Issue No 22  29 July 2015
From the Acting Principal
DEBATING
St Pius X College hosted the 50th annual finals of the
Catholic Schools Debating Association (CSDA) last Friday
night. John Brogden was the guest presenter and large
crowds of supporters from schools across the Sydney
metropolitan area were in attendance. Appreciation is
due to our convenor, Ms Michele Waterson, our coaches
and students acting as chairmen and time keepers who
did a splendid and slick job in hosting the evening.
Our 11As (Josiah Lising, Ryan Attard and Keenan Smith)
went down in a split 1-2 decision to Catherine McAuley College
Westmead. I was privileged to see them perform and was
extremely proud of their generosity in defeat in so narrow a loss.
The boys’ demeanour enhanced the girls’ enjoyment of their
victory.
Later in the evening for the 4th time the College’s name went
onto the CSDA Senior Aggregate Shield for most wins in a
season by teams in Years 11 and 12. Congratulations to:
12A team:
12B team:
11A team:
11B team:
Matthew Harris, Hans Lee, Tyler Jarvis (4 wins)
Lyndon Maher, Harry Vinter, Adam Melzer (unbeaten until the quarter finals)
Josiah Lising, Ryan Attard, Keenan Smith (5 wins)
Billy Moran, Pat McKenzie, Zac Triantafilis (6 wins)
Don’t argue with a boy from St Pius X!
IN THIS ISSUE
Scholarships & Student
Grants
HSC Trials Begin
Faith in Action
Years 7-10 Academic
Awards, Sem 1, 2015
P&F News & Invitations
World Youth Day
Blessing, and
Fundraiser Raffle
Performing Arts News
MindMatters for
Families
Kokoda 2016
Information Evening
Thursday 6/8
Cyberbulling Issues
2015 Australian Schools
Science Competition
Results
Robocup @ SPX
Duke of Edinburgh
Adventurous Journey
Debating & Public
Speaking
DIARY DATES
Week 4 Term 3
Monday 3/8
SUPPORT FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016
Pope Francis has called the youth of the world to assemble in Krakow, Poland, in July 2016. Our
Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mr Adrian Brannan, is organising the College’s effort and thus far over
30 boys have worked through processes towards final approval as pilgrims.
It is an expensive undertaking (current estimates suggest $6,000 plus) and the College is seeking
your help in fundraising in order to subsidise our group.
Staff Meeting
Study Skills Info Evening
Yrs 7 & 8 Parents
Tuesday 4/8
Performing Arts Parents
Association Meeting,
7pm in the Band Room
Wednesday 5/8
Yr 11 Reflection Day #3
Please find later in Woodchatta details of limited draw raffles (250 tickets) with outstanding prizes
(thanks to the generosity of a past parent benefactor). All tickets $35, then $20 in remaining
draws.
1.
Drawn 1/8: 2 Diamond Seats to Bledisloe Cup on 8/8
2.
Drawn 1/10: 2 Platinum Seats to Monster Jam on 17/10
3.
Drawn 1/11: 2 Platinum Seats to AC/DC Live in November
Thanks in anticipation of your support.
Thursday 6/8
Kokoda 2016
Information Evening
Saturday 15/8
P&F TRIVIA NIGHT
SCHOLARSHIP AND STUDENT GRANTS
The College launched these revised and updated opportunities for students at the Academic Awards Assembly for
Semester 1, Years 7 to 10, last Friday. Fuller details can be found later in this newsletter and also on the College website. I
commend these to you. They include:
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Academic Scholarships
Equity Scholarships
Enrichment Scholarships
Special Purpose Grants
You can also contact the College’s Business Manager, Mr Andrew Ballesty, for further details.
HSC TRIALS
At the time of writing Year 12 have completed their two English Papers, Music and Design
& Technology exams. A raft of examinations follow over the next few weeks with major
works and performances also due. Please keep these young men in your thoughts and
prayers.
Mr Jim Olson
From the Acting Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity
FAITH IN ACTION
This week represents the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the year of the Church and the Gospel centred on the loaves
and the fishes where Jesus feeds thousands of people. This is a well-known story and in many ways it underpins many social
justice initiatives at school.
Every week charities feed thousands of people all over this city. When our boys travel to the Matt Talbot Hostel on
Wednesday evenings they assist in serving dinner to men who are homeless and who are very much on the fringes of
society. They set their tables, clear their plates and clean the dining room. The provision of a meal is sustenance, but is also
an acceptance by society. These men are welcomed and cared for and treated with dignity and respect. The staff and
students who give of their time to serve do so with humility as they expect no reward or praise and in completing their
duties they act as true disciples.
The Edmund Rice Society offers so much to our young men because it provides them with a way to make a difference in
our city and it bridges the gap between the Gospels that were written in the 1st Century and our mission as true Christians
in the 21st Century. I urge all of our young men to consider putting some time into social justice because that is one way
to turn faith into action.
Mr S Hopley
From the Social Justice Coordinator
30 JULY - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP
“On this International Day of Friendship, let us cultivate warm ties that strengthen
our common humanity and promote the well-being of the human family.”
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Again St Pius boys have been very active throughout our community this week. Matthew Talbot Men’s Hostel, Willowood
Nursing Home and the Bloodbank in Chatswood are weekly occurrences.
EDMUND RICE SOCIETY GOES NATIONAL
On Thursday afternoon Bailey Sutton Year 7, Oliver Tysoe Year 8, and Jack Morgan Year 9 began
building the first of the 30 skateboard decks that the ERS are building and planning to deliver to
“The Haven Education Centre” Terrigal.
This is an EREA Annex School for kids who have been withdrawn from mainstream schools for
various reasons. The skateboard decks will become an art project and installing the trucks and
wheels will become a technology project for these students at The Haven.
Mr D Blake
From the Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning
A list of Years 7 to 10 Academic Awards for Semester 1, 2015 can be found in Woodchatta Extras.
Mr A Damo
From the Business Manager
SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS PROGRAM
Further to Mr Olson’s announcement at the Academic Awards ceremony last Friday I am delighted
to advise that the Colleges new Scholarships and Grants Program has today gone live on the
College website.
The College has for some years made a number of scholarships available to existing students,
however, with an expanded offering will now offer Scholarships not only on the basis of a student’s
Academic performance, but also on the grounds of Equity or Enrichment to the life of the College.
In this way we will now provide access to those families who would not ordinarily seek enrolment
and in so doing allow each student who receives a Scholarship the opportunity of a Catholic
education in the Edmund Rice Tradition. This is consistent with the Charter for schools that are part
of Edmund Rice Education Australia and the Inclusive Community Touchstone which states:
"A Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition ... strives to provide access to those who otherwise would not seek
enrolment."
Consistent with this approach the College also seeks to assist students to participate in College co-curricular tours (when
selected) or representation of the College at State, National or International levels where their participation may otherwise
be not possible due to their financial circumstances.
Enquires about or applications for these Scholarships or Grants may be directed to myself and the awarding of them will
be determined periodically by the Scholarship or Awards Committees, chaired by Mrs Therese Maclaine and including Mr
Couani and myself. Please look into the details of the program under the “Enrolment Information” tab on the College
website.
Mr A Ballesty
Your P&F In Action!
Invitations
PERFORMING ARTS PARENTS MEETING - Next Tuesday Night!
Brave the cold next Tuesday night 4th August and you will enter the warm embrace of PAPA's Term 3 Meeting at 7.00pm in
the Band Room. Get informed and updated on what’s planned for term 3. Refreshments will be served!
TRIVIA NIGHT - Book Your Diaries Saturday 15 August Booking Link
Come along and support the wonderful parents who make our Clubs the best
School Clubs on the North Shore. Our Trivia Night is a critical source of funds for the
Clubs, and the year's only fundraiser, so your support is really important to them.
Only $30 per person, BYO drinks and nibbles.
Download your Invitation and get a team organised. Don't worry if you don't have a team, because you can join a Year
Group Table when you book.
Find out more here Frequently Asked Questions If you can't make it, you can still go the Link and buy tickets for our
Raffles. Also, take a look at the next item, because you can also support us with a donation.
See you there! Booking Link
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR DONATIONS - Trivia Night Saturday 15 August
To make the night a fundraising success for all our sporting, music and performing arts clubs we need your help in sourcing
great prizes for lucky dips, silent auctions, live auctions and raffles.
Every donation big or small is greatly appreciated and it all goes straight to the Clubs that our boys love so much. More
information and suggested prizes by school year is right here
If you have any questions or can refer any suggestions, please take the time to drop a line to [email protected]
P&F COMMITTEE MEETING - from 20 July, Minutes Available Here
P&F GENERAL MEETING all welcome - Monday 10 August
Steve Johnson - SPX P&F Secretary / Communications
From the Youth Ministry Coordinator
WYD 2016 KRAKOW POLAND
Many of our St Pius X College Pilgrims attended the Krakow: 365 Days to Go
Mass at Our Lady of Dolours Chatswood on Sunday night and received a
special Pilgrims Blessing after being presented to the community. They joined
our local parish precinct’s amazing response to total 53 registered local
pilgrims, with our lads joining other students from Mercy College, Chatswood
High School and St Ignatius College Riverview. After the Pilgrims received their
Blessing from parish priest; Fr. Paul Finucane, he revealed that he too will be a
pilgrim with us on our journey to World Youth Day.
After the Mass our lads joined in on a High School social night which was amazingly successful, with large cohorts of
students from Brigidine, Mercy College, Chatswood High, Riverview and Wooolwich represented. It was great night of
games, pizza and fellowship and I think our boys made some new, and strengthened some old connections.
ROCK ‘N ROLL ‘N RUGBY FUNDRAISER
With only a few days until the draw of the Bledisloe tickets I again call for the college community to support our pilgrims in
their preparation and in the process give yourselves a chance to win an amazing experience two tickets to the Bledisloe
in Platinum comfort!
With the Wallabies hopefully going to string a few wins together they have set up a showdown against the All Blacks for
the decider of the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe on Saturday 8 th August. Hopefully our own Michael Hooper will
be cleared to play and continue his strong run of form into selection for the World Cup. Rugby Synopsis!
There are two other prizes - 2 Platinum Seats to Monster Jam on 17/10 and 2 Platinum Seats to AC/DC Live in November and your $35 ticket gives you equal chance of winning any of the three prizes.
Please do consider supporting our SPX students in this very
worthwhile cause and give yourself and a friend the opportunity
of an amazing Rugby experience in style and luxury.
To purchase tickets in ‘Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Rugby’ simply go straight to this trybooking site listed below with your credit card
details. www.trybooking.com/147327 A flyer can also be found in Woodchatta Extras.
Mr A Brannan
[email protected]
9414 4344
Performing Arts News
PAPA MEETING: The Performing Arts Parents Association will be meeting NEXT Tuesday 4 th August, 7.00pm in the Band
Room. Parents of boys involved in Music and Drama at the College are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served and
parking is available in the Junior School yard.
YEAR 12 DRAMA PERFORMANCE NIGHT: Our inaugural Year 12 Drama class will be assessed on their group and individual
works on Friday 7th August commencing at 6.30pm in the Sarto Centre. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend
and support the students in what will be their final performances prior to the HSC.
INSTRUMENT SHOWCASE: Have you ever wanted to try and play a flute, violin, trumpet, trombone, electric guitar, bass
guitar or drum kit? Have you been wondering what happens in Music Production lessons? You can now find out by
attending our Instrument Showcase on Friday 7 th August, 3.30 – 5.00pm in the Band Room. During this time the College
Instrumental Tutors will be demonstrating a variety of instruments and answering questions. Students will also have the
opportunity to try out instruments. Further details can be found in Woodchatta Extras.
COLLEGE ORCHESTRA: There will be a rehearsal for the Orchestra on Sunday 16 th August from 10.30 – 12.30pm. Students
and parents are asked to note this date in their calendars and diaries.
Ms T Bates – Performing Arts Coordinator
MindMatters for Families
STUDY SKILLS EVENING: YEAR 7 PARENTS (& ANY YEAR 8 STUDENTS WHO MISSED OUT LAST YEAR)
There is an excellent opportunity for you to attend a study skills evening with your son, on Monday 3 rd August here at the
college from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This is the first Monday following the Ski Trip and is a very important night for your son to learn
effective study techniques. Both students AND parents should attend together to get the most out of the session. The night
will be led by Prue Salter – an expert in the area of study skills.
To book and pay, please see the following details.
Year 7 & 8 Parent/Student ‘Study Skills’ Evening
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Date:
Monday 3rd August 2015, 6.30-8pm
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Venue: St Pius X College
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Cost:
$10 per person, or $20 per family
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To book: Please click on the “trybooking” link
www.trybooking.com/147821
For further information, please see the Woodchatta Extras section at the end of this newsletter
Mr P Ticli – Year 7 Guidance Coordinator
Also in Woodchatta Extras:
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Tips for Starting your Day Well
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A review and goal setting sheet for students to help them maximise their results.
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‘Pills, Powders and Liquids’ – everything parents should know about ecstasy, ‘ice’ and other illicit drugs in 2015
A workshop will be held at Lane Cove Library on Thursday 20 August, 6.15pm to 8.00pm, centred around
adolescents and illicit drugs. “Although alcohol continues to be the most popular and problematic drug used by
Australian secondary school students it is the use of illicit drugs such as ecstasy and methamphetamine (‘ice’) that
many parents are most concerned about.” For more information and booking details please see the flyer in
Woodchatta Extras.
Mr R Russo – College Counsellor
Advance Notice of Kokoda 2016 Information Evening
Following the successful 2014 Expedition the College Leadership Team has, in principle, approved investigation of the
feasibility of a Kokoda Expedition and Immersion Program for students and their parents in late June 2016.
To this end we have invited Richard James, Principal of “On Track Expeditions” and guide to our 2014 Expedition, to present
with Mr Reay, Mr de Silva and myself, at an information evening on Thursday 6th August. Please register your interest in
attending this event at [email protected]
Target audience for the 2016 Expedition will be Year 8, 9 and 10 students and their parents and siblings, although other
members of the College community are welcome to express interest and attend.
Mr S Brannan – Head of Student Services
For all Members of the St Pius X College Community
CYBERBULLYING ISSUES: In a Federal Government response to contemporary Cyberbullying issues, The Enhancing Online
Safety for Children Act 2015 has seen the Office of the Children’s Guardian absorb the ACMA Cybersmart program and
resources which we have used to educate students about cybersafety. The Act allows children suffering from serious
cyberbullying to contact the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner to have content removed if social media
companies do not remove it after it has been reported to them. The Office can share information and work with schools
to resolve complaints reported to them.
For your information, a range of resources can now be sourced from the office’s website www.esafety.gov.au which
outline the safeguards and processes to combat cyberbullying. As citizens of the “digital age” it is important that we
understand the potential dangers involved in social media activity, and how they can be addressed within the law.
The College acts to address instances of misuse of electronic media and will be supported by the Office of the Children’s
Guardian and Social Media services where these breaches impact beyond the scope of the College. This is a timely
reminder of all to the need to protect oneself, consider all consequences, and act responsibly whenever using electronic
media.
Mr S Brannan - Head of Student Services
2015 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS SCIENCE COMPETITION
588 students from Year 7 to Year 10 entered this competition on 3 June.
Our students were awarded 4 Certificates of High Distinction, 47 Certificates of Distinction, 139 Certificates of Credit, and
396 Certificates of Merit and Participation.
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HIGH DISTINCTION
YEAR 7
Keegan Aikin
Jonathan Dellagiacoma
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YEAR 9
Benjamin Lamont
Daniel Hall
YEAR 8
Cameron Lorking
Jacob Hassan
Matthew Crotty
Zac Lomas
Jeremiah Cuachon
Cian Roberts
Nicholas Bendall
Dominic Fromager
Thom Hardman
Cameron Li
Jason Sacre
Nathan Bainy
Lachlan Dale
Samuel Fong
Lachlan Kee
Rafael Koziol
YEAR 9
Phillip Cullen
Isaac Fong
Jeremy Hoy
Lachlan Chue
Michael Currington
Christian Harris
Ryan Siva
Daniel Aposhian
Benjamin Di Tommaso
Cody Fisher-Peel
Benjamin Johnson
Marcus Rossetto
YEAR 10
DISTINCTION
YEAR 7
Zachary Forster
Oliver Bowers
Nicholas Boxall
Luke McManus
Charlie Cullen
Ethan Field
Matthew Starr
Caelan Hearne
Samuel Walters
Matthew Hogan
Corey Johnson
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YEAR 8
YEAR 10
Preston Kerr
William Maniatis
Harrison Robson
Brodie Jones
Callum Ward
Daniel Butler
Carl Kava
Benjamin Rubic
CREDIT
YEAR 7
YEAR 8
YEAR 9
YEAR 10
38 students
40 students
37 students
24 students
Congratulations to all award winners. Certificates will be issued to students at assemblies and during Science classes in the
coming weeks.
Ms J Black – Coordinator
Debating & Public Speaking
Last Friday, 24th July, St Pius X College hosted the CSDA Finals for 2015. Please see Woodchatta Extras for the full report, and
other Debating and Public Speaking news.
Ms M Waterson
RoboCup at St Pius X
This coming Sunday (2nd August) St Pius X Robotics Club will be hosting the Sydney Regional
RoboCup Competition. Many young and enthusiastic students from different schools will be
competing in the dance, rescue and soccer divisions.
If you are keen to come along to support our teams or just to have a look or to inspire young
minds, the competition will run from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. The competition will take place in the
school gymnasium at the Chatswood campus. All are welcome.
Mr P D Silva - Convenor
Careers News
The Careers Newsletter can be found at
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/news-events/dsp-resource.cfm?loadref=167
Ms D Janes – Careers Adviser
Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze and Silver Adventurous Journey
An Adventurous Journey is being organised for the weekend of the 29 th - 31st August. This is the St Pius X Feast Day holiday
weekend and as such the Monday is a pupil free day. This has provided us with the opportunity to undertake a combined
Bronze Test Hike and a Silver Practice Hike to meet the Adventurous Journey requirements. These hikes will take place in
the Kuring-gai Chase National Park.
A reminder that any student who is part of the Duke of Edinburgh program and wishes to attend school organised
Adventurous Journeys will need to complete the Skills Development Sessions currently being held on Monday afternoons
from 3.30 to 4.30pm. Students are also expected to attend the Day 9 lunchtime administration meetings where any
questions or paperwork can be addressed.
If a student wishes to be considered for these hikes and is unable to attend these meetings, an alternative time may be
organised after consultation with Mr de Silva. A student must complete skills development prior to undertaking any
Adventurous Journey with the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Mr P de Silva - Convenor
Homework Help
Homework Help will be held every Tuesday to Thursday inclusive after school from 3.15pm - 4.30pm in the Senior Resource
Centre. Students are to be actively engaged in school work, reading or study. All ages and levels of ability are welcome
to attend, so come along and take advantage of the service.
Ms J Raheb-Mol – Learning Support Co-ordinator
Junior School News
REMINDERS
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20th August: Walkathon – Please organise sponsorship.
3rd September: Grandfathers, Fathers and sons sporting afternoon.
Please return the reply slip (in Woodchatta Extras) by 21st August.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TERM 3 CLASS CAPTAINS
5 Gold - Marco Locascio
5 Blue - Franklin Clayton
5 Red - William Harper
6 Gold - Cian Hughes
6 Blue - Christopher Guerrera
6 Red - Joshua Gomez
6 Green - Jacob Glass
YEAR 6 - INTERRELATE LESSON 2
Today the Year 6 boys had their second session of the ‘Moving into Teen Years’ program. The basic topic outline for
today’s session was ‘Look I’m Changing ‘.
Session 2 Aims:
 To give students a detailed understanding of the physical, emotional, social and intellectual
changes experienced at puberty.
 To explain how, when and why these changes occur.
 To give students strategies for dealing with these changes. To reassure students that these
changes are normal and natural.
Once again I hope you enjoy a productive/interesting conversation over the dinner table.
Mr T Long – Head of Junior School
Senior School Sport
FOOTBALL
Dear Parents and Players, Congratulations to our 13D side on their first victory of the season!!!! After so much hard work and
training by the players and their coach, Ms Foord, it was great to see that the boys prevailed in a dominant 2-0 victory to
earn themselves the title of team of the week. Player of the week goes to Dan Makerry of the 1 st XI whose continual drive
and leadership guided the team to a 3-2 victory having been down 0-2 early on. Well done to all.
This weekend we have a combination of home and away fixtures against St Andrews. For some year 12 students this will be
the last time that they play at Oxford Falls so come down and support. In addition to this, many of the past 1st XI captains
from the last two decades will be in attendance to support the 1 st XI at their 9am kickoff. Good luck to all teams.
Grounds can be found at the following locations:
Walsh and Watkins: Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls.
Wentworth Park:
Wattle St, Ultimo (Inside the dog track)
St Andrews Oval:
Cnr of Western and Carillon Avenue, Sydney University
Saturday 1 August
Opposition
Venue
Result
Saturday 25 July
Best & Fairest – 3,2,1
Team
Time
1st X1
2nd X1
9.00 am
10.45 am
SAC
Chevalier
Walsh
Walsh
3-2
2-1
D Makerry; R Leonard; C Kastropil
J Chater; N Lelli; B Ceravolo
3rd X1
4th XI
8.00 am
12.00 pm
SAC
SAC
Walsh
Walsh
0-1
3-0
L Rayner; J Maggiora; M Di Salvatore
C Edwards; D Padovan; J White
16A
16B
9.00 am
8.00 am
SAC
SAC
Watkins
Watkins
1-2
2-2
M Hettler; J Morabito; Z Lahood
Z Rahme; D Perros; D Mokhtar
15A
15B
10.00 am
11.00 am
SAC
SAC
St Andrews Oval
St Andrews Oval
3-4
1-0
L Locascio; C Stephen; J Moait
D Aposhian; J Payard; H Crnek
14A
14B
8.00 am
8.00 am
SAC
SAC
Wentworth Park
St Andrews Oval
2-0
0-1
C Fleming; M Davey; L Ventura
A Favelle; C Lorking; L Forwood
14C
13A
9.00 am
10.00 am
SAC
SAC
St Andrews Oval
Watkins
3-0
0-2
J Cooper; P Barker; J Kelly
M Hogan; W Hay; D Butler
13B
13C
11.00 am
1.00 pm
SAC
SPX D
Watkins
Walsh
1-1
6-1
M Scalise; J Shelton; Z Forster
R O’Connell; M Wilden-Constantin; L Thompson
13D
1.00 pm
SPX C
Walsh
2-0
J Jennings; L Wellard; N Parker
Mr S Yue - Convenor
RUGBY
St Pius X Senior Rugby Draw – Saturday 1st August, 2015. St Pius X will welcome St Augustine’s to Oxford Falls for the last game
of the Rugby season for most of our teams.
Saturday 1st August
Saturday 25th July
Team
1st
Time
3.15 pm
Opposition
St Augustine’s
Venue
Chaplin No. 1
Result
7-52
Best & Fairest (3,2,1)
K Eden; L Humphrey; B Murphy
2nd
16A
2.00 pm
1.00 pm
St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s
Chaplin No. 1
Chaplin No. 1
19-12
19-5
T Abbott/M Clarke/; F Toohey/A Seeto; S Bronk/F Hutchinson
J Thrum/W Russell; L May/D Easy/C Henry;
R Bento/P Kerr/H Roberts/J O’Hearn
16B
16C
12.00 pm
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St Augustine’s
BYE
Watkins
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26-34
0-19
J Crisafulli, B O’Hehir; C Farnworth
C Haldane; J-C Blanc; J Stokeld
15A
15B
12.00 pm
11.00 am
St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s
Chaplin No. 1
Chaplin No. 2
7-12
22-14
S Kafer; L O’Neil/T Findlay; A Sweeney/S Smith
D Gyzen; M Rossetto; T Gazey
14A
14B
13A
11.00 am
1.00 am
10.00 am
St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s
Chaplin No. 1
Chaplin No. 2
Chaplin No. 1
7-50
17-15
34-5
J Smith; L Ebbs; N McLachlan
C Terry-Lloyd; P Cass; K Simpson
B Mendel; S Barrel/D Dingley; T St John/J Bragg
13B
13C
12.00 pm
2.00 pm
St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s
Chaplin No. 2
Watkins
50+ - 0
D Wright; L Greenland; T Roser/T McCallum
13D
1.00 pm
St Augustine’s
Watkins
Congratulations to the 13As, 13Bs, 14Bs 15Bs 16As and 2nd XV who all won tough away games to St Stanislaus at Bathurst
last week. Good luck to all SPX sides on the weekend.
For all rugby information and news you can go to Rugby Club News in Woodchatta Extras.
Mr J Lynch - Convenor
“Six – Five, with one to go”
6 wins 5 losses at St Stanislaus on Saturday and despite the long journey all our teams played with a great “will to win spirit”.
Team Pius widely on show. Wins for our 13 As and Bs, 14Bs, 15Bs, 16 As and 2nds.
Our 13’s in all teams are playing with great style and fluency and if the A’s win this Saturday’s final game against St Augustine
will be crowned premiers. 16As also have the opportunity to become joint premiers if they also win. Both teams play with a
running support based emphasis, which makes them a delight to watch, whilst never forgetting the importance of solid, ball
into contact retention technique! Win the re-cycle and you give yourself more chances to score. Several comments were
made to me about our positive playing spirit and not only from our own supporters. Desire and spirit are the foundation for
success and even in the games we lost we remained competitive.
This Saturday is arguably our toughest challenge against St Augustine’s College. If we prepare and arrive with the same
attitude as we did at St Stanislaus College, then we will achieve the success we deserve. Let’s make sure we give both the
13As and 16As maximum support in their quest for the ultimate prize.
Coaches recognition from Saturday - well done to all these players: Josh Smith, Darcy Gyzen, Liam Hunt, Tom Gazey, Brynn
Mendel, Sam Burrell, Sam Smith, Tom Finlay, Liam O’Neil, Connor Terri- Lloyd.
Finally Saturday marks the end of school rugby playing days for many players and parents! Thanks to both groups for their
tremendous commitment and contribution as players and supporters. It’s important to look back and savour the good times
and I hope that you all will maintain an interest and involvement in rugby.
If any parents feel I may be able to offer advice or help with regards to their son’s rugby playing future, please don’t hesitate
to get in touch. I’ve seen a lot of young players make this transition over the years and playing overseas having a gap year
is now more of an option.
Mike Penistone – Rugby Development Officer
ISA TENNIS
Round 8 was tough as we were up against some formidable St Patrick’s College teams. All teams fought hard in every
one of their games with some excellent rallies and hard-fought points. Divisions 10 played very well, seeing a win after
some close sets. Division 10 continue their impressive winning streak and remain undefeated. Congratulations to Thom
Hardman, Andrew Horton, Alessandro Muranty and David Ko for winning all of their sets in this last Round.
Round 9 sees us playing against St Andrews Cathedral School, Oxley College and Barker College. See the details
below. Please note that the venue is sometimes not at the school itself but at a tennis venue nearby, so please be sure to
check the address for all away games.
Please also remember that when playing at our home venue, all players are required to bring along a small plate of food
for morning tea to share with our visiting teams.
Absences: Any student who is unable to play MUST notify the Tennis Convenor or their coaches ASAP so that SPX can field
teams in all divisions on a Saturday. It is too hard to try and find players to play-up at the Friday morning Tennis meeting.
Please notify Ms O’Brien ([email protected]) or Ms Colefax, Black or Kugananthan as soon as you aware of a
proposed absence.
Wet Weather: The Tennis Convenor will notify all players as soon as there is information about any match cancellations.
Please make sure that you check your phones for messages so you don’t make an unnecessary trip to a cancelled game.
Wet Weather details will also be able to be accessed via the SPX Senior Sport Twitter Account
(https://twitter.com/SPXSeniorSport) or the school website
(http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/beyond-classroom/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=80 ).
Ms A O’Brien - Convenor
CRICKET
New Season 2015-2016 Registrations are about to Close! The 2015-2016 Cricket season is fast approaching and
registrations to play for the College this year have to close this coming weekend so don't delay get registered NOW!
Preparations for the new season include the Cricket Club's development day on Sunday August 23 which is little more than
three weeks away. Mark that in your diaries but before you do so jump onto SPX Cricket’s online booking system
at: http://www.trybooking.com/146929 and get your sons registered to play.
It only takes a few minutes to complete: it's fast and informative and takes all the worries out of the old ways of registration.
Sign-up has to close this coming Sunday - August 2 - so that we can let our respective cricket associations know how many
teams and players we will be entering in their competitions.
SPX Cricket plays in the North Shore and Manly Cricket Association competitions while the Open teams - the 1st and 2nd
X1s - play in the ISA competition. If you need any more information about district cricket registration or are new to cricket
at the college don't hesitate to contact Club Secretary Danny John at [email protected]
BOXERCISE FOR FITNESS & FUN
Boxercise is available for all students every Thursday and Friday morning at 7.30am in the College Gym. Please contact
Mr Russo if you have any queries.
Junior School Sport
Thursday Sport: on at Oxford Falls. Winter sport training for Football, Rugby and Tennis continues. Boys require a full change
of clothing for their sport training. Below is an outline for Thursday Sport in Term 3.
Week
Day
Date
Activity
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
30th July
6th Aug
13th Aug
20th Aug
27th Aug
3rd Sept
10th Sept
17th Sept
Sport
Winter Gala Day
Summer Sports Trials
Walkathon
Sport (+ external tennis trials)
Father + Son Sports Day
Sport
Sport
Saturday Sport Activity
Winter Training
Summer Trials / Training
Summer Trials / Training
Summer Trials / Training
Summer Training
Venue
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Oxford Falls
Rugby:
Last Week
Team
1st
Prep
XV
Prep 2nd XV
11A
11B
Score
Best and Fairest (3,2,1)
L-L-W
24-22
14-17
B Kafer, L Onslow, B Ferguson/R Kennedy
P Moore, T Prior, O Fitzroy
W Staber/M Roberts, J Thornton/B Perkins,
B Hoolahan/G Paterson
J Speter; S Ferguson/L Martin; Rest of Team
12-24
Saturday 1st August
Opponent
Venue
Time
St Patrick’s
Oxford Falls Chaplin 1
8.45am
8.00am
Barker
Taylor Field – College
Cres, Waitara
9.30am
8.45am
Football:
Last Week
Team
Prep 1st XI
Prep
2nd
Score
Best and Fairest (3,2,1)
2-2
D. Jelovic, M. Vitagliani, L. Kinna
Saturday 1st August
Opponent
Venue
Scots
David Phillips Sports
Fields (UNSW) – Banks
Ave, Daceyville
Time
10.00am
XI
2-3
W. Thompson, N. Biefeld, M. Kachel
Prep 3rd X1
1-1
B. Marino, A. Ramsbottom, G. Bullock
Prep 4th XI
0-2
B.Mooney, D. Thirugnanaraj, R. Williams
7.45am
11A
5-1
S. Battley, C. Crowe-Maxwell, L. Bonaccorso
10.15am
11B
10-2
11C
3-1
11 Blue
11 Gold
L. Burton, L. Hunt, J. Hanna
M. Mathur, J. Moreton, N. Burman
Grammar
Edgecliff
Oxford Falls Chaplin 2
St Patrick’s
Mason Park 3
BYE
9-0
Whole team
9.15am
8.30am
9.30am
8.45am
8.00am
8.00am
Mr G Virgona – Junior School Sportsmaster
NSTA Tennis
We had a beautiful sunny morning to start the term off on Saturday. There were many great shots played and it was great
to see the boys communicating well to one another on shots to play especially in the doubles games. Well done to Pius 1
and Pius 3 on their respective wins. It was a great morning of tennis.
Just a reminder the competition will run over the next 5 weeks with finals and play offs on the 29th August. As none of our
teams have reserves, if your son cannot make his Saturday game, it would be much appreciated if you let me know as
soon as possible via email [email protected]
St Pius 1
Vs MAD 4
Mowbray Primary School
Cnr or Hatfield and Mowbray Rds
Lane Cove North
Round 2
1st August
Mrs Spanyik
St Pius 2
Vs Redlands 7
Talus St, Naremburn
St Pius 3
Vs Redlands 10
Cammeray Tennis Club, cnr Park Ave
and Ernest St, Cammeray
Mrs B Spanyik
Uniform Shop
TRADING HOURS – MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 8.00AM – 1.30PM
Orders
can
be
placed
via
the
College
website
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/facilities-resources/dspdefault.cfm?loadref=83 or by phoning the shop on 9414 4339 or by sending an email to [email protected].
Parents are reminded that the Uniform Shop also sells second-hand school uniforms.
Blazer Buttons are available from shop $2.00 each.
A full price list is available on the College website: http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/facilities-resources/dspdefault.cfm?loadref=83
Mrs D Muirhead – Coordinator
Canteen Roster
3/8 – 7/8
Mon
C Hamilton-Bate, H Edwards, B Hurley, C Watson, C Bath,
L Holroyd, R Foley, M Harmata
Tues
S Brown, L Book, M Bronk, C Snell, D Manson
Wed
C Brislon, G Iles, L Marino, J Masters, C Lingard
Thurs
D Speedy, L Princi, A Wesley
Fri
S Fong, N Andrews, F Felice, T Paveley, G Fitzroy,
C Savorgnan
10/8 – 14/8
Mon
A Jones, A Melzer, A Apcar, J North, A Wright, N Bacic
Tues
J Di Tommaso, R Mellino, D Graffeo, N Cavaleri,
W Macellino, D Gregoric, M Fakhoury
Wed
A Brewer, P Knox, S Kerlin, J Ventura
Thurs
J Shadbolt, T Weber, P Rodrigues, M Hardman, E
Proudfoot
Fri
A Spencer, J Bendall, S Roberts, A Berthold, R Baldock,
K Spencer
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WOODCHATTA EXTRAS
Issue No 22  29 July 2015
The following information is contained within this week’s Woodchatta Extras.
Click on the link below to take you straight to that section.
CAREERS NEWSLETTER: Please go to: http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/news-events/dspresource.cfm?loadref=167
1. ACADEMIC AWARDS YEARS 7-10, SEMESTER 1, 2015
2. DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING NEWS
3. WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISER
4. P&F TRIVIA NIGHT FLYER
5. INSTRUMENT SHOWCASE
6. STUDY SKILLS FOR YEARS 7 & 8 PARENTS AND STUDENTS
7. ‘PILLS, POWDERS & LIQUIDS’: Everything parents should know about ecstasy, ‘ice’
and other illicit drugs in 2015
8. STARTING YOUR DAY WELL
9. A REVIEW AND GOAL SETTING SHEET FOR STUDENTS TO HELP THEM MAXIMISE THEIR
RESULTS
10. JUNIOR SCHOOL GRANDFATHER, FATHER & SON SPORTING AFTERNOON REPLY SLIP
11. FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
12. RUGBY CLUB NEWS
13. GENERAL NOTICES
Free Student Exchange Information Evening
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ACADEMIC AWARDS YEARS 7-10
Semester 1, 2015
YEAR 7 SEMESTER 1, 2015
Keegan Aikin
Gold Fide et Labore Mathematics; Silver Fide et Labore Music, Science
Jordan Bertinetti
Gold Fide et Labore History; Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, English, Technology
Mandatory; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics, Visual Arts
Nicholas Boxall
Gold Fide et Labore Religious Education
Jude Boyle
Silver Fide et Labore English, Geography, Mathematics, Religious Education, Science;
Blue Fide et Labore Music
Zachary Bull
Silver Fide et Labore Drama, Geography, Religious Education; Blue Fide et Labore
Technology Mandatory
Charles Cullen
Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, Religious Education, Science
Duncan Dingley
Gold Fide et Labore Music; Silver Fide et Labore Geography, PDHPE, Religious Education,
Science; Blue Fide et Labore Technology Mandatory
Gregor Dingley
Gold Fide et Labore Drama, Science; Silver Fide et Labore English, Music, PDHPE,
Technology Mandatory; Blue Fide et Labore Religious Education
Stuart Dingley
Gold Fide et Labore PDHPE; Silver Fide et Labore Drama, English, Religious Education;
Blue Fide et Labore Geography, Science
Tristan Farnworth
Gold Fide et Labore History; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE
Cameron
Fernandopulle
Gold Fide et Labore Chinese, History, Mathematics; Blue Fide et Labore English, Religious
Education, Visual Arts
Ethan Field
Gold Fide et Labore Mathematics; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE
Daniel Fileman
Gold Fide et Labore Geography; Silver Fide et Labore English, Technology Mandatory
Daniel Halverson
Silver Fide et Labore English, Science; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics
Joshua Hooper
Silver Fide et Labore PDHPE; Blue Fide et Labore Religious Education, Science
Daniel Hoy
Silver Fide et Labore Religious Education, Visual Arts; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics,
Science
Oliver Lenehan
Blue Fide et Labore Chinese, Religious Education, Science
Austin Lowick
Gold Fide et Labore Drama; Blue Fide et Labore Music
Lachlan Mathie
Gold Fide et Labore Technology Mandatory; Silver Fide et Labore English, Science; Blue
Fide et Labore History, PDHPE, Visual Arts
Luke McManus
Gold Fide et Labore English; Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, Science; Blue Fide et Labore
Technology Mandatory
Gary Mullins
Gold Fide et Labore Visual Arts; Silver Fide et Labore Science; Blue Fide et Labore English,
Religious Education, Technology Mandatory
Daniel Papangelis
Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics, PDHPE, Religious Education
Michael Parisi
Gold Fide et Labore History; Blue Fide et Labore Chinese, English, Religious Education
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YEAR 8 SEMESTER 1, 2015
Hamish Alexander
Gold Fide et Labore Geography; Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, English, Music; Blue Fide
et Labore PDHPE
Miguel Alvarez
Gold Fide et Labore Religious Education; Silver Fide et Labore English
Patrick Brannan
Silver Fide et Labore Geography; Blue Fide et Labore French, Mathematics, PDHPE,
Technology Mandatory
Jack Cooper
Gold Fide et Labore Geography; Silver Fide et Labore English; Blue Fide et Labore
Religious Education
Matthew Crotty
Gold Fide et Labore Chinese; Silver Fide et Labore Music, Religious Education; Blue Fide
et Labore Technology Mandatory
Lachlan Dale
Gold Fide et Labore Visual Art
Joshua Del Rosario
Gold Fide et Labore Technology Mandatory; Silver Fide et Labore Music, Science
Xavier Dimos
Gold Fide et Labore English; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics; Blue Fide et Labore
Science
Neil D'Silva
Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics; Blue Fide et Labore History, Technology Mandatory
Luke Forwood
Silver Fide et Labore History, Visual Art; Blue Fide et Labore English, PDHPE, Religious
Education
Jonathan Galarce
Gold Fide et Labore Mathematics
Declan Howle
Silver Fide et Labore Technology Mandatory; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics, Music
Joshua Kelly
Silver Fide et Labore Technology Mandatory; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics, Music
Benjamin Lamont
Gold Fide et Labore Music; Blue Fide et Labore Chinese, Geography
Angelo Lekopoulos
Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, Religious Education, Science, Technology Mandatory
Zac Lomas
Silver Fide et Labore English, Music, Religious Education; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE
Cameron Lorking
Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, English, History, Mathematics, Science, Visual Art
Christian Maiorana
Blue Fide et Labore English, History, Science
Nicholas McKenzie
Gold Fide et Labore History; Silver Fide et Labore English; Blue Fide et Labore Religious
Education
Timothy McLachlan
Gold Fide et Labore French; Blue Fide et Labore English, PDHPE, Visual Art
Daniel Mooney
Gold Fide et Labore Music; Blue Fide et Labore Religious Education
Miguel Ribas
Gold Fide et Labore PDHPE
Jeremy Robson
Silver Fide et Labore French, History, Mathematics, Science
Daniel Scipioni
Gold Fide et Labore Science; Silver Fide et Labore Chinese, Religious Education,
Technology Mandatory, Visual Art; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics
John-Paul Shahady
Silver Fide et Labore Technology Mandatory; Blue Fide et Labore English, Science
Luke Ventura
Silver Fide et Labore PDHPE; Blue Fide et Labore English, Religious Education
Thomas Wong
Gold Fide et Labore Geography; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics
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YEAR 9 SEMESTER 1, 2015
Ronan Apcar
Gold Fide et Labore Mathematics, Music, Visual Arts; Silver Fide et Labore Science; Blue Fide et
Labore English
Daniel Aposhian
Silver Fide et Labore Commerce - 200 Hr, French - 200 Hr, Mathematics, PDHPE, Science
Alexander Bain
Gold Fide et Labore Visual Arts 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Geography, Science
Jasper Choi
Blue Fide et Labore English, History, PDHPE, Religious Education Science
Hunter Clarke
Silver Fide et Labore Geography, Religious Education; Blue Fide et Labore Music
Brodie Cullen
Gold Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital Media - 200 Hrs
Phillip Cullen
Gold Fide et Labore French 200 Hrs, History, Science; Silver Fide et Labore English, Mathematics,
Music, Religious Education
Adrian Currington
Gold Fide et Labore Geography; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics, PDHPE
Michael Currington
Gold Fide et Labore Religious Education; Silver Fide et Labore Geography
Benjamin Di
Tommaso
Gold Fide et Labore PDHPE; Silver Fide et Labore English, Industrial Technology Timber- 100 Hrs
Ben Ellero
Blue Fide et Labore English, Information Software Technology, Mathematics, Religious Education
Cody Fisher-Peel
Gold Fide et Labore Information Software Technology; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics
Isaac Fong
Gold Fide et Labore Science; Silver Fide et Labore Commerce - 200 Hrs, Mathematics, Physical
Activity and Sports Studies - 200 Hrs; Religious Education
Connor Foung
Silver Fide et Labore English, Information Software Technology; Blue Fide et Labore Religious
Education, Science
Daniel Hall
Gold Fide et Labore Chinese, Commerce - 100 Hrs, Mathematics; Silver Fide et Labore, English, PDHPE,
Physical Activity and Sports Studies - 200 Hrs, Religious Education, Science
Christian Harris
Gold Fide et Labore Visual Arts - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Commerce - 100 Hrs, English,
Mathematics, Photographic and Digital Media - 200 Hrs, Religious Education, Science
Steven Ho
Gold Fide et Labore Industrial Technology - Timber
Juan Luis Jerusalem
Gold Fide et Labore English; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics, PDHPE
Griffin Kirwan
Silver Fide et Labore Religious Education; Blue Fide et Labore Industrial Technology - Timber,
Mathematics, Physical Activity and Sports Studies - 200 Hrs
Christopher Lanzon
Gold Fide et Labore Industrial Technology - Timber; Silver Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital
Media - 200 Hrs, Religious Education; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE
Kai Yu Andy Lau
Gold Fide et Labore Design and Technology; Silver Fide et Labore Chinese; Blue Fide et Labore
Science
Sahil Mathur
Gold Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital Media
Jack Moran
Silver Fide et Labore Industrial Technology - Timber; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE, Religious Education
Stefan Naprta
Gold Fide et Labore Commerce - 100 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics
Nikita Papastamatis
Gold Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital Media - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Industrial
Technology - Timber; Blue Fide et Labore Religious Education
Robert Parisi
Silver Fide et Labore Information Software Technology; Blue Fide et Labore Commerce - 100 Hrs,
English, Mathematics
Nicholas Parker
Silver Fide et Labore English, Photographic and Digital Media, Physical Activity and Sports Studies 200 Hrs, Religious Education, Science; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE
Joshua Rayner
Gold Fide et Labore Commerce - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics, Science; Blue Fide et
Labore Photographic and Digital Media - 200 Hrs
Marcus Rossetto
Silver Fide et Labore History, Science; Blue Fide et Labore Chinese
Samuel Smith
Gold Fide et Labore Drama; Blue Fide et Labore Commerce - 200 Hrs
Jonathan Stewart
Gold Fide et Labore Visual Arts - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore History; Blue Fide et Labore Religious
Education
Jake Watts
Gold Fide et Labore Physical Activity and Sports Studies - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Mathematics;
Blue Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital Media
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YEAR 10 SEMESTER 1, 2015
Robert Brady
Blue Fide et Labore Information Software Technology, Mathematics, Religious
Education
Connor Brannan
Silver Fide et Labore PDHPE; Blue Fide et Labore Physical Activity and Sports Studies,
Religious Education
Daniel Butler
Gold Fide et Labore Science; Silver Fide et Labore Australian Geography, Australian
History, English, Religious Education
Lachlan Ceravolo
Gold Fide et Labore Music; Blue Fide et Labore Australian Geography, Commerce 200 Hrs, Mathematics
Ewan Cranston
Gold Fide et Labore Australian Geography, Information Software Technology; Silver
Fide et Labore Australian History, Commerce - 200 Hrs, English, Science
Diego Cuadros-Garrot
Gold Fide et Labore PDHPE; Blue Fide et Labore English
Dominic Easy
Gold Fide et Labore Physical Activity and Sports Studies; Silver Fide et Labore Drama;
Blue Fide et Labore Australian Geography, Australian History, PDHPE
Connor Edwards
Blue Fide et Labore Information Software Technology, Mathematics, Science
Corey Farnworth
Gold Fide et Labore Industrial Technology - Timber
Charles Fisscher
Silver Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital Media - 200 Hrs; Blue Fide et Labore
Mathematics, Science
Laurie Fleming
Silver Fide et Labore Physical Activity and Sports Studies; Blue Fide et Labore PDHPE,
Science
Andrew Jackson
Gold Fide et Labore French - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore Australian History, English,
Visual Art - 200 Hrs; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics
Samuel John
Gold Fide et Labore Music; Silver Fide et Labore PDHPE; Blue Fide et Labore Australian
Geography
Alec Ma
Silver Fide et Labore PDHPE; Blue Fide et Labore Religious Education, Science
Peter Maniatis
Gold Fide et Labore Australian History, Commerce - 200 Hrs; Silver Fide et Labore
Religious Education, Science
William Maniatis
Gold Fide et Labore English; Silver Fide et Labore Australian History, Commerce - 200
Hrs, Science
Alexander McLarty
Gold Fide et Labore Photographic and Digital Media - 200 Hrs, Visual Arts - 200 Hrs
Thomas Mullane
Silver Fide et Labore Information Software Technology; Blue Fide et Labore English,
Religious Education
Liam Norris
Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics, Science, Visual Art - 200 Hrs
Jack Schyvens
Silver Fide et Labore Industrial Technology - Timber; Blue Fide et Labore Mathematics,
Science
Joseph Unwin
Gold Fide et Labore Australian Geography, Religious Education; Silver Fide et Labore
Australian History, English, Science
Thomas Ventura
Silver Fide et Labore Australian Geography, Religious Education; Blue Fide et Labore
Commerce - 200 Hrs
Daniel Warren
Gold Fide et Labore Australian Geography; Silver Fide et Labore Science; Blue Fide et
Labore Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Liam Zucconi
Gold Fide et Labore Drama; Silver Fide et Labore Australian History, Religious Education;
Blue Fide et Labore English
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WATERFORD AWARD WINNERS - SEMESTER 1, 2015
Lachlan Mathie
Year 7
Daniel Hall
Year 9
Hunter Clarke
Year 9
Joseph Unwin
Year 10
ACADEMIC COLOUR AWARD WINNERS - SEMESTER 1, 2015
Phillip Cullen
Daniel Hall
Ewan Cranston
Liam Zucconi
Year
Year
Year
Year
9
9
10
10
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
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DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING NEWS
Last Friday, 24th July, St Pius X hosted the CSDA FINALS for 2015.
Division
Team A
TEAM B
Affirmative
Result
Year 7
Marist College,
Eastwood
St Scholastica’s College,
Glebe
Schols
Schols
Year 8
Marist College,
Eastwood
St Patrick’s College
Strathfield
SPC
SPC
Year 9
St Ursula’s College,
Kingsgrove
St Patrick’s College,
Campbelltown
Ursula’s
Ursulas
Year 10
Bethlehem College,
Ashfield
Our Lady of Mercy
College, Parramatta
Bethlehem
Bethlehem
Catherine McAuley
College,
St Pius X College
McAuley
McAuley
Fairfield
OLMC
Year 11
Westmead
Senior
Our Lady of Mercy
College, Parramatta
Patrician Bros College,
Fairfield
Our Year 11a team of Ryan Attard, Josiah Lising and Keenan Smith lost their debate in a split (2 to 1) adjudication. A
narrow loss and the debate was very close and really could have gone to either team, but on this night, with this panel
of adjudicators the very clever girls from Catherine McAuley College, Westmead were the successful team.
Our debaters were so successful in their loss—they actually gave the opposition winning team the joy of a sincere and
heart felt congratulations and this is difficult to do a few seconds after an extremely disappointing result. I don’t know if
it is a St Pius thing but this elegance in the face of a painful loss shows that our students are always gracious and this is
sooo rare. They are certainly exceptional young men.
Mr Olson witnessed the debate on Friday night and had such praise for our students at assembly on Monday morning:
he said they were winners…and they are!
Mr Couani's reply on Friday night after I texted him of the loss was: "I'm so proud of the team. Congratulations. They are
our champions. My very warmest congrats on a great season. Mr C."
Whist the St Pius crew gathered in the foyer of the gym (the gym was full--we hosted around 400 people on Friday night)
the head of the CSDA told me to get our boys into the gym as they were about to be presented with an award. The
final and most prestigious award for the CSDA 2015 season is the Senior Aggregate Cup which acknowledges the
excellent results that our Year 11 and Year 12 debaters have achieved in 2015. St Pius X Senior debaters have had the
most wins of any senior teams in the competition this year and were presented with a huge trophy.
12a
Matthew Harris, Hans Lee, Tyler Jarvis (4 wins from 6 rounds and Tyler had never debated before!!)
12b
Lyndon Maher, Harry Vinter, Adam Melzer (unbeaten until the Quarterfinals)
11a
Ryan Attard, Josiah Lising and Keenan Smith (5 wins from 6 rounds and then won through to Finals)
11b
Billy Moran, Patrick Mckenzie, Zac Triantafilis (5 wins from 6 rounds; won through to Elimination Round)
These boys are AMAZING!! All praise to them!!!! Their determination, commitment to team work and exceptional
individual skills.
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Mr Couani's reply after I texted him re the Senior Aggregate Cup win was: "This is a massive achievement. They have
done so well and certainly the best of any teams in my time as Principal. Congrats once again. Mr C".
I have to beware of gushing about how wonderful our debaters are, Year 7 through to Year 12 ... but hey … am I right
or am I right!! They are champions!
MASSIVE THANKYOU TO ALL DEBATERS – YEAR 7 TO YEAR 12 AND THEIR COACHES FOR MAKING THE HOSTING OF THE FINALS
HAPPEN!!! Without the dedication of these terrific workers—they slogged it out from 5pm to 10.30pm: setting up chairs,
classrooms, moving walls, putting up signage around the school, greeting guests and directing cars, setting up the food
and cleaning the canteen area and then the massive clean-up and packing away that just seemed to go on and on.
Thank you to all debaters and their dedicated parents who are so supportive or us. Our Year 12 Debaters ran the setting
up of the classrooms and the gym. Without the organisation and leadership of this spectacular Year 12 group, under the
exceptional leadership of our Debate Captain, Matthew Harris. Without Matthew’s leadership and his dedicated Year 12
team mates we would not have been able to get through the 2015 season, let alone pull of such a successful CSDA Finals
event. Thank you to all debaters and their dedicated parents who have been so supportive of our efforts.
We plan to have a pizza “partai” in the Sarto Centre later in the term when we can thank and congratulate all of our
debaters for their amazing efforts this year.
SCHOOLS DEBATING NETWORK
Last Friday, 24th July, Ms Easton travelled to Abbotsleigh, Wahroonga and after a 1.40 hr bus trip up the Pacific Highway
they arrived for their debates. Unfortunately we gained no wins that night but we are hopeful for our SDN debate event
this Friday night, 31st July, when St Pius X is hosting Monte Sant Angelo, North Sydney.
Students have allocated teams for this Friday night in our regular Tuesday C2 morning tea meeting. They are allowed to
travel to Westfield on the bell at 3.15pm and are expected to be back at the College for training from 4-5pm. At 5pm
we will be setting up debate rooms and our guests should arrive after 5.30pm for our 6pm commencement.
Coin toss for Years 7 - 9 is 6pm SHARP with debates commencing at 7pm. Coin toss for Years 10 - 12 is 7pm SHARP and
debates commence at 8pm. Years 7 - 9 debate commencement is 7pm with a 7.30 - 8pm conclusion/pick-up and
Years 10 - 12 debate commencement time is 8pm with an 8.45 -9.00pm conclusion/pick-up. Thank you to parents for
their support.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
The NSW Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award Competition which is open to NSW government and non-government
secondary schools. The competition will be held at Asquith Girls’ High School, Stokes Avenue, Asquith on Monday, 3 rd
August, 2015, commencing at 9.30am and concluding at 1.30pm.
We will advertise the results for these students in next week’s Woodchatta.
Mrs M Waterson - Convenor
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WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISER
To purchase tickets, please go to the Trybooking website: www.trybooking.com/147327
or email [email protected]
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P&F TRIVIA NIGHT 2015
Trivia Night Committee
[email protected]
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To register your name and attendance please email [email protected]
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Bookings are essential and will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To book: email each
attendee’s name, postcode and email address to [email protected] or call 9911 3586.
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STARTING YOUR DAY WELL
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A review and goal setting sheet for students to help
them maximise their results
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JUNIOR SCHOOL - GRANDFATHER, FATHER AND SON SPORTING AFTERNOON
& SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Our annual sporting afternoon for dads, granddads and the boys is fast approaching. All fathers and
grandfathers are most welcome to attend as participants or spectators.
When: Thursday 3rd September
Where: Oxford Falls Playing Fields - Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls
Time: Sport from 11.45am-1.15pm
Lunch: BBQ and drinks will follow from 1.15pm
Every boy will be involved in sport even if their dad/granddad can’t be there. There will be two sessions
of sport: 11.45am – 12.30pm and 12.30pm - 1.15pm. Participants can either play 2 different sports or stay
on the one activity (except tennis where numbers may dictate one session only).
If any mums would like to help with the BBQ, please indicate below. If we have a few cooks then you
can take turns at being a spectator and having a good laugh (I mean cheer)!
For catering and logistics please return the Reply Slip by Friday 21st August to your son’s teacher.
Yours sincerely
Timothy Long
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FATHERS’ AND GRANDFATHERS’ SPORTS AFTERNOON
I / We will be attending the Fathers’ and Grandfathers’ Sporting Afternoon:
Father/Grandfather Names __________________________________________________________________
Son’s name ____________________________________________________
Class _______________
Sport (11.45am till 1.15pm): I / We are interested in (Choose 1 or 2 sports only):
Touch Football
Father 
Grandfather 
Oz-tag
Father 
Grandfather 
Basketball
Father 
Grandfather 
Tennis (limited space)
Father 
Grandfather 
Table Tennis
Father 
Grandfather 
Soccer
Father 
Grandfather 
AFL (numbers/space permitting)
Father 
Grandfather 
Ultimate Frisbee
Father 
Grandfather 
* MUMS: I would like to assist with the BBQ from 11.45am onwards:
Mum’s Name: _________________________________________
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FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
Some great results last week against Oakhill - keep up the effort as we approach the final 2 rounds.
Special mention to the 13D’s who recorded their first win last weekend - great work boys.
The weekly Results Round-up digital publication is back - earlier editions are still on the website for those
who missed them. Thanks to those parents who contributed so far; we’ve had a great response please keep it up.
This week’s ‘in focus’ teams are 14A & 15B & 16B - so if you have a boy in one of these teams we really
want you to take some action shots this weekend.
We always welcome photos from any other match as well!
Send your photos to
[email protected] - save this to your phone and upload those photos as soon as you take
then. We need the photos in by Sunday afternoon.
 SPECIAL REQUEST
We need full team photos now in preparation for the ‘Year in Review’ magazine. We want a photo from
all Senior and Junior teams.
Please organise a quick photo before or after the game and send it to [email protected]
The full senior calendar of matches is on our webpages as well - there are no times as they are only
confirmed week to week.
We wish all our teams good luck this weekend -- GO PIUS!!
See our webpages for News, Calendars, Photos and Draws:
www.pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au/sports/football/football-news
Rodger Paino
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RUGBY CLUB NEWS
GAMES THIS SATURDAY, 1st August: ISA Round #6 v St Augustine’s - HOME
As SPX has drawn the BYE for round #7, this will be the last match for the season (for the majority of
teams). Please encourage your son to support the 13A’s & 16A’s, who will both be battling it out
with Augie’s for the ISA Premiership.
Best of luck to all teams!
LAST WEEKEND - SPX v St STANISLAUS, BATHURST
The weather smiled upon us, and though cool it was a cracking sunny day for rugby and the
supporters in Bathurst. Congratulations to the winning teams, and indeed all the players who fought
hard against tough opposition and displayed admirable sportsmanship across the matches
following the very early morning start. On the annual trip across the mountains, we had great
feedback from the boys and parents who enjoyed a bonding & social evening on the Friday night
in Blackheath, and look forward to next year in Orange.
REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY – Sydney Junior Rugby Union (Club/District Rugby)
Best of luck to Dominic Easy (Yr10) competing in the U15 Sydney Rep team versus NSW Country on
Sunday. Kick-off is 11:10 at TG Milner, with the state selectors casting their eye over the players for
NSW selection.
WIN DIAMOND TICKETS TO THE SOLD OUT BLEDISLOE CUP!
With a maximum of only 250 raffle tickets sold, what a great chance to attend this annual epic
battle whilst supporting our students in their fundraising efforts to attend 2016 World Youth Day in
Europe. Further details in the ‘Rock n Roll n Rugby’ flyer (earlier in Woodchatta Extras).
Please do consider supporting our SPX students in this very
worthwhile cause and give yourself and a friend the opportunity
of an amazing Rugby experience in style and luxury.
To purchase tickets in ‘Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Rugby’ simply go straight to this trybooking site:
www.trybooking.com/147327
KEY DATES IN 2015 FOR SPX RUGBY SUPPORTERS
Please note the following dates in your diaries – more details will be communicated closer to the
dates:
 Saturday 1st August – ISA Round 6 vs St Augustine’s (HOME) – FINAL MATCH.
 Saturday 1st August – ISA Round 7 vs BYE.
 Saturday 15th August - P&F Trivia Night.
 Tuesday 18th August – Rugby Presentation Night.
For more information on everything SPX rugby, please refer to the Rugby Club website:
http://pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au/sports/rugby-club
David Bullard - SPX Rugby Club – 0491 119 113
[email protected]
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GENERAL NOTICES
FREE STUDENT EXCHANGE INFORMATION
EVENING IN SYDNEY
Hear from returned students, find out more about
discounts and scholarships available and ask questions.
Wednesday, 12th August - 7.30pm
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney,
Cnr Kent & Bathurst Streets
Visit www.studentexchange.org.au
or call 1300 135 331 for more information
COLLEGE  35 Anderson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 P(02) 9411 4733 F(02) 9413 1860
TREACY COMPLEX  Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls NSW 2100 P(02) 9451 7375
E [email protected] www.spx.nsw.edu.au
ABN 50 451 308 630
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