Senior School Sport  & Extra-Curricula Activities 

• From the Senior Sports Master
• Rugby
• Football
• ISA Tennis
• CSDA Debating
• Winter Squash

From the Senior Sports Master

Welcome back to Term 2.  

It is pleasing to note that the NSW response to COVID-19 pandemic is such that we anticipate an easing of the restrictions that have been in place around our sports competitions over the last 12 months.  As we finalise our COVID-19 plans for Winter Sport we will publish them in full through the College App along with any COVID plans relating to other schools. 

Winter Sport begins this Saturday for our Rugby teams with a full program of cross-association fixtures at Oxford Falls.   The ISA Competition for Rugby begins later this term. For our Footballers, the ISA Competition commences next Saturday, as we have a bye-round this weekend.

In Tennis, the main ISA Competition mirrors the Football program, however we do have a handful of games this weekend.

Please ensure your sons are fully equipped with ALL the correct uniform and safety equipment necessary for their respective sports.

I look forward to seeing you all during the season. 

Mr Matt Stearn - Senior Sports Master

SPX Senior Rugby

Rugby Training

Rugby Training has re-commenced each Tuesday and Thursday, with the U14s,15s,16s and Opens training at Oxford Falls, while the U13s will now train at Beauchamp Oval. All players are expected to train at both sessions so they are best prepared for the season.

Rugby Registration  - NOW OPEN!

All Year 7-12 students wishing to play rugby are required to be registered to be included in a team, allowing the school rugby administrators & coaches to best prepare for the coming season, plus allow your P&F Rugby Club to best support and communicate with you! There are no trials or grading days, all students of different shapes, sizes and abilities can find a home within the SPX Rugby Program.

2021 Rugby Season Registration Only: $150 (cost includes season registration & access to rugby specific physio during the season)

Note: The third option for holiday clinic only is for Junior School students.

To register simply follow the trybooking link below:

https://www.trybooking.com/725633

Waratahs Ticket Offer

Please see below a flyer for the FREE TICKET OFFER | April 24 - Curtain Raiser Knox v Joeys & the NSW Waratahs v Rebels

To access these free tickets your rugby players need to redeem them via this link - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=TAHS1021 and enter password PIUS

Dates for the diary

• Saturday 24th April – Trial No. 1 – SPX/KGS VS JOEYS – HOME
• Saturday 1st May – Trial No.2 – SPX vs CRANBROOK SCHOOL – AWAY
• Saturday 8th May – Trial No. 3 – SPX vs TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL – HOME
• Saturday 15th May – Trial No. 4 – SPX vs SYDNEY BOYS HIGH SCHOOL – HOME
• Saturday 22th May – Trial No. 5 – SPX/STAG vs THE KINGS SCHOOL – HOME

Mr Joe Lynch - Senior Rugby Convenor

Football

Football didn’t stop just because it was school holidays!

Well done to Mr Richard Lacey and his team of coaches for the successful two day Football Camp held at Oxford Falls in the first week of the break. It was great to see such high levels of attendance, particularly from the Junior Years.

College 1st XI St Andrews Cup and EREA National Tournament.

Coming off their win in the NSWCIS Cup round of 16, the 1st XI participated in the St Andrews Cup tournament in the first week of the holidays.  It was a tough week for the team, with performances below their high expectations.

In the second week of the holidays, the College 1st XI then flew to Queensland to participate in the EREA National Tournament, hosted by Nudgee College. The 1st XI were undefeated in their three round games enabling them to finish at the top of their pool. A dominant 3-0 win over Nudgee College in the semi final allowed them to make their way to the grand final against St Dominic’s Penrith. Coming up against a very strong physical outfit, the 1st XI saved their best performance of the holidays and managed to secure the title of EREA National Champions with a gutsy 1-0 victory.

ISA and House Competitions.

The ISA decided to commence the season in Week 2 of Term 2 due to the ANZAC Day weekend, therefore our season proper will kick off on Saturday 1 May. Times and venues for both competitions will be announced in each week’s Woodchatta.

The only exception to this is the 16B team who will play against St Spyridon's this Saturday 24 April at 10:00 am at Chifley. (Chifley Sports Reserve - 801- 899R Bunnerong Road, Chifley)

Mr Simon Yue - Football Convenor

From the SPX Football Club

Obtain your Preliminary FFA Referee Certificate for the 2021 Football Season

SPX boys are also encouraged to register and complete the online and free preliminary referee course offered by FFA in the 2021 Football season.  

See web-link:  https://www.playfootball.com.au/referee/laws-of-the-game?_ga=2.255398154.385912815.1586174178-586563975.1586174178

The SPX Football Supporters Club (FSC) will again offer a prize draw for SPX boys who complete the referee course and obtain their preliminary referee certificate.  

To enter the prize draw, please send your certificate to the SPX FSC at email:  footballclub@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au  

The prize draw will include football kit items donated by the SPX FSC to be drawn at a SPX Football social event later in 2021.  Please join in.

Your preliminary referee certificate can also be presented to Paul Cummins, SPX Junior School Football Convenor.

You can get paid to be a referee by joining the SPX Football Boys Referee Team for SPX Junior School Football games at Oxford Falls on Saturday mornings during future football games.

SPX Football Supporters Club - Save the Date – Saturday 8 May 2021, 7.00 pm to Late

SPX Football Parents, please save the date and join in for the SPX Football Supporters Club social at Lindfield Football Club at 76A Highfield Road, Lindfield from 7.00 pm to late.  

Club meals or pizza dinner with drinks over the bar on offer.  Catch up with other SPX Football Parents from your son’s team and across the SPX Football community.  

The A-League game will be shown on the big screen.  Trybooking details to follow shortly.

Mrs Cathy Thomson - SPX Football Club

ISA Tennis

Welcome the beginning of the 2021 ISA Tennis season! We resume training next week and matches will begin on the Saturday following Week 2 (1 May). However, Our Division 14 and 16 teams will be playing their first matches this weekend (24 August) against St Spyridon’s College. This is due to their Orthodox Easter events. Information will be emailed to parents and players.

A reminder that we now have tennis shirts available at the uniform shop. These must be worn with the current College navy PE shorts. 2021 will be a transition year for uniform so the current school sport top with white shorts is still fine to wear.

Contact aobrien@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au with any queries.

Amanda O’Brien - ISA Tennis Convenor

CSDA Debating Competition and SDN Debating Competition

CSDA Debating Competition

This Friday 23rd April (Week 1 Term 2)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CSDA COMPETITION DEBATES WILL COMMENCE IN WEEK 2 WHEN WE TRAVEL TO RIVERVIEW.  PLEASE ALTER YOUR DATES ACCORDINGLY.

Mrs Michele Waterson - Debating and Public Speaking Convenor

Winter Squash

Welcome back to Term 2 and Winter Squash. We commence training this Wednesday 21 April (and for the next 6 consecutive Wednesdays). The minibuses depart the playground at 3:30 pm so please be prompt. These buses will return students back to school around 5:20 pm. If students wish to leave from Willoughby and not return to school, a permission note is required.

Any Year 12 students who intend driving from school to Willoughby require a parental permission note, the same is required for passengers.

Players are encouraged to bring their own equipment however; some is available for borrowing if required.

Pennant matches commence Saturday 1 May for the next 6 Saturdays.

The season continues in Term 3 for the first four weeks. Year 12 students may be able to negotiate training attendance during this time; however, all Saturday matches are compulsory.

Summary

Mr Justin Varjavandi - Squash Convenor

Cross-Country

Training has resumed and  will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Beauchamp Park, Chatswood. A reminder that we now commence at 7.15 am as we ramp up towards the pointy end of the season. Students who cannot make the early start should still arrive when they can and join in.

Only 4 weeks of training until the ISA Event – details through shortly.

Mr Greg Virgona - Cross-Country Convenor