Senior School Cocurricular Program

• Senior Athletics Carnival 
• Fixtures
• Chess
• Cross Country
• Football 
• Rugby
• Squash
• Tennis

Senior Athletics Carnival

Fixtures

Please note cancelled games, as at Thursday afternoon, due to this week's wet weather. Clipboard has been updated to reflect changes.

Chess

All teams are playing games at home this week.

Games for the following week, 5 June, are being rescheduled due to the school staff day.

Results for the competition so far can be found using the link below:

https://nswjclschoolcompetitions.com.au/admin/coordinator/divisions

Ms Janelle Dempsey and Ms Denise Ramsey - Chess Convenors

Cross Country

On Wednesday 20 May, our Cross-Country team competed at the ISA Cross Country Championships Carnival held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in Horsley Park. 

We achieved some excellent results, 3rd in the Junior Boys’ Division, 5th in the Intermediate Boys’ Division, 2nd in the Senior Boys’ Division and 3rd place overall.

A special mention goes to Cristiano Calcarao, who won the Gold with the 15 years boys' 4km race, and Tyler Jago achieving the Silver with the 18 years boys' 6km race.

Well done to all who took part and those who stepped up to support the team, you represented the school proudly and respectfully.

The following students made Top 12 and may may move on to represent ISA at CIS:

Thanks go to our coaches Chris Zilifian and Ethan Li who actively prepared our students for their runs, with warmups and drills. Thanks also to our staff Mr Matt Stearn, Mr Scott Steinman and Ms Riley Gilbert who continue to provide support and encouragement.

Cross Country Training will continue every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Beauchamp Oval from 7:10 am – 8:10 am until the end of Week 9, excluding the public holiday on Monday 8 June. 

City2Surf will be held on Sunday 9 August. Entries are selling out fast, although we will not be taking part as a school, you are welcome to join for your personal interest. 

Ms Leanne Lee - Cross Country Convenor

Football

Another weekend of good results for many teams.  This weekend sees all teams playing away. Please pay attention to Clipboard for any changes, particularly with the forecast for inclement weather. Most fixtures are on synthetic fields so will go ahead even with wet weather.

A shout out to the 14B’s who, as a group, won their first game in 1 1/2 years playing in a tough division. 

Please see the attached for a brief match report.

Good luck to all teams this weekend.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

Football Supporters' Club Update

Thank you to all families for your support of last week’s fundraiser, we really appreciate the time, effort and generosity shown by our community.

Save The Date - 29 August

The Supporters' Club has heard you! Parents have expressed a desire to get together for a drink at season's end.  We have booked Yogi's Bar at Chatswood RSL - 6:30 pm start on 29 August.  Chatswood RSL have sponsored the students' football development to the tune of $10,000 pa over the last two years - so this is a great way for us to get together for a fun night AND thank Chatswood RSL for their support.

All the best and see you pitch side.

Matt Zanello - SPX Football Supporters' Club President

Rugby

Rugby Supporters' Day – Saturday 30 May - POSTPONED

Due to the inclement weather, St Pius X Rugby Supporters' Day has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday 20 June.

ISA Round 2 – Oakhill College 

It was a competitive weekend across the rugby program, with our teams showing strong effort and resilience against quality opposition. The senior sides competed with determination, led by a disciplined 1st XV performance, while the 2nd and 3rd XVs continued to show commitment and growth.

The 16As produced a composed and well-structured display, and the 13Bs were particularly impressive with a confident, cohesive performance. Across the remaining age groups, results were mixed, but the attitude, work rate, and support for one another remained consistent, providing a solid foundation to build on as the season progresses

🏉 SPX Rugby Club Gala Dinner 2026 – Tickets On Sale Now!

The SPX Rugby Committee is excited to invite you to a special evening that brings together the broader rugby community. 

📅 Saturday 1 August 2026

🕡6:30pm – 11:30pm

📍Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf

🎟️ TICKET SALES NOW OPEN

👉 BUY TICKETS HERE

$150 per person – includes a three-course meal and drinks package.

🎤We’re delighted to welcome Cameron Shepherd, former Wallaby and the highest try and point scorer in Western Force history, as our MC and Guest Speaker for the evening. Joining Cam for a fireside chat will be Keith Gleeson, SPX Parent, former Ireland, Leinster and Australian U21/U19 representative, renowned for his relentless work rate, rugby intelligence and dry wit. Together, it promises a conversation filled with insight, humour and unforgettable rugby stories.

🎶 Enjoy live music from Dow Jones and the All Ordinaries, and take part in our silent and live auctions, all contributing to fundraising efforts that help us continue delivering quality rugby programs and opportunities for our players.

All SPX parents are warmly welcome to join us in celebration and support.

 Term 1 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

• Saturday 30  May – ISA Round 3 – SPX vs KWS – HOME  
• Saturday 6 June – King's Birthday Weekend – NO GAMES 
• Tuesday 9 June – No Training (Athletics Carnival) 
• Saturday 13 June – ISA Round 4 – SPX vs SSC - AWAY
• Saturday 20 June – ISA Round 5 – SPX vs SGC/CHEV/OXL - HOME
• Saturday 1 August - Rugby Gala Dinner

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

Squash

It was great to see some highly competitive squash matches over the weekend. Looking ahead, the most critical area for team improvement is court positioning.

Many of our players struggled with the confidence needed to dominate the T. Controlling the centre of the court gives you the tactical advantage to dictate the pace and direction of the game. However, holding this position is always a battle. Players must be prepared to assert themselves physically and mentally if they want to command the centre of the court.

Mr Paul Formosa - Squash Convenor

Tennis

Despite the weather, all games went ahead over the weekend, and our First V had another dominant win over the well placed St Andrew’s Cathedral School. The boys are really starting to hit their straps. Div 2 also recorded a convincing win over St Paul’s Grammar at Springwood while our Div 4 team dug deep in the final doubles game to share the points at 4 sets all, and all games even. 

With wet weather setting in, it might be a good opportunity to watch the pros doing their thing on the clay courts of Roland Garros.  

Please check the SPX app and Clipboard in case of wet weather for Saturday.

Round 5 -  30 May

Div 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are at home against St Patrick’s Strathfield at Love ‘n Deuce Talus St. Please bring a plate of food to share.

Div 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are against St Patrick’s Strathfield at Strathfield Sports Club - 19 Morwick Street Strathfield.

Div 11 against St Andrew’s Cathedral School at Heffron Tennis - 439 Bunnerong Rd, Matraville

Div 12 have the bye: No game.

Clipboard has the necessary venue information.

Please email me prior to Friday 8:00 am, if you know that your son is unable to play. Please check the SPX app and Clipboard in case of wet weather.

Looking forward to the weekend!

Mr Paul Cummins - ISA Tennis Convenor