Senior School Cocurricular Program 

• Fixtures 
• Basketball
• Cricket - ISA 
• Squash
• Swimming
• NSTA Tennis

Fixtures

Swimming Carnival

A briefing sheet for next week's Senior School Swimming Carnival will be emailed to parents shortly.

Basketball

Weekend Fixtures Summary

What an exciting week of basketball for SPX! Congratulations to all teams for their effort and commitment across the ISA season. With only a few weeks remaining, it’s fantastic to see the progress being made, especially by those teams consistently attending training. Commitment to training is proving to be a key factor in early success, and we encourage all players to maintain strong attendance so coaches can deliver well-planned, effective sessions.

Highlights of the Week

14C Team – Outstanding Performance!The 14C team delivered a dominant 54–24 victory over Redlands, showcasing exceptional teamwork and skill. A special mention to Dylan Gleeson, who produced a star performance, supported by Jamie Mathews. This result reflects the hard work and focus shown at training, well done, boys!

17E Team – Impressive Win Away from HomeThe 17E team secured a commanding 43–13 win against St Andrew’s, demonstrating strong defensive pressure and fast-paced offense. Congratulations to Patrick Kisso and Samuel Koudsy for their standout contributions. This team’s commitment to training is clearly paying off!

Other Notable Results

• 13D: A solid 35–27 win over St Augustine’s, with Aiden Wong and Jake Bauer leading the charge.

• 15E: A nail-biting 21–20 victory away against St Andrew’s—great resilience shown by the team!

• 5th V: A convincing 28–12 win over St Patrick’s, highlighting depth and determination in our senior ranks.

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Internal Competitions

Our Year 7/8 Internal Teams continue to impress, with close contests like Blue vs Gold (38–40) and strong development from all squads. These matches are building confidence and game awareness, fantastic progress from our younger players!

Looking Ahead

With only a few weeks left in the season, attendance at training is imperative. Consistent participation allows coaches to plan high-quality sessions and prepare teams for success. Let’s finish the season strong by committing to every session and bringing our best to the court!

Round 4 – Bathurst Travel

All A Teams will be travelling to Bathurst this Saturday. Please note the following important details:

• Departure: Bus leaves 6:00 am sharp from Chatswood.

• Stops: There will be a short stop on the way up and another on the return trip for students.

• Game Schedule: Final game concludes at approximately 1:00 pm.

• Return: We expect the bus to arrive back at Chatswood between 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm.

• Seats Available: There are still spaces for families to secure a seat, sign up via Clipboard Activity Selection.

This trip is a fantastic opportunity for the boys to travel together, build team spirit, and represent SPX with pride. Let’s make this experience memorable and strengthen our unity as a program.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment. Together, we can make these experiences positive and successful for everyone involved.

SPX Basketball AGM

A huge thank you to all the parents who attended the Basketball AGM, we now have some great new voices on board, and we know they’ll continue to support and grow our SPX program.

For any parents keen to help in a more informal capacity, please reach out to Chris Hillsdon at chrisandbrooke@gmail.com.  Many hands make a real difference, and even small contributions of time can have a big impact.

One suggestion from the meeting was the opportunity for parents and players to be upskilled in running the score bench. Please stay tuned for more information on this initiative, it’s a great way to get involved and support our teams on game day.

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor

Cricket

Saturday 8 November 2025 – ISA Round 3

1st XI 2/227 (Rohan Chang 139 not out, Oliver Freeman 51, Archie Wragge 20) defeated Oakhill 204 all out (Daniel Carroll 4/21, Jack English 3/23) at Oxford Falls #1

Returning to Oxford Falls, the 1st XI batted first after the toss was won. A solid opening stand by Archie Wragge and Rohan Chang set up the innings. Rohan played shots all around the wicket and combined very well with Oliver Freeman who played a fine supporting role. Rohan batted through the innings in stifling conditions to record a brilliant century at almost a run a ball! Charlie Chippendale hit out well to leave the 1st XI with a formidable total to defend.

Jack English produced three late swinging deliveries early in the opposition innings. Two very threatening partnerships developed to leave the game in the balance at the second drinks break. The return of English, Chippendale, and Dan Carroll for their second spells proved decisive as 6 wickets were taken for 33 to secure a hard-fought victory.

2nd XI 3-181 (Kamran Nadeem 88, Edward Stearn 31*, Ezra Hartnett 25) defeating Oakhill 6-180 (Kamran Nadeem 2/11, Alastair Fernades 1/35) at Oakhill College 

Traveling to Oakhill for Round 3 of the ISA season, the 2nd XI loss the toss and went to field with tight bowling early on the Oakhill batters found it difficult to score with Pius holding them to just 65 runs of the first 25 overs. Finding it hard to take wickets on a slow pitch Lucas Gleeson(C) started the wickets with being involved running out both openers to put them 2 down. Kamran Nadeem came to the bowling late on, getting 2/11 from 3 overs. With Oakhill finishing 6-180 of their 50 overs.   Erza Hartnett responded with a quick 25 to start the Pius innings off and set the pace, for Kamran Nadeem coming in at 3. Nadeem batted greatly with getting 88 (off 86) with a total of 13 boundaries. Pius winning the game in the 38th over with 3 wickets down.

Saturday 15 November 2025 – ISA Round 4

1st XI v Oxley College at Oxley College, Oval #1

2nd XI v St Patrick’s College at Oxford Falls #1

Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor

Rugby

2026 U/15s & 16s Rugby squad Heads to Fiji – Community Donations 

We are thrilled to announce that our U/15s & 16s Rugby squads will be embarking on an exciting tour to Fiji during the April school holidays in 2026! This trip is more than just rugby as it provides students with cultural exchange, community engagement, and also creating unforgettable memories.

As part of this initiative, we are reaching out to the St Pius X community for support. We are collecting donations of any old technology (such as laptops, tablets, or phones) and sports clothing that can be repurposed and shared with local communities in Fiji. Your generosity will help make a real difference.

How to Donate: Please drop off your items in the morning at the front office or Mr Gates’ office under C Block. Every contribution counts and will go a long way in supporting Fijian communities. 

Thank you for helping us make this trip meaningful for both our students and the communities we visit. 

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for this incredible journey!

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby 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 

Squash

Squash captain, Cameron Giang, continued his winning streak soundly defeating Jets 03 . SPX Team 2 and SPX Team 4 also walked away with great wins. SPX Team 3 comprised of Thomas Kneeshaw and Jayden Beltran deserve an honourable mention as they narrowly missed out on a win last week by 3 points.

Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor

Swimming

Last Friday night, the Senior swimming squad competed at the St Patrick’s Invitational carnival at Ryde Aquatic centre. The Juniors came 3rd, Intermediates – 3rd and the Seniors – 5th. Stand out swims from Max Allende who dominated the pool in all his swims. Thank you to the three primary students, Lucas Lee, Andrew He and Harry Ng who joined the senior squad to compete. 

Most of the squad had to slot themselves into strokes they don’t normally do. They did it with ease and managed to come away with some great results.

Its been a great start to the Swimming Season.

Training concludes next week on Wednesday morning with our Annual Swimming Carnival next Thursday 20 November.

Ms Leisa Proc – Swimming Convenor

NSTA Tennis

Round 4 Recap

Great weather at Talus Street last weekend! Even with the heat during the 10:00 am session, the students stayed focused and kept moving.

Reminders

Some students have not been attending Tuesday and Wednesday training sessions. These sessions are an important part of the NSTA season and help ensure players are prepared and supported. Please make attendance a priority, as consistent unexplained absences may require follow-up as we move into 2026.

Additionally, we kindly ask that students remain with their team until all matches have finished. I understand weekends can be busy, but even if your child only plays doubles it is important that they remain with their team until all games have concluded. 

I appreciate your understanding of this as we move towards the end of the season. Good luck to everyone for Round 5 this weekend!

Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor