Senior School Cocurricular Program
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Fixtures
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- CSDA Debating Competition
- Football
- Rugby
- Squash
- Tennis
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Clipboard
This week students have been given access to the Clipboard app. They will sign in using their student log on. Students are able to see their training schedules and fixtures each week. They can also see when sessions are cancelled and receive notifications from coaches or managers. If students need further information on logging in they can see their Canvas page for details.
Please note that only parents are able to advise of student absences or injuries for cocurricular activites, including training and weekend fixtures, via the Clipboard app. The Clipboard app is ONLY used to advise of absence or injury for cocurricular activities - it is not used to advise absence from school.
To advise of your son's absence from school, please log into the Sentral Parent portal and navigate to the Absence tab. Parents can also contact the college via either an email to studentmanagement@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au or by calling the college on 9411 4733.
Fixtures
Please click on the link below for this week's fixtures for Years 5 - 12 cocurricular activities. For the most up-to-date information on fixtures, please visit the Clipboard app.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Cricket
Cricket Club 2024 Annual General Meeting – 6:30 pm Tuesday 21 May at Orchard Hotel Chatswood
The 2024 AGM of the SPX Cricket Club will be held at the Orchard Hotel on Tuesday 21 May at 6:30 pm. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cricket within the College and support the cricket program moving forward. New members are encouraged to join.
If you are interested please contact SPX Cricket Convenors: Mr David Reay (dreay@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au) or Mr Ryan Balboa (rbalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au).
Mr David Reay and Mr Ryan Balboa - Cricket Convenors
Cross Country
Congratulations to Ethan Li as he joins Jacob Magner as co-captain of the Cross Country team. We presented Ethan to the college community at assembly this morning.
Cross-country training continues every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Beauchamp Oval, Chatswood from 7:15 am.
Who: Open to all Junior and Senior Students.
What to wear: Comfortable running gear
What to Bring: Water bottle and your school uniform to change into afterwards back at The College.
If you are interested in some extra training or for general fitness, feel free to join the Willoughby Park runs on Saturday mornings at 7:00 am. We have created a SPX Runners Club for you to keep track of your results.
Join here: https://www.parkrun.com.au/groups/48861/Links to an external site.
For more details: https://www.parkrun.com.au/willoughby/Links to an external site.
Sydney10 Fun Run
Pius will be participating in the Sydney10 5k Fun Run again this year. This is a great opportunity for athletes to train for our upcoming ISA Cross country competition as well as meeting any fitness goals.
If you would like to register through the school, please have your parent contact Ms Lee at llee@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au by Thursday 9 May, with your date of birth and estimated 5k run time. Your parent will be sent an email to confirm permissions and make payment on Clipboard. If you wish to register on your own, you will need to collect your bib yourself. Use discount code: STPIUSXSYD10 for 5% off.
Where: Sydney Olympic Park
When: Sunday, 19 May. Meet Mr Steinman at 8:50 am outside the Accor Stadium.
Cost: $42.75 (inclusive of 5% student discount)
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 loan a singlet is available with limited sizes, let Ms Lee know if you require to loan a singlet.
What to bring: Sunscreen, water bottle, jacket in case it gets cold.
Students will need to organise with parents to make their own way there and back.
For more details see website: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84671/sydney-10
Course Map: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84671/sydney-10/page/about-the-race
Ms Leanne Lee - Cross Country and Athletics Convenor
CSDA Debating
This week we will be at HOME versus Marist Sisters Woolwich.
The CSDA Debating Competition runs through Term 2 on the following evenings, at these locations:
There will be an early start to this round due to the early finish of Founders Day held at Oxford Falls. Furthermore, students MUST bring their full winter uniform with them on this day to change into once they return to school, as they will be in mufti for the Founders Day Festival.
Rundown of Round 2 (10 May)
• Set up from 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
• Training from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Afternoon tea/supper at 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
• Coin toss will be at 4:30 pm
• A 5:30 pm debate start and
• Approximately 7:30 pm finish, after pack up.
Parents/guardians/carers are encouraged to be spectators at these debates. Students will be ready for pick up approximately 1-1.5 hours after the debates commence.
All team members must attend every debate, and should a student not be able to attend a debate, whether they are a speaker or not, the parent/guardian/carer must inform the coach ahead of the debate about this student’s absence.
It is essential that you meet at the clock after our Sports Assembly every Friday, attend all training and the first six rounds. If your team makes it through to the Elimination round (and beyond) you also need to keep the above dates free.
Mrs Leigha Zervakos - Debating & Public Speaking Convener
Football
Results Saturday 4 May
Once again the weather has impacted our football, sadly some teams are yet to have played a competitive game, so we are hopeful that the weather holds for this weekend.
Congratulations to those teams that did start their ISA season. A big thank you to all the teams that travelled to locations far and wide.
This weekend, all games are at Oxford Falls.
A reminder for families to check Clipboard for training details, there is no Monday trainings in Weeks 3, 4 and 6 due to Staff Meetings and Parent Teacher interviews.
Good luck to all teams this weekend.
Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor
Rugby
While the weather cleared last Saturday, St Pius X College had the opportunity to host all our rugby teams against the Cranbrook school. Considering the poor weather Oxford Falls dried up and St Pius X students dug deep against strong competition. Congratulations to 13A’s, 15A's and 1st XV for a well-deserved win.
The College are proud of the phenomenal effort of our 1st XV rugby team who defeated CAS opposition Cranbrook School in a hard-fought game at Oxford Falls. The 25-19 victory against Cranbrook was inspirational and marks the first time since the 1980s that St Pius X have beaten a Cranbrook 1st XV. Huge congratulations go to all involved.
Thank you to all the students, supporters, and coaches for contributing to our first home fixture for the year.
SPX Rugby Club
WhatsApp Group
Don’t miss out on important Rugby Club information and event details.
If you are not already part of the SPX Rugby Club 2024 - WhatsApp group, SCAN the QR Code to join.
Gala Dinner Donations Needed.
The Club Committee continues to seek donations for fundraising for the Gala Dinner, 27 July at Kirribilli Club. See the link for further information and also how you can donate.
The Rugby Committee is excited to host this fun night out for the rugby community and welcomes all other SPX parents.
Please direct any enquiries to spxrugby@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for further details. Please direct all enquiries to spxrugby@gmail.com.
Term 2 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Saturday 11 May – Trial No. 3 – SPX vs Trinity - AWAY
- Saturday 18 May – Trial No. 4 – SPX vs Grammar - AWAY
- Saturday 25 May - Trial No. 5 - SPX vs St Aloysius' (Ross Fagan Shield) - HOME
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
Welcome to Winter Squash Season 2024. Training commenced on Wednesday 08/05/2024 at Willoughby Squash courts. The competition will take place for 7 weeks in Term 2 and another 7 weeks in Term 3 across Willoughby and Thornleigh Squash courts. Students are encouraged to create a SportyHQ account for the most up-todate scores and fixtures. This can be done at www.SportyHQ.com. I will also endeavour to enter teams and fixtures into the Clipboard app as soon as they become available.
Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor
Tennis
I would like to congratulate Nicholas Tozer for being nominated as Captain of ISA Tennis. Nicholas has worked hard and shown great leadership skills, and we are confident that he will do an excellent job in this role. We are looking forward to seeing him in action.
Despite the turn in weather last Saturday, the courts were still too wet in the morning to play any matches. We are hoping for better weather this weekend with lots of sunshine!
This week students will be playing in the following locations.
- Division 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 – Playing at Talus St, St Leonards against Oakhill & St Andrew’s College
- Division 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 – Playing at Eastside Tennis Centre, Kingsford against St Andrew’s College.
- Development Blue and Gold – Playing at St Pius X College Oxford Falls Sporting grounds.
Please email me prior to Friday 8:00 am, if you know that your son is unable to play. Looking forward to this weekend!
Mrs Veronica Bamber - ISA Tennis Convenor