Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Basketball
- Cricket - ISA
- Public Speaking
- Rugby Club AGM
- Squash
- Swimming
- NSTA Tennis
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Many thanks for the collective efforts in getting the summer season fully underway last Saturday. I take this opportunity to remind all members of the community that the college subscribes to the ISA and IPSHA Codes of Conduct. I ask all who attend Saturday sport that they familiarise themselves with these documents below. I remind everyone that we are not playing for sheep stations, but rather for enjoyment.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Basketball
Weekend Fixtures Summary
Round 1 of the ISA season delivered plenty of exciting basketball across all age groups. Congratulations to the teams that secured wins:
13D defeated St Patrick’s 30–11
14B overcame St Gregory’s 40–15
14D beat St Patrick’s 30–11
14E claimed victory over Oakhill 35–26
15D won against St Patrick’s 43–24
17B triumphed over St Gregory’s 35–14
17C secured a 30–19 win against St Augustine’s
3rd V defeated Oakhill 40–26
5th V beat 6th V 34–20
For teams that didn’t get the result they hoped for, your effort and commitment were outstanding. These games are valuable opportunities to grow as a team, refine skills, and build resilience. Every player contributed to the spirit of SPX Basketball, and that’s something to be proud of.
Special mention to some standout performances:
Joshua Zhao (13B) and Michael Shad showed great determination in a close contest.
Isaac Requin (13D) and Mav Sheriff impressed in their strong win.
James Mikan (14B) and Hunter Austin led their team to a convincing victory.
Jack Manning-O’Donnell (3rd V) and Enrico Basso were instrumental in their home win.
Looking Ahead – Round 2
Round 2 is coming up this weekend. Please check Clipboard regularly, as there have been fixture changes involving Oakhill. Below you’ll find a home and away fixture card for planning purposes. Please note:
Fixtures are subject to ISA adjustments.
Times and venues will be uploaded to Clipboard once confirmed with opposition schools.
We’re working hard to get all unconfirmed fixtures into Clipboard as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to provide the best experience for all players.
Code of Conduct
As we continue through the season, we’d like to take a moment to remind all players and families of the importance of upholding the ISA Code of Conduct.
We ask that everyone continues to participate in fixtures in a fair, respectful, and positive manner, both on and off the field. At St Pius X, we pride ourselves on playing in the right spirit and holding ourselves to a high standard, regardless of the result.
A sincere thank you to the many families who consistently support this approach each week, whether we win, lose, or draw. Your example sets the tone for our teams and reflects the values we stand for as a school.
Let’s continue to represent SPX with pride, integrity, and sportsmanship in every fixture.
Please see Mr Stearn's Assistant Principal, Cocurricular section above to view the code.
Uniform Reminder
All ISA players need to ensure that have the correct SPX singlet and shorts. These can be purchased from the College Shop.
Coaches will not allow players on the court if they are in the incorrect uniform.
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 Camps
We are working on dates and times for the Christmas break. Please stay tuned for details.
Absences
If your son is unable to attend a game or training session, please:
Log theabsence in Clipboard, and
Send a courtesy email to help us manage team numbers. jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au. Early notice is essential to ensure teams are properly staffed.
Please consider holidays during the season as this impacts the team dynamic and overall success.
Round 4 – Friday 15 November
All A teams will be travelling to Bathurst for their Round 4 fixtures. At this stage, the College is planning to provide a bus for transport, and sign-up will be available via Clipboard.
Below is an Expression of Interest – but please note, we need to achieve a minimum number of committed students for the bus to go ahead.
The Expression of Interest closes on Wednesday, 5 November, so please respond promptly to secure your spot.
Away Game Bus- Expression of Interest
SPX Basketball AGM
Basketball committee AGM will be held online on Thursday 6 November at 7:30 pm.
This is an important opportunityto help shape the future of our basketball program. Whether you’d like to share ideas, learn what the committee has planned for the season, or simply show your support, your involvement matters.
We are also seeking to elect a new committee president, and we welcome anyone interested in contributing to the growth of SPX Basketball. Every voice counts, and even a small amount of your time can make a big difference.
If you are interested in joining the committee, or have any questions, please contact Chris Hillsdon by email at chrisandbrooke@gmail.com
Meeting link:
Meeting ID: 445 952 552 916 1
Passcode: SJ9Hp9Tr
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
ISA Round 1 – Saturday 25 October 2025
1st XI 9/163 (Archie Wragge 90, Miles Moran 20) in 49.5 overs defeated Oakhill College 9/162 (Dan Carroll 3-12 , Jack English 2-19, Miles Moran 2-37)
in 50 overs
The 1st XI travelled to Oakhill for Round 1 of the ISA Division 1 competition. In a nail-biting finish Dan Carroll hit the winning runs on the second last ball of the 50th over to secure a one wicket victory for St Pius X!
Tight bowling, especially from Jack English, Dan Carroll, and Brody Mendel (0-17 from 10 overs) kept Oakhill’s batters under pressure. Good catches from Charlie Chippendale, Rory Rapa, and Archie Wragge assisted a disciplined 1st XI effort in the field.
In reply, Archie Wragge and Oliver Freeman combined for a promising 56 run partnership. However, wickets fell regularly and the game tightened up for a close finish. Archie Wragge stood strong throughout an outstanding innings that included solid defence and fine stroke making. He received valuable support from Miles Moran. The loss of some late wickets led to a dramatic finish when numbers 10 and 11, English and Carroll did the job to bring the victory for Pius!
ISA Round 2 – Saturday 1 November 2025
1st XI v St Stanislaus’ College at St Stanislaus’ Main Oval, Bathurst
2nd XI v St Gregory’s College at Oxford Falls #1
Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor
Public Speaking
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 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
Squash
St Pius X had a mixed start to the season walking away with two wins. Squash Captain, Cameron Giang, dominated his matches as one man team SPX 1, dispatching both his opponents in quick succession. SPX 3 had a narrow win by 2 points against Barker 7 and Pat Buono of SPX 6 also represented his team admirably, playing his first competition game without his teammate and while he eventually lost he made his opponents fight for every point forcing games to go beyond the 15 point matches they’re supposed to be. Unfortunately, there was no success at Thornleigh last weekend.
Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor
Swimming
The Senior Swimming Squad will be competing in our first Invitational carnival on Friday 7 November at Ryde Aquatic Centre. Warm-Up is at 7:15 pm. Swimmers are to wear their swimming shirt with closed toed shoes to and from the pool with blue or black swimming costumes with a school cap whilst racing. The school swimming caps can be purchased form the uniform shop. A team list of events will be given to swimmers this Friday after the cocurricular assembly. This carnival does not impact any other school sport and all members of the squad are expected to attend.
Training continues Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Fitness First Chatswood from 7:00 am – 8:00 am. A cap must be work during training. All students are welcome to attend.
Ms Leisa Proc – Swimming Convenor
NSTA Tennis
Round 2 Recap
Another fantastic weekend of tennis from our Pius students! A huge congratulations to Team 17 for their impressive 3-set victory at Talus Street. Special mention to James Sykes for his outstanding team spirit and support in helping record scores across teams!
Absences
Thank you to all parents who have been proactive in logging absences and notifying me ahead of game day. This helps us ensure that substitute players can be arranged in time to support each team. Please continue this practice and remember to log the absence in Clipboard after notifying me.
Submitting Scores
All players must report scores immediately after each match to ensure accurate entry into Xpoint. Please double-check that scores are correct and signed by both home and away team members.
Order of Play
A reminder for the order of play is kept below for you to refer to:
Unfortunately, Wednesday training has been rained out two weeks in a row. Fingers crossed for sunshine this weekend as we head into Round 3!
Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor