations to Treacy House on taking home the Junior House Shield for 2025.
Information regarding the selection of the Junior Athletics Squad will be shared in the coming weeks.
Athletics training will commence in Term 3, full details to come. Please note that IPSHA have a high qualification standard so finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an event may not guarantee selection.
Supporter's Gear: Don't forget, there’s a great range of SPX Supporters’ Gear available at the Oxford Falls canteen every Saturday, including hats, scarves, beanies, and jackets, perfect for these cooler mornings!
Term 2 Weekly Sport Calendar
Term 3 Weekly Sport Calendar
Student Success!
SPX Football
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Christian Castorina (Year 6), who has recently been selected for the Sydney FC Academy. This is an incredible milestone in Christian’s football journey and a reflection of his hard work, dedication, and talent.
St Pius X College proudly congratulates Christian on this well-deserved honour. His selection also marks another exciting step in the ongoing partnership between Sydney FC and our Junior School Football Program, as we continue to create elite pathways and opportunities for our players.
SPX Rugby
A huge congratulations to Haarlem Fallowfield (Year 6) on his recent selection in the U11 Marlins representative rugby squad. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Haarlem’s commitment, and hardwork.
We wish him all the best as he prepares for the upcoming State Cup in July, with training and trial games now underway.
St Pius X July Holiday Camp Program 30 June - 3 July
A fantastic way to start the July holiday break with 2, 3 and 4 day options.
A free bus to and from the Chatswood Campus for the first 60 registrations.
ABOUT THE COERVER COACHING HOLIDAY CAMP
Coerver Coaching holiday camps offer a fun-filled soccer experience. Each day will include, Ball Mastery, 1v1 Game Moves and Small sided Games.
There will also be a 5v5 tournament played throughout the camp!
These camps are the perfect way for the boys to maintain their fitness levels and stay in touch with the game during their holiday break and come back in great shape for the second half of the football season.
We are also running a competition for one lucky player to win a brand new top of the line pair of Adidas boots! Any player who registers for a 4-day camp at any of our holiday clinics goes into the draw to win! The draw will take place on 18 July with the winner notified by email.
Simply scan the QR Code on the flyer to register for the camp or go to https://coerver.com.au/school-programs
For more information email: sydneyns@coerver.com.au
Information via Clipboard
To stay up-to-date with training schedules and game fixtures, please ensure you regularly check the Clipboard app. Training and fixtures are accessible directly within the app, and any changes will be updated there as well.
Important Reminder
To receive timely updates and notifications regarding changes to fixtures or training sessions, please ensure:
Notifications are enabled both within the Clipboard app settings and on your mobile device. The have the option to receive push notifications and/or email prompts.
Please regularly review the app for any schedule updates.
Fixtures will be initially entered as UNCONFIRMED, by Thursday each week they will be CONFIRMED by opposition schools and a notification will be sent to families.
Please check clipboard regularly for any changes to the schedule.
Some fixtures are subject to weather, on occasion this can lead to cancellations. This will occur via the Clipboard app, you should receive a notification if a fixture is cancelled, but please check the app on the morning before leave to ensure you are up to date with any changes.
Logging an Absence
If your son is unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to sickness or injury, you can log his absence directly through Clipboard by following these steps:
Log in to Clipboard using your parent account.
Navigate to the Calendar page.
Click on 'Log an Absence' and follow the prompts to submit.
As a courtesy, please email Mr Bourke at Jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au prior to the fixture, if possible, by Thursday. For all other absences a request needs to be sent to Mr Bourke for approval.
For normal school day absences, please continue to follow the standard school process.
Mr James Bourke - Junior School Sport Coordinator
Junior School Chess
Thank you to all the students who attended Chess training on Tuesday 10 June. The NSW Junior Chess Competition continues next Friday 13 June.
Mrs Elena Martin - Junior Chess Convenor