Senior School Sport  & Extra-Curricula Activities 

• Cross Country
• Senior Rugby
• Senior Football
• ISA Tennis
• Winter Squash
• Senior Chess
• CSDA Debating
• Interschool Snowsports Competition 

Cross Country

Last week provided the opportunity for our Cross-Country team to convert their months of hard work into a competitive race at the ISA Selection Carnival. Sydney Equestrian Centre provided a mud bath to challenge our athletes. For some, finishing the race with 2 shoes proved challenging enough. As the host school, we also had the role of student helpers, making for plenty of course-side support for our athletes. After a few late scratchings, St Pius X took a squad of 39 competitors to challenge the best in the ISA, led ably by captain Josh Brown and his experienced Yr 12 cohort.

The U12’s saw us off to a flyer with Ben Fogale being rewarded for months of training with a 5th placed finish and ISA selection. Our large contingent of U13’s took on the 3km course, Harry Arnold also taking out 5th place and a spot on the ISA team.  Leo Boyd-Clark finished a commendable 17th, just shy of the top 10 that gain automatic selection for the CIS Carnival and Hamish Mullen finished a creditable 22nd in a big, fast field. In the U14’s Ethan Fajemisin placed 14th, running most of the race with one shoe after losing it on the course. Josh Booth took out 18th position in the standings, rounding out the Junior Division of the Championships.

Our intermediate performers on the 4km course produced some cracking results. Despite losing 3 runners to illness, including last year’s podium-placed Riley Watt, our 15’s were a strong cohort and did not disappoint. Jasper Lindsell cemented our mortgage on 5th position and Aidan McNeilly came from nowhere to place 10th, both joining the ISA team for the CIS Championships. Nate Hayes ran superbly for 12th place and a reserve position on the team, whilst Hamish Tooher scored critical points with his 24th place. After a blitzing run, Jacob Magner took home the Silver Medal in the competitive U16’s race and again progresses to higher representation. Importantly for the team points and in a sea of blue and gold washing over the finish line, our other U16’s athletes all finished in strong places (Kai McAndrews 21st, Ben Woollard 22nd, James Leo 23rd and Ethan Li 26th).

We certainly saved the best till last with our Senior Boys Division. Our U17’s were consistent with Toby Thornton-Bott the pick in 16th, followed by Christian Moore and Cavan Ryan in 24th and 25th respectively. In the final race of the day, the Open (U18’s) Boys, Simon Magner scorched the field to make it back to back wins. Chris Zilifian’s training paid off, jumping 9 places to finish 7th, William Walsh-Penny grabbed his coveted ISA spot with a superb 10th place effort and Josh Brown narrowly missed out on selection in 13th – a fantastic team effort. 

With such strong results, silverware was up for grabs. Our Jnr Boys placed 3rd overall, the Intermediates went one better to capture 2nd and the Senior Boys defended last year’s win, taking the shield in style. Overall, our team placed 2nd in a tightly fought contest and whilst narrowly missing the win, this was our best result to date.

Congratulations to all athletes in the manner they prepared and ran at the Carnival. Thanks to our external distance coaches, Matt North and Dom Panozzo, who prepared the boys so professionally at training, and also to Mr Dobb and Mr Brannan who assisted with the team and the host school duties.

We wish our 8 ISA runners the best as they compete at the CIS Championships on Wed 8th June - run well.

Mr Greg Virgona - Athletics and Cross Country Convenor

Senior Rugby 

Results 28 May

Fixtures 4 June

Airey Park - 32 Bates Street, Homebush  NSW  2140

Training

Rugby Training continues each Tuesday and Thursday, with the U14s, 15s, 16s and Opens training at Oxford Falls, while the U13s train at Beauchamp Oval. All players are expected to train at both sessions, so they are best prepared for the season.

Dates for the diary

• Saturday 4 June – ISA Round 1 – SPX vs ST PATRICK'S – AWAY
• Saturday 11 June – JUNE LONG WEEKEND – NO GAMES
• Saturday 18 June – ISA Round 2 – SPX vs BYE however, all age groups will have games except the U15s who have one game as a great number are on a Duke of Ed hike.

Mr Martin Gillogly - Senior Rugby Convenor

SPX Rugby Supporter's Club

Save the Dates! - Rugby Club Dinner  &  Rugby Club Golf Day

• Rugby Club Dinner - Saturday, 30 July - Roseville Golf Club - from 7.00 pm – (bookings via TryBooking opening soon – more detailed information to be provided next week).
• Rugby Club Golf Day - Wednesday, 23 November - Roseville Golf Club - from 1.00 pm.

  Mr Paul O’Neill - President

SPX Rugby Supporters’ Club

Tel: 0418-634750

Email: paoneill21@gmail.com

Senior Football 

Good luck this evening to the College 1st XI in the Quarter Finals of the NSWCIS Cup.  A win tonight will bring a night time semi final at Valentines Park on 8 June.

Congratulations individually to Oscar Martin and Ryan Jom who have been selected as NSWCIS shadow players to play at the NSW All Schools Championships.

Last weekend saw improving results for many teams, this weekend we commence the second half of the season with both home and away fixtures.

Results 28 May

Fixtures 4 June

Fields can be found at the following locations:

Lawrence and Herman Oval: Oakhill College, Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill

Walsh and Chaplin: Dreadnought Rd, Castle Hill,

Mason Park: Underwood Rd, Homebush.

Holiday Camp: Please see the link below in the P&F Football section for the St Pius Football Camp run by COERVER Football. A great value and worthwhile camp.

Please note there are no school football games in the upcoming long weekend.

Good luck to all teams this weekend.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

P&F Football Supporters Club

Book now for the SPX Football Holiday Camp at Oxford Falls Campus

Monday 27 June 2022 to Wednesday 29 June 2022

Improve your football skills at the SPC Football Holiday Camp with Coerver Coaching.

Coerver Coaching holiday camps offer a fun-filled football experience. Each day will include Coerver Super Skills competitions and challenges, Ball Mastery, Coaching sessions focusing on developing effective use of skill, small sided Coerver Games, and a mini Coerver Cup Tournament.

Trybooking:       https://www.trybooking.com/UPLP

When:                 Monday 27 June 2022 to Wednesday 29 June 2022, 9.00am to 12pm

Where:               SPX Oxford Falls Campus

Cost:                    $60 per day, single or multi-day tickets available

Transport Options:

• Parents to drop off and pick up boys from Oxford Falls 

                             OR

• Bus transport available from SPX Chatswood Campus (for up to 53 students)

• 8.15 am drop off at Anderson St, front of school.  Bus to depart 8.30am sharp.
• 12.10 pm depart from Oxford Falls. Arrive at Anderson St SPX Chatswood Campus at 12.40 pm subject to traffic conditions

Bring: 

• Football boots, shin pads, football training clothes (SPX sports uniform not required)
• Water bottle with name clearly marked
• Sunscreen, cap and rain gear and sneakers (for indoor football play for wet weather)
• Food for snacks and lunch
• A football for skills practice

• Coerver footballs are available for optional purchase for $20 on the Trybooking link

You can also bring a football from or use one of the SPX training footballs:

• Years 5 to 7 to bring a Size 4 Football
• Years 8 and above to bring a Size 5 Football

SPX Football Supporters Club AGM

The SPX Football Supporters Club (FSC) AGM was held online on 24 May 2022.  The meeting minutes are attached for SPX football families.

Please contact the SPX FSC to donate items for the SPX Trivia Night to be held on 19 September 2022.  All funds raised at the SPX Trivia Night is donated to SPX Clubs and is used by the SPX FSC for the Coerver football skills program introduced at SPX College in 2022.

Please contact the SPX FSC if you would like to join in with us – volunteers are always welcome.

Mrs Lorna Hammond - SPX Football Supporters Club President

footballclub@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au

ISA Tennis 

Last Saturday greeted us with foggy skies that cleared as the day continued, just perfect for an exciting morning of tennis. Our Divisions 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 won their respective games against Central Coast Grammar and St Paul’s Grammar. 

Congratulations to Oliver Johnston, Elijah De-Fina, Nicholas Tozer, Spencer Anderson & Matthew Lee who won their singles 6-0.

This weekend we are playing against St Patrick’s College, Strathfield. Please see the information below:

Round 6 - 4 June

Home:  Love n Deuce Tennis Courts

Talus St, St Leonard's

8.15 am for 8.30 am start

Away:  St Patrick's College

Strathfield Sports Club

via Morwick St, Strathfield

7.45 am for 8.00 am start

As of this Saturday, all ISA Tennis players are encouraged to complete their ‘push ups for mental health’ prior to games starting! Our Division 1 players kicked this off last week prior to the challenge which commences today. 

Mrs Veronica Bamber - ISA Tennis Convenor

Winter Squash

The firsts had a decisive victory at Knox with Thomo Wilkins, Oliver Mullen and Dylan Moore all securing strong wins against their opponents.

Also at Knox, Lachlan Giang and Michael Krizan secured victory for the seconds and Oisin Whooley continues to improve.

I had the pleasure of cheering on the SPX 3 in their home match victory against Briars Squash Club. Liam Tumulty, Oliver Price, and Matthew Yee are really starting to build as a team. 

The Year 12 team of SPX 4 had a short break from their studies to travel to Dural and gave a good performance against St Andrews. Well done to Jonah Gonzales, Ethan Griffin, and Ralph Montano.

Year 7’s in Team 5 also played well against Knox, congratulations to Ben Meares and Joshua Wang who played twice to substitute for a sick team member. These two players along with Dominic McLachlan are improving each week. 

The draw for the full season is available on: 

 https://www.sportyhq.com/league/view/2022-Junior-Winter-Pennant

Training continues Wednesday afternoons and Round 5 matches this Saturday.

Mr Justin Varjavandi - Winter Squash Convenor

Senior Chess

All teams are at home this week, Friday 3 June. 

If you are absent on Friday, please email Ms Dempsey at jdempsey@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au and Ms Ramsey at dramsey@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible. This is important for the organisation of teams and to inform the other schools of any required changes.

Ms Janelle Dempsey & Ms Denise Ramsey - Chess Convenors

CSDA Debating Competition 

CSDA Debating Competition 

This Friday we are hosting Marist College, Eastwood. We will again be sharing the Blue Room with SPX Chess players. Thank you so much to all SPX students, debaters and chess students, who will manage this situation brilliantly. Thank you to Ms Dempsey and Ms Ramsey for accommodating the debaters.  

3.30 pm – 5.00 pm  training will take place in your normal room 

5.00 pm – 5.40 pm move your bags to The Blue Room (Chess may still be running which means we are silent going into The Blue Room) and then go over to Westfield to buy your dinner with your mates.

5.45 pm be back in The Blue Room to sign on if you are debating. 

5.45 pm – 6.00 pm stay in the Little Brother area of the school until 6.00 pm coin toss.  No exploring around the school.  NO FOOD OR DRINK TO BE TAKEN INTO THE BLUE ROOM.

6.00 pm  Coin toss in The Blue Room.

6.00 pm – 7.00 pm   one hour prep time.

7.00 pm - 8.15 pm debates take place. Parents who want to watch a debate should arrive at around 7.00 pm. Most debaters should be ready to be collected by 8pm.  Of course, the seniors can run late, but the junior teams should be away by 8pm.

All debaters will need to meet at the clock after our Sports Assembly every Friday to collect the RUN SHEET for that evening’s debate.

Names are marked off at each training session and attendance will contribute to team selection.

Mrs Michele Waterson - Debating and Public Speaking Convenor

Interschool Snowsports Competition

The 2022 Interschool Snowsports competition will be held at Perisher on Monday 11 July 2022 to Friday 15 July 2022.

Students can enter this competition representing St Pius X College.  All participants enter this competition at their own cost and parents are required to sign a liability waiver form.  Parents are also required to attend the event and meet volunteering requirements of the competition.  Further details of the competition are in the attached document.

Please contact Cathy Thomson on cathythomson7@gmail.com if your son (and family) is interested in joining in this competition.

Mrs Cathy Thomson - cathythomson7@gmail.com