Senior School Sport and
Co-curricular Activities
Congratulations to our 2nd XI Cricket Major Premiership Winners
- Senior Swimming Squad
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Squash
- NSTA Tennis
- Rugby
- Cross Country
- Debating
- Chess
- Rugby Supporters' Club Events - Rugby Dinner postponed
Senior Swimming Squad
Last Wednesday the Senior Swimming Squad competed at the ISA Carnival held at SOPAC. The boys swam really well with the Juniors coming 4th, the Intermediates coming 5th, the Seniors coming 4th with an overall result of 5th. We had some outstanding performances where Alex Davies achieved a Personal Best in his 50 Freestyle and Nicholas Gladen broke several school records.
The ISA team has not been announced as yet. The boys who have made it through will be notified as soon as possible.
Swimming training has now finished until Term 4 where we start up again with two carnivals in the first few weeks. Training will also commence again then.
Ms Leisa Proc - Swimming Convenor
Basketball
Due to the cancellation of the presentation evening, we will present the awards to the students at a later date.
Thank you. I would like to especially thank Melissa Fakhoury for her help through the Basketball Committee over many years. I would also like to thank all the parents in the Basketball Committee. They do a range of jobs in the background that help make our season run as smoothly as possible.
This Saturday’s Year 7 games have also been cancelled.
Mr Neil Gibson - Senior Basketball Convenor
SPX Cricket– Season 2019/20
2nd to None! Congratulations to the 2nd XI ISA Division 2 Premiership Winners!
When 2nd is first and 1st is second! Congratulations to the ISA Squad. Supported by Cricket Appeal this dedicated group of players, coaches and supporters has ensured SPX Cricket remains a force within the ISA competition. 2nd XI ISA Division 2 Premiers, 1st XI ISA Division 1 Finalist.
Please see the Match Report on the game below.
Congratulations must go to the U15 Division 2 Finalists - SPX Orange who were due to play Collaroy Plateau Electric this Saturday in the District Final. Unfortunately due to the current situation, all District cricket has been cancelled to the end of the season.
Cricket Presentation Night Wednesday 8 May 2020 – Cancelled until further notice.
Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor
Squash
Commitment is for Wednesday training and Saturday morning matches during Terms 2 and 3.
Information & registration forms were distributed last Friday, spares are available from Mr Varjavandi.
Positions are available from Year 7 -12 on the basis of how soon your forms are returned (21 maximum).
Please contact jvarjavandi@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au for any queries.
Mr Justin Varjavandi - Squash Convenor
NSTA Tennis
What an exciting day it was last Saturday for NSTA tennis. We had 8 teams playing in the finals and we secured 4 wins overall.
We would like to thank our Year 12 players who played their last NSTA tennis match for St Pius last weekend: Aidan Shearer-Hawkins, Cameron Fernandopulle and Nathan Constantino. We wish all of these boys all the best of luck for their HSC and their future endeavours.
Thank you also to the coaches who have been there each week to help run the competition: Mrs Keighery, Mr Webster and Mr Garvey.
Mrs Samantha Iwatani - Tennis Convenor
Rugby
We certainly live in uncertain times. Supporting Mr Couani’s advice via email and in Woodchatta, as well as the advice handed down from Rugby Australia yesterday, all rugby training, camps, clinics and gym sessions that exist outside of normal school hours have been cancelled until Term 2 where it will be re-assessed.
Please find below the statement from Rugby Australia:
Rugby Registration NOW OPEN
Despite the season being on hold, we are still planning for ISA Rugby to go ahead as normal. 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.
With the cancellation of the clinic, you now just have the one option, and those who have already booked the clinic will be refunded:
- Registration Only: $150
To register simply follow the trybooking link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/612469
Mr Joe Lynch - Rugby Convenor
Cross Country
Cross country training is cancelled for the rest of the term.
Mr Greg Virgona - Cross Country Convenor
Debating
CSDA Public Speaking
Public Speaking has been postponed for Term 1. We are hoping that students who moved through to the Zone Finals will be able to present in Term 2 or Term 3.
CSDA Debating
Our training last week was very successful. All teams have met their coaches and A and B team allocations have been set for the 2020 season. Unfortunately we will not be able to continue training until Term 2 when further information regarding the 2020 CSDA Debating Season will be forthcoming.
Ms Michele Waterson - Debating & Public Speaking Convenor
Chess
Chess training is cancelled for the rest of the term.
Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors
Rugby Supporters' Club Events
SPX Rugby - Orange Trip - Friday, 24 & Saturday, 25 July
(1) Accommodation in Orange
(2) Rugby Club Dinner in Orange - Friday, 24 July - The Lord Anson Hotel
(3) Golf in Orange on Friday, 24 July
Rugby Club Annual Dinner has been postponed. New dates to be advised early next week.
The SPX Senior College Rugby teams will be playing against the Kinross Wolaroi College teams at Orange on Saturday, 25 July.
(1) Accommodation in Orange:
For those that may wish to drive up to Orange on the Friday (24th July) the SPX Rugby Supporters' Club Committee have put a 'hold' on 78 rooms at the Mercure Hotel in Orange (94 Byng Street) for that Friday night. The Mercure Hotel is located alongside and connected to the Orange Ex-Services Club. We have obtained the below group discount nightly tariff rates for the respective rooms -
- Queen @ $185.00 (1 Queen bed)
- Twin @$185.00 (2 Single beds)
- Queen plus Single @$185.00 ( Queen sized bed and single bed)
- Queen Executive @ $215 (1 Queen bed and two single beds)
For those who would like to also stay on the Saturday night and make a weekend of it in Orange, if you also book in for the Saturday night you will also receive the above-mentioned particular discounted tariff rate. (Please note we do not have any rooms reserved for the Saturday night).
The Mercure Hotel offers a hot and cold buffet breakfast @$19.90 per person (Children under 12 $12.90)
If you are interested in booking your accommodation for that weekend at the Mercure Hotel in Orange please contact the Hotel directly on 02-63625611 or email at HB038-Fo5@accor.com and advise them that you are part of the St Pius X College Chatswood Rugby Club group booking.
I know that 24 July seems a long time away, but from past experiences we are aware that if you don't book your accommodation in Orange well ahead of time you are likely to miss out. Orange is a large regional centre which often holds major regional sporting events on a weekend which puts pressure on the available hotel/motel accommodation.
As it gets closer to 24 July we will have to start and take the 'hold' off these hotel rooms where bookings have not been made. So to ensure you get a room you might want to book in with the Mercure sooner than later.
Obviously you don't have to stay at the Mercure Hotel there are other hotels/motels in Orange, but we have only put a hold on rooms at the Mercure.
We would understand that, as in previous years, the College would be putting on a bus to get some of the Rugby players to and from Orange on the Saturday.
(2) Rugby Club Dinner in Orange - The Lord Anson Hotel - evening of Friday, 24 July.
From 7pm on Friday, 24 July the SPX Rugby Club will be holding a casual dinner in the first floor function room of The Lord Anson Hotel in Orange for SPX parents, supporters, rugby players and their siblings. This function room has its own bar where drinks will be served at normal 'pub prices'. The Lord Anson is a two minute walk from the Mercure Hotel.
The Lord Anson will be serving quality 'pub style meals' at 'pub prices' and orders will be taken up until 9pm.
To help us assist The Lord Anson with catering for the evening if you would like to attend the dinner please use the below link to go to the TryBooking site to advise us of your intended attendance at the dinner.
https://www.trybooking.com/BITWD
(3) Golf in Orange - Duntryleague Golf Club - Friday, 24 July
For those who may be travelling up to Orange on the Friday morning the SPX Rugby Club is looking to organise a group game of golf at the Duntryleague Golf Club in Orange on the Friday (either 9 or 18 holes).
The cost for 9 holes is $33 (plus $33 for a cart for two if required) and $50 for 18 holes (and $38 for a cart for two if required).
If you are interested in a game of golf on the Friday please contact Paul O'Neill on 0418-634750 or email at paoneill21@gmail.com so we can add you in to the numbers for the day.
SPX Rugby Supporters' Club - Annual Dinner - has been postponed.
A new date will be advised early next week.
Mr Paul O'Neill - President, SPX Rugby Supporters' Club