Senior School Sport  & Extra-Curricula Activities

• From the Senior Sports Master
• Lost Property at Oxford Falls
• Athletics
• Rugby
• Football
• ISA Tennis
• Squash
• Debating
• Cricket 2020

From the Senior Sports Master

As you will all be aware from Mr Couani’s communications, the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) on Monday decided to abandon the remainder of the ISA Winter season due to the new COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the NSW Government.  The ISA decision was preceded by the Combined Associated Schools (CAS) decision to do the same.  Both Associations were joined by the AAGPS on Tuesday.  All concluded that continued Inter-school sport under the new restrictions was not viable. 

Therefore, in order to fill the vacuum left by the cancellation of our external sports competitions the College has taken this week to convene Internal Competitions in Football, Rugby, Tennis and Athletics. These competitions are a compulsory part of the remainder of the Winter season and aim to provide our Winter sportsmen with a more fitting conclusion to their season.

The competitions will take the place of mid-week training sessions, with the exception of Tennis where we will run a Saturday Divisional Championship in Week 7. All details can be found in the separate Sports sections below. 

As we conclude the Winter season, preparations are under way for the Summer season.  Please encourage your sons to stay abreast of notices with regard to Summer sport and get registrations in as soon as possible once they open.

Mr Matt Stearn - Senior Sports Master

Lost Property at Oxford Falls

Just a reminder to please remind your sons to take all their belongings with them from Oxford Falls and have all of their property labelled including school shoes.

Any lost property will be placed in the property bin at Oxford Falls before being transported back to the Chatswood campus on Thursday afternoon for collection at the school.

Mr Trent Willoughby - Maintenance, Residential Caretaker  (Oxford Falls)

Athletics

Training continues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at Rotary War Memorial Athletics Track: Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove West from 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm. Buses will transport students to and from Chatswood after school with a 5.00 pm pick-up option at the venue. Students should return to Chatswood by around 5.20 pm.

Training Dates

Monday:  24/8

Wednesday: 19/8, 26/8, 2/9

Thursday:   20/8, 27/8, 3/9

Mr Greg Virgona - Athletics Convenor

Rugby

Rugby Results 15 August 2020

13As at Waverly 

Unfortunately, that concludes the Official ISA Winter Season. I thank all players for their involvement and parents for their support in what has been a very different and difficult year.

SPX Internal Rugby Weeks 6 and 7

To give the students the opportunity to finish their Rugby Season we have organised internal games afternoons during Weeks 6 and 7 of Term 3, starting Thursday 27 August (with Tuesday 25 August a scheduled staff meeting). Students will be required to wear their full rugby uniform on these days, including protective gear and there is an expectation that all rugby players that are signed up for the season attend these final sessions. These sessions will take place at Oxford Falls.

• Thursday 27 August  – Year 7 and 8 Rugby 10’s Tournament
• Tuesday 1 September – Year 9, 10 & 11 Rugby 10’s Tournament
• Thursday 3 September – Whole School Rugby 10’s Tournament and end of season celebration.

Mr Joe Lynch - Rugby Convenor

Football 

As the 2020 season comes to an abrupt close, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of all involved in the St Pius X College Football programme, especially the coaching staff of Mr S Quilty, Mr O’Byrne, Mr Damo, Mr D Quilty, Mr Barnes, Mr Kahn, Mr C Brannan, Mr Stollery, Ms van Riet, Mrs Fryer, Mrs Loughman, Mr P Brannan, Mrs Casamento and Mrs Guerrera who do so much work behind the scenes preparing for sessions and matches, communicating and ensuring that all protocols are met. Particular thanks to Mr Lacey in the new role of Coach and Player Development has seen a dramatic improvement in the coaching and playing standard at the College. 

Thanks also to the College Admin Staff and the Football Committee for their tireless efforts throughout 2020.

A special shout out and congratulations to the 13D on the weekend for having their maiden 2020 win and to the 1st XI who maintained their undefeated ISA run.

Looking forward to the 2021 season.

Football Results 15 August

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

Football is NOT over

The Football House Cup

Whilst the ISA Football season is over, St Pius will be continuing Football during Weeks 6 & 7.  

All players signed up to the 2020 Football season will be entered in a House competition that will run on Monday and Wednesday during Weeks 6 & 7.  All players will be expected to represent their House and play for the new Football House Cup.

The House competition will involve small sided games, 11 a-side and futsal.

Further information will be issued at Friday's Sports Assembly, and TEAMS.

Coever Coaching with Chris Semaan on Wednesday mornings at Beauchamp

Former St Pius X student and long-standing St Pius X coach, Chris Semaan is providing an opportunity to St Pius X students to develop their football skills through his creative player program.  This program is not organised or run by the school but has been arranged to provide football players an opportunity to continue to develop their skills.  Please see the attached flyer for further information.

When:  Wednesday mornings (commenced this morning)

Time:  7.15 am - 8.15 am

Venue:  Beauchamp Park, Chatswood

All enquiries via Chris Semaan

Email:  sydneyns@coerver.com.au

Phone: 0400 428 997

Mr Richard Lacey - Football Player Development Officer

ISA Tennis - SPX Championships

As you now are aware, the ISA competition has had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, the good news is that we will be running a one-day St Pius X College Tournament, where the players of each division will play-off for the title of Division Champion. This tournament will run on the morning of Saturday, 5 September at our Talus Street home courts, with warm-up starting and 7:30 am and the games beginning at 8:00 am sharp. All ISA players are expected to participate. More information to follow.

Ms Amanda O’Brien - ISA Tennis Convenor

Winter Squash

SPX representative Squash competition concluded last weekend with outstanding results for our inaugural winter season.

Elliot Inman (Yr 12) finished third in Division One after being undefeated after his narrow 2-3 round one match.

Gilbert Davie (Yr 12) and Harry Clayton (Yr 12) played out the grand final of Division 3 in fine style, nothing could separate the two competitors, the match going to Harry in a tightly contested five setter.

Other winners were: Ashley Johnson (Yr 11), Darcy Keenlyside (Yr 9) who placed third in his division, Oliver Mullen (Yr 9), Lachlan Giang (Yr 9) and Benjamin Buono (Yr 7) who also finished third in his division.

Congratulations to all SPX squash representatives, I hope they have enjoyed their inaugural winter season. All players wishing to play representative squash in the summer season should be alert to the gradings coming soon. 

Mr Justin Varjavandi - Squash Convenor

Debating

Last Friday was our final debate against Loreto Normanhurst.  All teams supported the flow of the evening with grace and humour.  Our 12A, 10B, 7B and 7A teams were successful on the night.  There will be a Finals event but this is yet to be organised.  Once information comes to me from the CSDA the students will be informed. Next week I will include photos of our amazing undefeated 12A and 7B teams who were presented to the virtual school assembly will be published so watch this space.

Mrs Michele Waterson - Debating and Public Speaking Convenor

SPX Cricket

Registration is open for Season 2020/2021.  Please see the attached Welcome to SPX Cricket 2020 and SPX Cricket Registration Flyer 2020.