Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Chess
- Cross Country
- Debating
- Football
- Rugby
- ISA Tennis
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Rugby and Football training tops
We are pleased to announce that the SPX Rugby and Football Supporter's Clubs have purchased a training top for each student enrolled in their respective sport.
We will commence distributing these tops this afternoon.
Following are the guidelines for when and where students can wear these tops.
Rugby and Football training tops guidelines 2025
Training tops can be worn
- to and from SPX Cocurricular Training
Training tops should be worn:
for SPX Cocurricular training sessions
to and from SPX Cocurricular fixtures (acceptable as a mode of dress when attending Saturday fixtures)
as a match day warm up top and for reserve bench duties
Please note:
Senior Open Rugby Players are expected to wear full College Uniform to all matches.
Training tops must not be worn to school on regular school days for PDHPE.
Training tops are not to be worn as part of Chatswood campus PDHPE practical classes.
They are for training sessions and match days only.
Supporter's Gear for sale at Oxford Falls this Saturday
Our supporter's gear will be for sale at Oxford Falls this Saturday.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Chess
Friday 16 May
This week, all games will be at home.
There will be a meeting in A1 during Recess
If you are absent on Friday, please email Ms Ramsey dramsey@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au and Ms Dempsey jdemsey@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible. This is important for team organisation and to inform opposition schools of any changes.
Ms Denise Ramsey & Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors
Cross Country
ISA Cross Country Competition is fast approaching. Training continues every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Where: Beauchamp Park, Chatswood
Time: 7:15 am – 8:15 am
Who: All Senior and Junior School students welcome
Meet at the Beauchamp Oval Grandstand in comfortable running gear and with a water bottle. Bring your school uniform to change into afterwards back at The College. All students who have made the ISA Cross Country team are expected to attend their confirmed training days.
Communication regarding cross country will take place via Clipboard. Parents and students are to ensure they have notification settings turned on both Clipboard and on their devices.
Sydney10 Fun Run
We will be running the 5k fun run this Sunday, if you are interested in running, please ensure you sign up!
Who: Year 7-12
When: Sunday, 18 May, 2025. Race starts 9:20 am.
Where: Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Mr Steinman and Ms Lee will meet everyone at 9:00 am.
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, let Ms Lee know if you require to borrow a singlet.
Cost: $40. Use code: STPIUS10 for 20%off the registration fee https://raceroster.com/events/2025/99499/2025-sydney-10#pricing
If you are interested in this run, please register via this link
https://raceroster.com/registration/c54e32d0-6ede-4bae-b59b-49f19ff27a90/entry?team=776013, Join Code: SPX1.
Ms Lee will collect the bibs on Saturday, a day prior to the event. Please let Ms Lee know once you have completed registration at llee@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
All the best to those who will be running!
Ms Leanne Lee – Cross Country and Athletics Convenor
Debating
On Wed 21 May we have our last main round debate. This will be at St Augustine's at Alfred Rd Brookvale for Team B only. Team A has a bye but is welcome to come and watch. We will leave school at 3:30 pm by bus. Only senior students will return to school by bus.
Please note that all students from Years 7 to 10 must be collected from St Augustine's or have a parent permission note if they are making their own way home (via email to lgissane@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au). The estimated end time of the debate is 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm, but further updates will be provided on the day.
A reminder that parents are also welcome to come and watch the debate.
Dr Lesley Gissane - Debating Convenor
Football
Whilst there was some disappointing results there were also some amazing wins. Particular shout out to the 15A’s on their 6-0 win, their first win in the Senior School for many of these students.
This week we see a combination of both home and away fixtures, there has been substantial change to fixtures throughout the week so please check clipboard carefully.
Venues can be found at the following locations:
Lawrence/BC/Hermann Oval: Oakhill College - Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill
Synthetic 1&2 Hills Grammar: 43-53 Kenthurst Rd Kenthurst
Walsh & Watkins : Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls
Bray Field: 11-29 Railway Rd, Burradoo (Please note substantial travel time of approx. 1hr 45 mins)
Please note: there will be no training on Monday 19 May due to Year 12 parent/teacher/student interviews.
Mr Simon Yue - Football Convenor
Rugby
Round 2 - ISA Rugby Supporter's Day
Supporter's Day was a great success, with a fantastic turnout from parents, students, Old Boys, and friends of the College. The atmosphere around the ground was electric, due to the energy and rhythm provided by our outstanding drumline.
The 1st XV rose to the occasion, delivering a strong performance to claim a 47–10 victory. It was a great moment for the team and a great reflection of their hard work and commitment.
Special thanks to the SPX Rugby Club for their generous efforts in coordinating the cake stall and helping create such a festive and welcoming environment.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to what was a fantastic day.
St Pius X Under 15 & 16 Fiji Rugby Tour 2026 – Expression of Interest
The College is pleased to inform you about an exciting opportunity for our current Year 8 and Year 9 students to participate in the 2026 Fiji Rugby Tour. This tour promises to be a memorable experience, offering our students the chance to develop their rugby skills, immerse themselves in Fijian culture, and build strong bonds with their teammates.
At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest to gauge the level of student and family engagement. If your son is interested in being a part of this exciting opportunity, we kindly ask to register your interest via the link below.
Orange Weekend Away Game – 24 May
St Pius X College travel to Kinross Wolaroi School on Saturday 24 May for Round 4 of the ISA. Traditionally, many families use this as a weekend to get away.
A bus will be available for those students who cannot make their own way to Orange which will depart Anderson Street, Chatswood at 6:00 am, returning at approximately 9:00 pm. Students will be asked to sign up through the following link -
https://forms.office.com/r/1sCGFUfK4N.
This link will close on Wednesday 21 May. Only the students that are registered will be able to catch the bus on the day.
SPX Rugby Club – Rugby Gala Dinner
🗓 Saturday, 14 June
📍 Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf
⏰ 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
This special evening brings together the entire SPX rugby community—from Year 5 to Year 12—to celebrate, connect, and support our players. It’s a highlight on the rugby calendar and not to be missed.
🎟️ TICKET SALES NOW OPEN
To keep in touch with our rugby community we invite you to 👉 Join the 2025 Rugby WhatsApp Group.
Term 2 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Saturday 17 May – ISA Round 3 – SPX vs St Greg's AWAY
- Saturday 24 May – ISA Round 4 – SPX vs KWS/SAS- AWAY
- Saturday 31 May – ISA Round 5 – SPX vs SSC – HOME
- Saturday 7 June - June Long Weekend - No Games
- Saturday 14 June - ISA Round 6 - SPX vs CCG/Bye - HOME
- Saturday 14 June - Rugby Gala Dinner
- Saturday 21 June - ISA Round 7 - SPX vs St Augustine's - AWAY
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
Well done on a good start to the Winter Squash Season. It was great to see everyone playing their best. Make sure you make the most of the expert advice from the squash coaches. It is important to strive to develop new skills and strategies in the tactical game of squash. Thank you to Mr Ritchie for joining the squash team this winter. Looking forward to seeing you all at training this week.
Mr Paul Formosa - Squash Convenor
ISA Tennis
We’ve been fortunate to enjoy great weather at the start of the tennis season, which has made for a fantastic beginning. Our teams played some brilliant matches at Talus Street and Strathfield Sports Club against St Patrick’s College.
Congratulations to Divisions 6 and 9 on their outstanding wins! Well done also to Division 10 for drawing both in games and sets, and to Divisions 2, 3, and 8 for their hard-fought matches, drawing in sets and narrowly missing out on game wins by just a few points.
Please see below for details of this week’s fixtures.
Division 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 – at Talus St, St Leonards against Oakhill
Division 2, 4, 6, 8, – at Oakhill College against Oakhill
Division 10 – at Wakehurst Park Tennis against Augustine’s
And our Development Blue and Gold teams will showcase their skills at the Oxford Falls Campus.
Please make sure to check Clipboard for more detailed information. And, if by any chance, your son is unable to participate, an email before Friday 8:00 am would be appreciated.
Looking forward to clear skies this weekend!
Ms Veronica Bamber - ISA Tennis Convenor