Senior School Cocurricular Program

• From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
• Fixtures 
• Cocurricular Photos
• Athletics
• Basketball
• Chess
• Cricket - NSTA 
• Cross Country
• Football 
• Rugby
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis

From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

With the conclusion of the MWJCA and NSTA tennis competitions, we only have squash running this weekend before we hand over to our winter sports.

I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved in providing sport for our students over the summer months, and I look forward to seeing you all next summer season.

Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular

Fixtures

Cocurricular Photos

The College will be taking cocurricular photos tomorrow during Periods 1 – 3. Period 1 and 2 will be the Performing Arts photos and Period 3 will be the remaining Basketball teams, Junior and Senior Swimming, NSTA Tennis, Squash, Art Lab and the 1st XI Cricket. Please see attachment for the details.

All photos will be taken in school uniform except the Basketball photos.  Students are required to bring their blazers and have their ID cards ready for each photo.

Ms Leisa Proc - General Coordinator

Athletics 

NSW Junior Athletics Championships

Over the weekend some of our St Pius X Athletes took part in the NSW Junior Athletics Championships. Competing with determination and resilience, our students achieved outstanding results, including personal best performances and podium finishes.

Hunter Austin

• 🥈 Silver – 15 Years Boys Shot Put (15.57m)

Cristiano Calcarao

• 🥈 Silver – 15 Years Boys 3000m (9:10.70)

   

James Mikan

• 🥇 Gold – 15 Years Boys Long Jump (6.72m)

• 🥇 Gold – 15 Years Boys Triple Jump (12.95m)

• 🥇 Gold – 15 Years Boys 300m Hurdles (40.23)

• 🥈 Silver – Senior Boys Relay

We congratulate Hunter, Cristiano, and James on their exceptional achievements.

All three students have now qualified to compete as part of the NSW team at the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Brisbane from 15–20 April. We wish them the very best as they prepare to compete.

Ms Leanne Lee - Athletics Convenor

Basketball

Uniform Reminder

All students in the Internal teams, your singlets are now due for return. Please give them to student reception or drop them to Mr Bourke’s office. I will have some available for players to use for their photos tomorrow. 

Updated Year 7 Basketball Information – Final Matches This Saturday

All games for this Saturday are now live on Clipboard, so please check the app for your son’s team, game time, and court allocation.

Students should have purchased their Yellow SPX Basketball Singlet from the College Shop for this week’s matches. We will again use the Blue singlets where needed, depending on team colours and match requirements.

Basketball shorts remain optional for this week’s games. Students may wear either the Basketball Shorts or their regular PE shorts.

This Saturday marks the final round of Year 7 internal matches, with SPX playing SPX. Your son’s team allocation may have changed from last week as we have rebalanced teams to create fair and competitive matchups.

Coaches will again be taking notes to establish a baseline for player development ahead of the Term 3 grading process.

Holiday Camps

We are currently finalising details for our upcoming Holiday Basketball Camps. At the moment, we are working around College facility availability, as there are scheduled works taking place during the break that may impact court access and scheduling.

Please stay tuned and keep an eye on Clipboard for updates. Information may appear as early as tomorrow, and at the latest early next week, once we have confirmed suitable spaces and times.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to provide the best possible program for our players.

Cocurricular Photos

Tomorrow, we will be taking Basketball Cocurricular Photos during Period 3. Please check Canvas for the full schedule and specific team times and also the document above

We will only be photographing teams whose photos were not taken at Oxford Falls earlier in the season.

Thank you for ensuring students are punctual and in the correct uniform for their allocated time.

Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor

Chess

Chess Players for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 are in high demand. If you have not enrolled for chess as yet then please do so. At this stage we do not have enough students to field teams in Year 10, 11 and 12.

Training continues for Senior Chess. Students are warmly encouraged to come along to a training session and give it a try.

• Time: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

• Location: D Wing, Rooms 1-4

• Schedule: Training runs every Monday afternoon during Terms 1 and 2

Chess Tournaments will begin in Term 2 and will be held on Friday afternoons from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

All welcome.

Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors

Cricket

MWJCA Cricket

2025/26 MWJCA Cricket Season – End of Season Report

As the 2025/26 MWJCA Cricket Season draws to a close, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all players and parents who supported the St Pius X cricket programme throughout the summer. Junior cricket is built on the generosity of families who give their time on early Saturday mornings, travel to grounds across the peninsula and northern beaches, and contribute behind the scenes through scoring, umpiring and encouragement from the boundary. Your involvement is what makes these opportunities possible for the students.

Across the season we have seen players grow not only in their cricketing ability, but also in their confidence, resilience and teamwork. While results are always memorable, what stands out most strongly is the way our teams represented the College - playing with integrity, respect for opponents and a genuine enjoyment of the game.

A special acknowledgement should also go to SPX Yellow, who had a fantastic season and progressed all the way to the semi-finals. Reaching the pointy end of the competition is a testament to the effort, discipline and commitment shown by the players and their families throughout the season. The team represented the College with pride and should be very proud of their achievement.

Team Spotlight – SPX U14 Red

Another memorable story from this season came from SPX U14 Red, who finished their campaign in remarkable fashion with two consecutive wins to close the season. These victories were the culmination of a season defined by perseverance and character. The players continued to turn up every week with enthusiasm and positivity, embodying the values of the College and demonstrating that persistence and teamwork ultimately bring their own rewards.

Attached is the U14 Red Team Report, written by Andrew Ward.

Acknowledgements

Our cricket program is made possible by the dedication of many volunteers who generously give their time and expertise throughout the season.

Thank you to our Coaches: 

Mrs Georgia Perosin, Mr Michael Quinnell, Mr Ben Fallowfield, Mr Andrew Ward, Mr Ben Serone, Mr Steven Callow and Mr Anesh Naidoo.

Thank you to our Team Managers:

Mrs Libby Hodgson, Mrs Therese Tully, Mr Frank Mirenzi, Mrs Frances Anne Keeler, Mrs Tarryn Marks, Mrs Kasey Hincksman and Mr Andrew Cheah.

We are also grateful for the ongoing support of the SPX Cricket Committee, whose work behind the scenes ensures the smooth running of the program each season.

Once again, thank you to all players, parents, coaches and volunteers for making the 2025/26 season such a positive and memorable one. We look forward to seeing many of the students back on the field next summer. 

Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor

Cross Country

Cross Country training continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Training Details

Where: Beauchamp Oval (meet at the grandstand) 

When: 7:10 am – 8:10 am

Who: Open to all students in Years 5–12

What to wear: PE uniform or SPX athletics singlet, with appropriate running shoes

After training: Students are to return to school to change into their regular school uniform

What to bring: Water bottle

The Run2Cure 5km Fun Run will take place on Sunday, 29 March. We will run Wave A together. As this is an external event, students will need to organise their own way to and from the venue. Mr Steinman and I will be there to support and supervise any bags and belongings during the duration of this run.

Students receive a 10% off the registration fee using code SPX26 at checkout. 

• Join our SPX Runners team upon registration:

  https://sydney.run2cure.org.au/signup?parentId=spx-runners

• Pricing details can be found here:

  https://sydney.run2cure.org.au/event-info#sydneyeventpricing

   

• Who: Year 7-12 (though juniors are welcome to join)

• When: Sunday, 29 March. Race starts 9:30 am.

• Where: The Domain, in the centre of Sydney. Event village is the grassy area in between Hospital Road and Art Gallery Road. Mr Steinman and Ms Lee will meet everyone at 9:00 am near the registration area. 

• 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 borrow a singlet is available with limited sizes.  Please let Ms Lee know if you need to borrow a singlet. 

   

Please notify me via email once you have registered.

Ms Leanne Lee - Cross Country Convenor

Football 

Draft teams have been published around the College.  Please note that these are draft teams and that there will be changes to teams during preseason training and early rounds of the season.

Preseason training for all teams will commence in Week 9, Monday 23 March and continue each Monday and Wednesday for the remainder of the Term 1, and then throughout term time in Terms 2 and 3.  

All trainings are at Oxford Falls with students catching chartered buses from outside OLD church at 3:15 pm.  If students are to picked up at the conclusion of training at Oxford Falls, they need to be picked up by 5:00 pm sharp.  All other students will be bused back to the Chatswood campus and dismissed from the buses, traffic dependant but at approximately 5:30 pm.

There will be one trial game this term against St Aloysius' College on Saturday 28 March with the season proper commencing in Term 2. 

Times and locations will be on clipboard.

All Year 7 – 10 players AND 2nd XI – 5th XI must purchase their kit before this game from the college uniform shop.

Please see details below regarding the SPX Football camp in the April Holidays and messages from the Football Supporters Club.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

From the Football Supporters Club

Get your tickets NOW!! ... the Football Season Launch & Social is this month

Here are the points you need to know:

- This is THE social to kick things off for football in 2026 - at Willoughby Bowling Club. Come and join us on Sunday afternoon 29 March, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm for some great fun, food and socialising with other football families.

- The whole family is welcome - this is an event for parents, carers, staff and players - our boys (and their siblings) can come and have some great food, kick a ball around in Willoughby Park and get to know their teammates.

- The First XI squad will be presented with their jerseys for the season - a great honour for these young men and an inspiration for all boys playing football this year.

We are aiming for a sell-out event again so PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS NOW using the link or QR code below. Further details are included in the link -

https://events.humanitix.com/2026-st-pius-x-football-season-launch

Also - if you would like to receive succinct email updates throughout the football season, please use this link to opt in and we will be in touch (please ensure you complete the contact email address so we can contact you).

Holiday Camps

ST PIUS X APRIL SOCCER HOLIDAY CAMPS

Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 April (Please note no session on Easter Monday)

9:00 am - 12 noon each day.

2, 3 and 4 day options

5v5 tournament running each day!

The Perfect Pre Season Preparation for the players! 

A bus will be available for the first 60 registered players, departing Chatswood Campus at 8:30 am and returning at 12:40 pm.

For more information and to register please click here: Coerver course | Coerver Coaching

Whether your son is new to the game or looking to sharpen his skills, this is a camp he won’t want to miss.

Coerver Coaching holiday camps offer a fun filled soccer experience for children aged 4-16 years. Each day will include Coerver® SKILLS competitions and challenges, Ball Mastery, Coaching sessions focusing on developing effective use of skill, small sided Coerver® Games, and mini Coerver Cup Tournament to keep players active.

With 2, 3 and 4 day options available, this is the perfect pre and early season preparation for St Pius students looking towards a successful season. It is also a huge amount of footballing fun!

Mr Matt Zanello - SPX Football Supporters Club President

Rugby

Rugby Registration continue to be OPEN 

All Year 5-12 students wishing to play rugby are required to be registered via Clipboard.  There are no trials or grading days, all students are encouraged to get involved. 

The following link will direct you to Clipboard: https://portal.clipboard.app/stpiusx. Please note that payment for the season will need to be made upon registration.

If you have any issues pleases contact Mr Justin Gates, Senior Rugby Convenor jgates@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Rugby Training – Begins THURSDAY 24 MARCH

While many have been training for quite some time, all rugby players are now called to training which commences Tuesday 24 March at Oxford Falls. All students must register through Clipboard before attending training.

Buses will depart Archer Street between 3:15 pm and 3:25 pm outside OLD Church.

Buses will return to Chatswood dropping students off outside the school on Anderson Street between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm.

Training will run every Tuesday and Thursday during the Rugby Season at Oxford Falls.

Holiday Rugby Clinic

The annual Easter Holiday rugby clinic will take place on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April. This is a great opportunity for the students to make sure they’re well and truly prepared for the season and will help them put their best foot forward for ISA season. 

Coaching staff will be Trytime coaches and special guest coaches. Position specific coaching will be given as well as team play. It will be a great chance for students to work on their skills and confidence before the season.  

Please register via Clipboard https://portal.clipboard.app/stpiusx. 

For more information see the document below.

 Term 1 Rugby Dates for the Diary:

• Tuesday 24 March - Rugby Training Commences at Oxford Falls for all students Year 7-12

• Thursday 26 March - Fiji Rugby Tour predeparture meeting

• Saturday 28 March - SPX vs St Aloysius' 

• Wednesday and Thursday 15 & 16 April - Rugby Holiday Clinic

Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor

SPX Rugby Club 

Rugby Gala Dinner 2026

Save the Date.  The date and the venue are now locked in!  Mark your calendar for Saturday, 1 August at Dockside.  The Rugby Committee are excited to once again be hosting a fun filled evening. 

Stay tuned for further details, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to spxrugby@gmail.com

Squash

It was a big day for many of our players this week, with competition games followed by backing up at the College for the annual Open Day. It was great to see so many of you giving tours to visiting families, performing in the College bands, and helping wherever needed. We also faced some tough matches against Barker, with results not always going our way.

Game of the week goes to Chris Simpson, who delivered a dominant performance, winning in straight sets. It was a masterclass in how to move your opponent around the court with superior shot selection while maintaining strong positioning in the centre.

A big well done to Pat and Hunter, who found themselves up against what must have felt like a giant. Despite the height disadvantage, they contested every point with determination and composure.

Cameron Giang, as always, fought for every point with his trademark style. Backing up for two matches against Barker’s strongest players, he performed exceptionally well. It was a match that drew a crowd, with everyone admiring his grit and effort.

At Thornleigh, Mrs Hood shared how proud she was of the SPX 2 team. The students continue to improve their tactics and skills throughout the season, and it showed in a very close match.

This weekend is finals week, and I’m looking forward to a big day at Thornleigh with all our teams competing at the same venue for the last round of the season. Thank you to all the parents who consistently get your sons to their games and cheer them on in the right spirit. Please keep an eye on the Squash NSW website for confirmed game times; I will also post them on Canvas as soon as they are available.

Just a reminder that for any reasons you might be absent for training or the game on Saturday its best to try and let me know during the week or if it’s on the day due unforeseen circumstances  to please email me on sspedding@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au 

Mr Stuart Spedding - Squash Convenor

Swimming

On Tuesday, the Senior Swimming Squad competed at the ISA Carnival held at SOPAC. Some outstanding individual swims and many PBs were achieved on the day. Our Junior division came 8th, Intermediates came 7th and our Seniors came 7th, with an 8th placing overall. 

There was one performance that stood out amongst the team. Jack Dunk of Year 9 needed to swim a 28.5 sec for his 50 Butterfly race. He has been trying to get below this time in recent weeks. On Tuesday he swam a 28.18 sec which means he has qualified to compete at the Nationals. This is an outstanding achievement and we wish Jack every success when he competes at the Nationals in the holidays.

This brings our College season to a close. Representative swimming is still active where we will be notified of any ISA representatives in the coming days. Training will recommence in Term 4 when we will compete in the St Patrick’s Invitational Carnival.

Ms Leisa Proc - Swimming Convenor

NSTA Tennis

Our final game day was met with perfect weather; a fitting way to conclude the Term 1 the Term 1 season. Congratulations to all our St Pius X students for displaying spirit, enthusiasm, and exceptional teamwork throughout the term.

A special thank you extends to our parents for your ongoing support and for ensuring students arrived on time each week. Your collaboration and commitment are truly appreciated.

Finals Results

It is my pleasure to announce the winners and runners-up for the 2026 season:

On behalf of all St Pius X tennis staff, thank you for another successful season. The sportsmanship and resilience our students show each week continue to reflect the very best of what it means to be a St Pius X student. Your energy and commitment helped make this season such a success.

Unfortunately, this will be my final season as NSTA Convenor as I embark on new adventures. I look forward to hearing about students returning to the tennis courts in Term 4!

Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor