Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket - ISA
- Football Club AGM and Information Night
- Public Speaking
- Rugby Club AGM
- Senior Swimming
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Welcome back to Term 4 and the commencement of the ISA summer season. This weekend, our basketball teams have their final pre-season fixtures, as do the 2nd XI cricketers. Our 1st XI cricketers begin their ISA competition against St Stanislaus' at Oxford Falls. In addition, the NSTA season begins on Saturday along with the recommencement of the Manly Warringah Cricket Competition.
For your information, please see below the ISA Code of Conduct and Risk Warning documents. Please reinforce with your sons the need to subscribe to the Code of Conduct.
All students must be in the correct uniform for their respective sports. This uniform is available from the College Uniform Shop. Students should also have the pre-requisite safety equipment needed.
Below is a link to the Convenors and Coaches appointments which were published at the end of Term 3.
I look forward to seeing you all during the season.
Mr Matthew Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Athletics
NSW All Schools Athletics Championships
During the school holidays, several of our Pius athletes competed at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships, showcasing their dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence.
Highlights include:
Cristiano Calcarao dominated the middle-distance track events, taking 1st place in both the 14 Years 800m and 1500m.
James Mikan excelled in the field, securing 1st place in both the 14 Years Long Jump and Triple Jump.
Hunter Austin impressed with a 2nd place finish in the 14 Years Shot Put.
These outstanding results mean Cristiano, James, and Hunter have all qualified to represent NSW at the upcoming Australian All Schools Athletics Championships, to be held in Victoria from 4–7 December 2025.
Congratulations to all our athletes on their remarkable achievements and for proudly representing St Pius X College at state level.
Ms Leanne Lee – Athletics Convenor
Basketball
Our SPX Basketball season kicks off this Saturday, 18 October, with Round 0 fixtures. All game details are available in Clipboard and the Fixture Card. Please ensure players arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled game to allow time for warm-up, parking, and any unexpected delays. If you cannot see a fixture, please email and we can resolve the issue in Clipboard.
Team & Training Updates
Training sessions are now well underway, with a fantastic turnout this week. Your son’s allocated session can be viewed in Clipboard. Please check Clipboard regularly, as player movements across age groups are ongoing and updates may occur.
Round 0 Fixtures
A & B Teams: Playing away at St Aloysius. Please check Clipboard carefully, as games are split between Dalton Hall and Willoughby Leisure Centre.
C–F Teams & Internal Teams: Playing at Oxford Falls (OXF).
Uniform Reminder
All ISA players need to ensure that they have the correct singlet and shorts.
No casual clothing or crocs are permitted to be worn to and from games. Only SPX branded clothing and/or playing uniform.
Internal Squad players will be issued a coloured shirt for the season.
If you’ve purchased a Yellow singlet and your son is now in a development team, you’re entitled to a refund via the College shop. However, please note that player movements into ISA teams may occur throughout the season.
Holiday Camp Thanks
A huge thank you to all players who attended our Holiday Basketball Camp. It was a fantastic two days of skill-building, teamwork, and fun, a great way to prepare for the season ahead!
ISA Season Begins
Round 1 of the ISA season starts on Saturday, 25 October. Fixtures will begin appearing in Clipboard shortly.
Absences
If your son is unable to attend a game or training session, please:
Log the absence in Clipboard, and
Send a courtesy email to help us manage team numbers.Early notice is essential to ensure teams are properly staffed.
Thank you for your continued support - we’re looking forward to a strong and exciting season ahead!
Thank you for your continued support.
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
ISA Cricket
ISA season start. The 1st XI commences the 2025/26 ISA Division 1 campaign against St Stanislaus’ College at Oxford Falls #1 and the 2nd XI have a final selection trial at Oxford Falls #2 this Saturday. Both games start at 10:00 am and players are requested to be at the ground by 8:45 am.
PlayHQ. PlayHQ is up and running with the ISA competition loaded. Attached is a hard copy of the draw which can be printed for the fridge door.
Uniform. 1st and 2nd XI require white SPX cricket trousers and shirt (in addition to SPX blue indigenous shirt). Home games are played in “whites” while for some away fixtures players will wear indigenous shirts.
Selections. Selections for this weekend are attached.
Holiday matches.
St Aloysius College, 8 for 170 (Charlie Chippendale 2 for 32) defeated SPX, 95 (Rory Rapa 27)
St Joseph’s College, 3 for 126 defeated SPX, 125 (Rory Rapa 28, Miles Moran 25)
SPX 1 for 127 (Rohan Chang 55 retired, Oliver Freeman 51 not out) defeated Shore 126 (Miles Moran 3 for 8, Dan Carroll 3 for 17, Tom Costain 2 for 26)
Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor
Football
Football Committee AGM and Information night
After a great 2025 football season, we will look to get ahead of preparations for next season by conducting the Information Night & AGM in Term 4 (rather than Term 1 next year).
All football parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as the college's Football and cocurricular leaders discuss the season that was and outline what is planned for 2026.
SPX Football Information Night & AGM
6:30 pm, Tuesday 21 October 2025
Sarto Centre
Come and hear from the school's Football and cocurricular leaders regarding the season that was and the plans for 2026.
- Michael Ronchetti - Principal
- Matthew Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Richard Lacey - Head of Football Development – Senior School
- James Bourke - Junior School Sport Coordinator
- The Football Supporters Committee reps
It was a great turn out at our last Football Information Night and we hope to see as many of you there as possible with your questions and suggestions for football in 2026.
Mr Matt Zanello - Football Committe
Public Speaking (CSDA)
The CSDA Public Speaking competition will begin in Term 1 next year and is open to students in Years 7 to 12. No previous experience is necessary.
Competition dates are:
Public Speaking:
o Round 1: Friday 27 February
o Zone Final: Friday 6 March
o Grand Final: Friday 13 March
Registration and training will begin in Week 5 of this term. The cut-off for registration is Thursday 13 November.
If your son is interested in joining Public Speaking, please complete the registration form available from Student Reception and return it to school.
Information about Debating for 2026 will be available soon. Please note that the debating day will be Friday (not Wednesday as it was this year).
Dr Lesley Gissane - Public Speaking and Debating Convenor
From the Rugby Club
St Pius X Rugby Club – Annual General Meeting & Committee Member Invitation
We warmly invite all parents of SPX Rugby players to attend our Annual General Meeting on Monday, 17 November at 6:30 pm in the Sarto Centre.
This meeting is an important opportunity to reflect on the season and help shape the future of our rugby program. Your support and involvement are vital to the continued success of SPX Rugby, and we value your input as we plan for the year ahead.
As we prepare for the 2026 season, we’re seeking new committee members to help lead our club into another successful year. Volunteers are the backbone of our community and parent involvement is vital to keeping the club strong. We’d love to see you at the AGM and welcome your interest in joining the committee.
For any questions please contact us at spxrugby@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!
Mr Ted Webster - SPX Rugby Club President
Senior Swimming
Training commences next Tuesday 21 October and continues every Tuesday and Thursday in Term 4 over at Fitness First Chatswood from 7:15 am – 8:15 am. All swimming squad members must attend unless they train at least three times outside of school with their own club. You must be wearing a swimming cap for hygiene reasons and must commit to all session throughout Term 4.
Our first carnival will be the St Patrick’s Invitational on Friday 7 November followed by our College Swimming Carnival on November 20.
Any queries please see Ms Proc for further details.
Ms Leisa Proc – Swimming Convenor