Senior School Sport and

Co-curricular Activities

• New College App
• Basketball
• Cricket
• NSTA Tennis
• ISA Tennis
• Swimming
• Rugby
• Cross Country
• Debating
• Chess
• Rugby - Supporters' Club Events - This Friday:  Golf Afternoon at Roseville Golf Club

New College App

Download the new College Mobile APP today!

Stay up to date with the latest College news and notifications on your mobile device. Download the new College Mobile APP today.

The old APP has been discontinued and all key communications will now be placed on the new APP, in addition to the Woodchatta and emails.

Download instructions are attached below.

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/st-pius-x/id1498569584

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fraynework.stpius

Basketball

The 2020 Basketball Awards Presentation will be held on Tuesday, 17 March, in the school gym at Chatswood. This is a compulsory event for all players. If players cannot attend the presentation a note must be sent to Mr Casey explaining the absence. The ceremony will start at 6:30 pm.

Grand Finals: All teams must provide one parent to do the score bench at the semi-finals. Please offer to help on the bench.

Year 7 Term 1 Round Robin comp continues this Saturday.  See game times below:

Mr Neil Gibson - Senior Basketball Convenor

SPX Cricket– Season 2019/20

Fixtures – Saturday 7 March 2020

U12 Blue v Harbord Jaguars at Oxford Falls #2 (1pm start)

U13 Black v Wakehurst Orange at Terry Hills (8am start)

U13 Red v Collaroy Plateau Power at TBA (8am start)

U15 Yellow v Harbord Spinners at Nolans #4 (8am start)

U15 Orange v Peninsula at Oxford Falls #2 (8am start)

U16-18 Purple v Forest Maroon at Melwood Oval #1 (8am start)

ISA Div 2 2nd XI supporting the 1st XI at Oxford Falls (10am start) – Final 14 March 2020

ISA DIv 1 Final 1st XI v Oakhill College at Oxford Falls #1 (10am start)

SPX Cricket Charges into ISA Finals

Last Saturday saw the 1st XI and 2nd XI win their way through to the ISA Division 1 and Division 2 Finals with resounding victories. Both teams earning home finals.

The 1st XI will play Oakhill College at Oxford Falls in the ISA Division 1 Final this Saturday

(7 March 2020) and the 2nd XI will play Central Coast Grammar School the following Saturday (14 March 2020).

All support is welcome!

ISA Division 1 Semi-final - 1st XI v St Stanislaus' College at Bathurst

1st XI 9/195 (J Colgan 44, A Greenwood 36, L Chang 35*) defeated SSC 10/156 (J Colgan 3/31,

L Kinna 2/25, L Chang 2/36)

See attached photo report for full details of 1st XI winning through to the ISA Final.

ISA Division 2 Semi-final - 2nd XI v Oxley College at Oxford Falls

2nd XI 2/133 (J Overton 46*, J Austin 30, T Wunsch 23) defeated Oxley College 8/132 (R O’Connell 2/20, N Ward 2/21, O MacDonald 2/28)

ISA Representative Cricket

The Combined ISA representatives from the College continued their fixtures in the past week with games against GPS and Canberra Schools. In the first match Joe Colgan made 39, Stuart Dingley 26 and Liam Chang took one wicket in a three-wicket loss. On Sunday, the game at the picturesque Bradman Oval in Bowral resulted in a resounding victory for ISA. Tyson McCallum joined the team and impressed with his work behind the stumps taking two catches and allowing no byes. Joe Colgan made a quickfire 19 off 9 balls before taking 4 for 16 and Stuart Dingley scored 30. All the St Pius players represented the College and the ISA very well and were a credit to themselves.

Protective Equipment.  For safety and hygiene ALL players are to have their own personal groin protector and their own personal helmet. Wearing of helmets and groin protectors are compulsory for all players batting in nets or a game or wicket-keeping up at the stumps. Please College Cricket Helmet and Groin Protector Polices (attached).

Uniform.  Players and parents are reminded that correct SPX Cricket playing uniform is the only attire to worn on the field during play. SPX cricket playing shirts, caps and wide brimmed hats are available from the College Uniform Shop. 

Please see the attached documents for more information:

• Welcome to Cricket 2019-20

• 2019-20 1st & 2nd XI ISA Cricket

• SPX Cricket Helmet and Groin Protector Policies

These documents have also been published to the College App.

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

NSTA Tennis

It was a perfect day for tennis and there were some great matches that were played at both the 8 am and the 10 am sessions. Antony Autore SPX 18 played a close match against Redlands just pipping them at the post for a 6-5 win. Aidan Parsons and Callum Skinner, SPX 22, were a strong doubles team but unfortunately it wasn’t their day and they lost their match 5-6. Great work by Will Scaiff and Martin Chan (SPX 24) who won all both singles and doubles 6-1.  Well done boys!

There were some great rallies seen on court 1 in the 10 am session against Michael Whitehead and James Higgins. Their singles match came down to tiebreakers with James taking out the win. SPX 16 vs SPX 15 was another amazing match to watch with some tricky shots and strong serves.

A reminder that all players are expected to be at their matches at least 15 minutes before the start of play.

Please note that the weekly draw can be accessed via this link: NSTA DRAW.

Mrs Samantha Iwatani - Tennis Convenor

ISA Tennis

Applications for the winter ISA Tennis season, running in Terms 2 and 3, are now open! Forms and information are available from the veranda outside the Student Office. This really is great extra-curricular activity option. Our teams share a great sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship and the training sessions are run by professional tennis coaches, with activities tailored to each player’s skill levels. Grading sessions will be held in Weeks 9, 10 and 11 of this term, with matches beginning on the first Saturday of Term 2. For further information please contact – aobrien@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Ms Amanda O’Brien - ISA Tennis Convenor

Senior Swimming Squad

Last Saturday evening the Senior Swimming squad competed in the Annual Christian Brothers Carnival at North Sydney. It was a valiant effort from all with the Juniors coming 2nd, Intermediates coming 5th and the Seniors coming 3rd with an overall placing of 4th. Well done to all the boys.

On Wednesday 11 March the school is competing at the ISA Swimming Carnival held at Homebush Aquatic Centre (SOPAC). The bus leaves the College at 9.00 am and we will arrive back at the College approximately 6.00 pm that evening. I will provide lunch for the team throughout the day but it would be desirable for the boys to bring their own snacks. Parents are welcome to pick up their son from Homebush directly otherwise they will need to be picked up from the College when we arrive back.

The team list of competitors and which events they are swimming in has been placed on the Student Noticeboard outside the Main Office. Please check whether you are competing and be aware of what is happening on the day. Details will be given by Mr Stearn at the Sports Assembly this Friday.  I will provide further details at the meeting straight after the Assembly.  Therefore all members of the swimming squad must attend the meeting.

Training concludes next Tuesday March 10.

Ms Leisa Proc - Senior Swimming Convenor

Rugby

As the summer season draws to a close the SPX Rugby 2020 is almost upon us. Please see the information below to assist in your planning for the season.

Rugby Registration NOW OPEN – REGISTER ASAP

All Year 7-12 students wishing to play Rugby are required to be registered to be included in a team, allowing the school Rugby Administrators & coaches to best prepare for the coming season, plus allow your P&F Rugby Club to best support and communicate with you! There are no trials or grading days, all students of different shapes, sizes and abilities can find a home within the SPX Rugby Program.

You have two options when registering:

1.  2020 Rugby Season Registration and Two Day School Holiday Clinic: $240 (recommended)

(cost includes access to rugby specific physio during the season and specialist coaching, transport and lunch at the two day clinic during Week 1 of the April Holidays)

2.  Registration Only: $150

To register simply follow the following trybooking link:      https://www.trybooking.com/612469

Rugby Training

While the Opens and Under 16s have been training now for most of the term, all other age groups will commence training at Oxford Falls on 24 Thursday March. Buses will depart Archer Street outside OLD Church at 3:30 pm and will return to Chatswood by 5:30 pm. Students can be picked up from Oxford Falls at 5.00 pm.

Training during Term 1 will include basic skills, defence and set piece practice as well as a variety of decision-making games, all held during the sessions so players can be graded into suitable teams. Unlike other sports at the College, teams can change from week to week due to player performance, injuries or unavailability. The expectation is that players make themselves available for selection each week and play in the team their age group coach selects them in.

All players are reminded that protective gear, including mouth guards, must be worn at all times, including training sessions. Not having a mouthguard will impact your son’s ability to participate fully in the session.

Dates for the calendar from Term 1:

• 24/3/20 – Training commences for all age groups at Oxford Falls.
• 27/3/20-28/3/20 – Opens Pre-season Camp at Workul Koo
• 4/4/20 – Sydney Grammar 10s – two teams per age group.
• 14/4/20-15/4/20 – Holiday Rugby Clinic (Oxford Falls – included in registration)
• 17/4/20-24/4/20 – Under 15s New Zealand Rugby Tour
• All games for the 2020 season appear in the College Calendar with venues and home game times to be finalised shortly.

Mr Joe Lynch - Rugby Convenor

Cross Country

Training commences this week at Beauchamp Park, Chatswood – Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7.30 am. Meet at the Grandstand dressed in comfortable running gear for 7.30 am sharp (don’t forget school clothes to change into). Training will conclude by 8.10 am, allowing students to return to Chatswood, shower/change and eat breakfast prior to Homeroom. Anyone from Yrs 5-12 welcome to train, irrespective of their ambition or representative selection.

Mr Greg Virgona - Cross Country Convenor

Debating

CSDA Public Speaking

The CSDA Public Speaking Competition runs on the following Friday evenings in Term 1.   We meet every lunch time in B10.

March 6                                     Public Speaking Round 1 

To be held at: St Augustine's Brookvale - 22 Alfred Parade, Brookvale

Underground parking will be open and available through our driveway on Gulliver Street.  Street parking is also available all around the school grounds.  Registration is open from 6.00 pm and speaking will commence at 6.30 pm.

March 13                                   Public Speaking Zone Finals

March 20                                   Public Speaking Finals

Topics are listed below.  The same speech can be used for all three rounds.

Things fall apart

Life is a cabaret

My country

The grass is greener on my side

Great expectations

Tick tock

Year 7&8:  warning bell 3 minutes; final bell 4 minutes.

Year 9:       warning bell 4 minutes; final bell 5 minutes.

Year 10:    warning bell 5 minutes; final bell 6 minutes.

Senior:      warning bell 6 minutes; final bell 8 minutes.

CSDA Debating Competition

The above debating competition runs through Term 2 on the following evenings.  YELLOW CSDA Debating ONLY Registration forms will be available from the student office from Monday 17 February (Week 4).

SPX ‘Friendly’ Pre-Season Debates

Debates will be run in Week 9 and Week 10 of this term.  We have Mercy Catholic College and Marist North Shore attending for our pre-season 'friendly' debates.

Ms Michele Waterson - Debating  & Public Speaking Convenor

Chess

Chess training continues every Monday afternoon.  Competition begins in Term 2 and we encourage any students in Years 7 - 12 who are interested to come to D1 to D4 to experience chess first hand.

Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors

Rugby Supporters' Club Events

SPX Rugby Supporters' Club Golf Day - from 1.00 pm Friday 6 March - Roseville Golf Club

Our second, and now annual, SPX Rugby Supporters' Club Fundraising Golf Day will take place at the Roseville Golf Club from 1pm this Friday, 6 March.

Over 100 players will take part in an 'Ambrose Foursome' 18 hole golf tournament.

On the day each of the players will have the opportunity to win a $65,000 Volvo XC60 (provided by Volvo Cars Lindfield) in our Hole in One Competion on the Par 3, 134 metre, 15th hole. 

We would like to thank each of our below-mentioned hole sponsors and advertisers for their generous support of this event.  Perhaps you might like to consider engaging the service of these businesses who support your son's rugby and the on-going development of the SPX Rugby program.

SPX Rugby Supporters' Club - Annual Dinner - from 7pm Friday, 1 May - Roseville Golf Club

We have decided to start the 2020 SPX Rugby season off with a bang bringing our annual fundraising dinner forward to 'kick the ball off' for the season.

The dinner will be held from 7pm to midnight on Friday, 1 May at the Roseville Golf Club.

We are delighted to have SPX Old Boy Luke Jones as our Special Guest Speaker for the evening. Whilst at SPX Luke captained the Australian Schoolboys side; is an Australian Wallaby representative; 2019 World Barbarians Squad Member; current Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby player; who has also played for Bordeaux in France's Top 14 Super Rugby Competition and the Western Force in Super Rugby. 

Our MC for the evening will be former Wallaby and current Fox Sports Personality Mr Rod Kafer.

The evening will include great entertainment, raffles, live and silent auction items, quality lucky door prizes, a live band, and much more. 

Tickets are $160 per head which includes - champagne, wine, beer and canapes on arrival; entree; main course; deserts; wine and beer; tea and coffee.

Book your ticket now via this direct link;       https://www.trybooking.com/606546  

If you book your tickets before 21 April you will go in the draw for a chance to win a $250 Merivale voucher which can be used at all Merivale venues (bars, restaurants, bottle shops and even at the Establishment Hotel).

This is our principal fund raising event for the year, so come along and support your son's rugby.  See you there on the night.

Mr Paul O'Neill - President,  SPX Rugby Supporters' Club