Senior School Cocurricular Program
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Fixtures
- Athletics
- CSDA Debating Competition
- Football
- Rugby
- ISA Tennis
- Summer Tennis
- Squash
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Summer Season Cocurricular Registrations
As gazetted last week, registrations for our Summer cocurricular activities will open through CLIPBOARD on Friday morning at 9:00 am. Please make sure your CLIPBOARD logins are current and working. CLIPBOARD has activity specific details outlined.
These will 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 to 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 Yr 5 – 12
Junior School only
Touch Football IPSHA Competition Yr 5 and 6
Softball IPSHA Yr 5 and 6
Performing Arts registrations will remain open for all ages.
A 'Guide to Activity Selection' to assist you with the registration process is attached for your use.
New Basketball Convenor
It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Mr James Bourke as the new Basketball Convenor for the coming season. Mr Bourke will be heading up a new approach to the convenorship as he takes on Year 5 to 12, unifying basketball across the College. Mr Bourke will return from leave on Monday next week. In his absence I can announce the following Basketball development opportunities for students starting on Tuesday of next week - 6 August.
Tue 7:15 am - 8:15 am Yrs 7, 8, 9 A&B players
Wed 7:15 am - 8:15 am Open skills training (available to all)
Fri 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Firsts/senior squad training continues
ISA Codes of Conduct
I remind all members of the community, that the College adheres fully to the ISA and IPSHA Codes of Conduct. They are attached below for your information. It is essential that all members of the College community maintain the highest standards of behaviour as we move into the final weeks of the winter season. If you have any game day issues, please raise them through the correct channels via the Sports Convenors or directly to me via email mstearn@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Supporter's Apparel
Our St Pius X branded supporter's apparel will again be on sale from the canteen at Oxford Falls this Saturday.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Fixtures
Please see this weekend's fixtures. For the most up-to-date fixtures information, please see Clipboard.
Athletics
Athletics training has commenced. It will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Time:
Leaving the College by bus at 3:30 pm, with training from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, returning by bus to the College by 5:30 pm.
Venue:
Rotary Athletics Track – Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove
Key dates (Yr 7-12):
- Saturday 31 August – Warm-up Carnival – Venue: TBC
- Saturday 7 September – Warm-up Carnival – Venue: TBC
- Saturday 14 September – Warm-up Carnival – Venue: TBC
- Tuesday 17 September - ISA Carnival - Venue - SOPAC
- Tuesday 24 September - ISA Representative Carnival (CIS) - SOPAC
Mr Scott Steinman - Athletics Convenor
CSDA Debating
Our Year 12B’s made it through to the Semi Final round vs McAuley Catholic College last Friday. Unfortunately, they did not proceed through to the Grand Final this Friday, but out of the 90 teams in their division they made it into the top four, and this is a fantastic achievement.
Congratulations again to Jose Monk, James Leo and Harry Feehan for this season!
Mrs Leigha Zervakos - Debating & Public Speaking Convenor
Football
Congratulations to all teams on their return to the football season. The early morning rain, with lightning and thunder, tried to spoil the party, but it was great to have all fixtures played. Congratulations to the 1st XI for their dominant 13-0 victory, but also a big congratulations to our 14C for scoring their first 2 goals for the season in their best performance this season.
Thank you to the Football Supporter's Club and all the volunteers who helped out at the BBQ and Bake sale, it will be running again this weekend. Please click the link to assist with the BBQ/Bake Sale - https://signup.com/go/AOwNjhj
A reminder of the ISA code of conduct which can be found at this link Code of Conduct | ISA. The code of conduct applies to all players, coaches and spectators.
Good luck to all teams this weekend.
SPX Football Social Night, 14 September - Save the Date!!
We’re excited to welcome ex-Socceroo legends Robbie Slater and Dave Mitchell to our annual football club social night! Join us to hear these remarkable athletes share their captivating stories and experiences from football local and abroad.
Prepare for an evening of engaging conversations and unforgettable moments. It’s a fantastic opportunity to mingle, enjoy great company, and support the SPX football program.
Watch this space .... Tickets available this coming week!
SPX Football Supporter's Club
Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor
Rugby
It was a mixed week of results against rivals St Patrick’s Strathfield. There were some great wins, particularly in the Open’s age group with the 1sts and 3rds dominating their opponents. This weekend sees unmatched fixtures across multiple locations so please check Clipboard and Woodchatta carefully.
SPX Rugby Club
Rugby Gala Dinner
Thank you to those who attended the SPX Rugby Gala Dinner last Saturday night. It was great to see everyone support the fundraising activities, have a dance, catchup with friends and celebrate our boys on the big screen. Nick Farr-Jones happily interacted with guests and signed many of the rugby balls for a special keepsake.
Thank you to all attendees and non-attendees who got involved and made purchases via the Galabid Silent auction – it was a SUCCESS! Items that could not be taken home are available for pickup from the school office. Those that bought the firepits will be contacted directly to make alternate arrangements.
Stay tuned for the evening results which will be updated via the SPX Rugby WhatsApp chat.
Check out some of the photos captured during the evening.
Please direct any enquiries to spxrugby@gmail.com.
Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Saturday 3 August – ISA Round 4 – SPX vs BYE - to play unmatched fixtures – AWAY
- Saturday 10 August – ISA Round 5 – SPX vs OAKHILL COLLEGE – AWAY
- Saturday 17 August – ISA Round 6 – SPX vs KINROSS – HOME
- Saturday 24 August – ISA Round 7 – SPX vs ST GREGORY’S COLLEGE –HOME
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
ISA Tennis
Unfortunately, Tennis was cancelled once again due to the rain last weekend. I must, however, commend the students for their wonderful attitude during training as they returned to Term 3.
As we approach the final two weeks of the season, I would like to take a moment to wish our Year 12 students the best of luck as they begin their exam preparations for Week 3.
I spoke with the students in Year 8 and reminded them that they are still expected to play Tennis on Saturday unless they are injured at the ski trip.
I sincerely hope that the weather remains clear for our upcoming fixtures this week.
- Division 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 – against St Patrick's College, Strathfield – 7:45 am start at Talus St, St Leonards.
- Division 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 – also against St Patrick's College, Strathfield – 7:45 am starts at Strathfield Sporting Club.
- Development Blue and Gold – at Oxford Falls Campus – 9:45 am.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Mrs Veronica Bamber - ISA Tennis Convenor
Summer Tennis
Enrolments for the Summer Tennis for Term 4, 2024/Term 1, 2025 season will take place on Clipboard. The enrolments window will be open from tomorrow, Friday 2 August. All Junior and Senior students must enrol via Clipboard.
Please note the changes to the competition and training below:
Enrolment in tennis means that you will be available to:
- play all matches
- attend all training sessions
- attend the grading session
YEAR 5 STUDENTS – you will be enrolling for only the Term 4, 2024 competition and Thursday trainings. If these students wish to continue playing tennis for the College in Term 1, 2025 they will need to re-enrol at a later date.
YEAR 6 - 12 STUDENTS – you will be enrolling for BOTH Term 4, 2024 and Term 1, 2025.
COMPETITION TIMES: Please note also that from Term 4, the GREEN BALL competition will take place on Saturdays at the Queenwood Tennis Centre from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. All other games will either be played 8:00 am – 10:00 am or 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, depending on which team your son is placed. These matches will be played at various North Shore locations.
GRADING DAY FOR SENIOR STUDENTS: For the SENIOR STUDENTS you MUST be available to attend the grading day being held on 31 August at Queenwood Tennis Centre, Oxford Falls. The students in the lower levels will be graded in the first session and those in the upper levels will be graded in the second session. If any of the students do very well in the early group - they could stay on and trial with the stronger second group.
Group 1 : 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Group 2 : 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
TRAINING FOR SENIOR STUDENTS: Starting from Week 1, Term 4, all SENIOR SCHOOL SUMMER TENNIS players will be required to attend training one afternoon a week, either a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, this will be dependent on your level of play. The training will take place at Queenwood Tennis Centre and a bus will be provided there and back to the College.
Mrs Samantha Iwatani - Summer Tennis Convenor
Squash
Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor