Issue No 19 17 June 2015

From the Principal PRAYER: 1Corinthians 12: 4-6

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.

There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are

different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the

same God at work.

Let us pray: God of all, we thank you for the power of your presence and for this opportunity

to come together to celebrate our common work for our community. We give

thanks for the many gifts represented among us and for the many diverse gifts

that contribute towards the building of the kingdom of God.

Pour out your spirit upon us. Confirm and strengthen our vision. Be the hope that

sustains and strengthens us. For all these things we pray.

Blessed Edmund Rice – Pray for us

St Pius X – Pray for us

Live Jesus in Our Hearts - Forever

I’M WITH CUPID!

This year’s Drama production I’m With Cupid! was an outstanding and hilarious adaptation of

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Mr Joshua Combes wrote and directed this production

which included students from Mercy College, as well as students and staff from St Pius X College.

Each performance was received with great delight from audiences, over three consecutive

evenings. The entire Performing Arts Department was involved, as well as many staff from other

faculties.

Special note of appreciation to Ms Sarah Sumner, Mr

Mark Anderson, Mrs Natalie Rawle, Mrs Pip Waters, Mr

Peter Clark, Ms Donna Janes, Mrs Meredith Leedham

and Ms Tracey Bates (Producer).

The College Performing Arts Parents Association (PAPA)

also assisted, serving refreshments during intermission. The

Performing Arts at the College grows from strength to

strength and we are fortunate to have such dedicated

and generous staff to lead the students.

More photos from the production can be found in Woodchatta Extras.

TOMORROW, THURSDAY 18 JUNE, IS THE LAST DAY OF TERM 2 FOR STUDENTS

STUDENTS RETURN FOR THE START OF TERM 3 ON TUESDAY 14 JULY

IN THIS ISSUE

‘Empowering Young

Minds’ Forum

College Surveys

Principal’s Professional

Leave

Staff Changes

Senior Athletics

Carnival

Term Dates 2016

Years 5-10 Reports

Safety & Wellbeing in

the College

Refugee Week

Social Justice

Your P&F in Action!

Information from the

Head of Student

Services

MindMatters for

Families

Year 12 Geography

Excursion

Performing Arts News

Performing Arts and

Other Group Photos

ICT Helpdesk Holiday

Opening Hours

Debating, Chess &

Junior School News

DIARY DATES

Week 1 Term 3

Monday 13/7

Years 5-10 Parent /

Teacher / Student

Meetings

Old Boys Association

Meeting

Tuesday 14/7

Students Return

Friday 17/7 Debating Semi Finals

EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS FORUM – PREMIER BAIRD VISITS SPX With St Pius X College hosting the Empowering Young Minds Forum at Oxford Falls last

Friday 12th June, the work of College Counsellor Mr Russo and Mindmatters Team

members Ms Joe McCarthy, Ms Rachel Mowle and Ms Alexandra Foord was evident

through our Year 12, 11 and 10 Core Student Mindmatters Empowerment Teams.

A range of Mental Health advocates, including Mr John Brogden and Premier Mike Baird,

addressed the audience of 240 Northern Sydney students who then developed action

plans for enhancing the mental health of their respective school communities.

The quality of our Oxford Falls campus was almost as widely acclaimed as our student

well-being programs and a source of great pride for the College, while acknowledging

that there are always higher aspirations to strive for.

Year 12 Team: Tyler Jarvis, Oliver Szabo, Elias Ghannoum, Hayden Tutill,

Thomas Coyne and Liam Carroll.

Year 11 Team: Christian Whale, Stewart Ross, Mitchell Tutill, Liam

Houlihan, Jacques Fletcher-Cauchi, Matthew Kennedy, Jordan Smith,

Ned McDermott Healey, Joseph Keblis and Hugh Roberts.

Year 10 Team; Ryan Attard, Matthew Staal, Thomas Gazey, Brandon

Jubian, Rory Beattie, Matthew Fox, Dermot Beattie, Jacob Crisafulli,

Joseph Unwin, Daniel Warren, Joshua Thompson, Brodie Jones and

Matthew Hall.

COLLEGE SURVEYS

These surveys closed on 5 June with the following response rates: 47.9% students, 47.5% parents and 84.1% staff. The reports

have been received and the Strategic Planning Committee has carriage for their analysis.

The results are very positive and I thank all those who completed the survey. The summary tables for parents, students and

staff are below:

PARENTS STUDENTS STAFF

The overall satisfaction rate is as follows:

2015 2014 2013 2012

Students 4.07 3.95 4.04 3.85

Parents 4.12 4.10 4.06 4.00

Staff 4.00 3.94 4.02 3.99

PRINCIPAL’S PROFESSIONAL LEAVE 6 July – 21 August

The focus of this Professional Leave is improving the educational outcomes for students with a particular focus on

enhancing teaching and learning and building a learning culture in schools.

This is consistent with the recommendations in my Review at the end of 2014 which stated:

“It is recommended that John seriously consider taking some professional development/renewal leave in the near future

to energise his vision of St Pius X College as a contemporary learning community of excellence for boys’ education.”

To this end, I am firstly staying with the Christian Brothers in Geneva as part of Edmund Rice International and visiting the

United Nations for a week. The second leg is to attend the 19th European Conference on Literacy held at the University of

Klagenfurt in Austria. The last leg is to attend the International Principals’ Conference in Helsinki. The focus is on leading

learning.

I am appreciative and grateful to EREA and the College Board for their support of this leave.

Mr Jim Olson will be the Acting Principal, Mr Mark Casey will be the Acting Deputy Principal and Mr Steve Hopley will be

the Acting AP Mission and Identity during my period of leave.

STAFF CHANGES TERM 3

As outlined in previous Principal’s Board reports, following the resignation of Mr Shane Byrne (Computing Studies teacher

taking appointment in Shanghai) and Ms Sharon Blanchard (Learning Support Coordinator resigned for health reasons),

we have appointed a Learning Support Coordinator – Ms Joanne Raheb-Mol from ACARA, and a Computing Studies

teacher – Mr Joseph Lai, from Freeman Catholic College, Bonnyrigg.

SENIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - TREACY WINS IN THE WET!

Congratulations to Declan Ward, Treacy House Captain, on the Titans’ victory at Homebush

Athletics Centre yesterday. Special thanks to Mr Stearn, and well done and congratulations to

all students and staff on a great carnival, even given the wet conditions.

Please see Woodchatta Extras for a selection of photos taken on the day.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN TERM 3

Monday 13 July Years 5 to 10 Parent/Teacher/Student Meetings

Tuesday 14 July Students return for the start of Term 3

Monday 27 July Trial HSC Begins

TERM DATES FOR 2016

The term dates for 2016 have been uploaded onto the College Website. They can also be found in this week’s

Woodchatta Extras.

Mr John Couani

From the Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning YEARS 5 TO 10 REPORTS will be available on the Parent Portal on Friday afternoon and will be sent in the mail early next

week.

Mr A Damo

From the Business Manager SAFETY & WELL BEING

In the interests of further strengthening risk management at the College we will, during the upcoming term break, be

undertaking two projects to ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of students, staff and all visitors to the Chatswood

campus.

Trees – Certain trees in the College’s Anderson Street frontage, as well as the Sarto Centre, will be removed during the term

break. Others will be pruned. These works are being carried out with the approval of the Council and performed by a

qualified arborist, as part of an active and ongoing management plan for the trees at Chatswood and Oxford Falls. We

look forward to unveiling a new landscaped garden in the Anderson Street frontage later in the year.

CCTV –Also during the break we will be establishing a CCTV system to monitor the perimeter of the College. Whilst the system

is not being established in response to any particular incident, we see it as a cost effective and proportional response to

minimising some of the College campus security risks. The system will not provide coverage in any corridors, classrooms or

other enclosed spaces. The focus of the system will be to monitor 24/7 the entry and exits from the Chatswood campus and

in so doing, address matters of theft, vandalism and personal safety for all in our community.

Mr A Ballesty

From the Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity This week, the 14th to 20th June, is Refugee Week. Over this week we are asked to remember the plight of these people as

they struggle to re-establish themselves in foreign countries. The difficulties that refugees are confronted with around the

world certainly make us appreciate how fortunate we are in our land. The theme for Refugee Week comes from our National

Anthem, “With courage let us all combine”. May we keep them in our prayers:

A Prayer for Refugees

Almighty and merciful God, whose Son became a refugee

and had no place to call his own;

look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger,

homeless and hungry.

Bless those who work to bring them relief; inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts; and guide

the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our last visit for the Term to Willowood Nursing Home saw an enthusiastic group of our Year 11 students - Dominic Gordon,

Daniel Byrne, Josiah Lising, Aiden Mann, Luca Blasonato, Zac Ritchie, Matthias Anstice, Ash Seeto, Daniel Yazdi, Andrew

Xeni, Johann de Silva, Harry Heaney, Ned McDermott Healey, Finn Hutchinson, Declan Warn, Keenan Smith and John

Davie - accompanied by Ms Maxine Hunt and Ms Meredith Leedham, provide a mix of entertainment and good banter

with the residents. It is a very special to see our young men relate so well with the residents of Willowood. We look forward

to our next visits in Term 3 as well as the continual service at the Matthew Talbot Hostel on Wednesday evenings.

Mr M Casey

From the Social Justice Coordinator Social Justice is about people who suffer injustice and disadvantage and we help to alleviate their

suffering through our commitment to be in relationships with them.

In 1802 Blessed Edmund Rice established his first school to teach poor boys of Waterford, Ireland. Their

poverty and that of their families was intense. He saw that education would empower these boys to

change their circumstances while respecting the dignity given to them by God. The result was to

make an enormous change in the society of Waterford and, through the Christian Brothers, Ireland

and other parts of the world Blessed Edmund recognised a need and, with God's grace, acted upon

it.

We, as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, are also called to action. In the spirit of Edmund Rice we are called

to give generously to those around us who are in need. This is a fundamental characteristic of being Christian. The Edmund

Rice Society (ERS) has been gathering in numbers and discussing social issues. Students of all years are encouraged to come

and get involved in Social Justice issues. Weekly ERS meetings are held on Thursday lunchtime in LC2 in Week 1, and

Wednesday lunchtime in LC2 in Week 2.

On Wednesday Max Magee, Varto Zaitounian and Ruben Ghannoum, along with Mr Casey and Mr Blake, went to Matthew

Talbot Mens Hostel to serve their evening meal. A rewarding and enjoyable afternoon was had by all in serving dinner to

approximately 50 men, followed by the return trip in one of the College buses. Mr D Blake

Your P&F In Action!

YEAR 12 PARENTS GATHERING - Sunday 21 June

Come an join us for a relaxing drink on Sunday 21 June at the lovely Cook's Garden Cafe in Bobbin Head Road. This is our

last catch up before Year End events, so we'd love to have as many of us together as possible.

All the details are right here

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holiday ideas. Please support your P&F and our boys - 20% of your Membership fee contributes to SPX P&F fundraising.

Order your Entertainment Books via this link HERE. Please contact Clare at clarehb@bigpond.com if you have any

questions. Check out some of the savings HERE

Steve Johnson - SPX P&F Secretary / Communications

Invitation

From the Head of Student Services POSITIVE SCHOOL’S CONFERENCE

Congratulations to the following students: Liam Carroll, Tyler Jarvis and Hayden Tutill from Year 12 and Mitchell Tutill, Stewart

Ross and Jordan Smith from Year 11, who represented the College by presenting our MindMatters program to The Positive

Schools Conference last Thursday at the SMC Conference Centre, Sydney. The Conference was attended by Mr Stollery

and Mr Ticli and also featured presentations by Dr Michael Carr-Greg, Dr Toni Noble and Tony Jones, among a host of Health

and Wellbeing advocates from Australia and abroad.

ROTARY RUPEN YOUTH LEADERS FORUM

In a busy week for our Stage 5 and 6 students, Year 10 student Daniel Butler represented the College at The Rotary RUPEN

Youth Leaders forum at Springwood in the Blue Mountains last Friday to Sunday. By all accounts Daniel was both inspired

and contributed positively to the event. He continues a community partnership with Rotary which has featured many of

our students attending not only RUPEN but also National and International Youth Science Forums in recent years. Well

done Daniel.

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 August 5th. Please register your interest in attending

this event at admin@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

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

MindMatters for Families FOR PARENTS OF YEARS 7 & 8

“Tools for Success”: A Parent/Student Study Skills Evening will be held at the College on Monday 3 August from 6.30 to

8.00pm. Please see the flyer in Woodchatta Extras for full details.

PARENTING EDUCATION FOR MUMS, DADS & CARERS

Please see the flyer in Woodchatta Extras for more information.

Mr R Russo – College Counsellor

Year 12 Geography This week our Year 12 Geographers visited the Audrey Wilkinson and Tyrells Wineries, located

in the Hunter Valley, to observe the changing trends in

Viticulture and Wine Production at a local level.

An informative and enjoyable day was had by all.

Mr M Pawlak – Senior Geography Teacher

Performing Arts and Other Group Photos ORDER FORMS are due back to the College in the Silver Box by Thursday 18th June. Order Forms can be collected from

the Student Office. All orders must be in by Thursday as they are being taken to Melba Studios that afternoon.

Ms L Proc – General Coordinator

Performing Arts News I’M WITH CUPID!

Last week saw the culmination of many months of hard work with “I’m With Cupid!” being staged in the Sarto Centre to full

houses over three successive evenings. There were numerous memorable moments and many outstanding performances

from a cast which consisted of students from St Pius College and Mercy College, as well as staff from St Pius.

Congratulations to Mr Joshua Combes who wrote and directed the production, as well Ms Natalie Rawle who was the

Musical Director. Particular thanks to Ms Sarah Sumner (Assistant Director) and Mr Mark Anderson, who also generously gave

of their time to be part of the cast. A selection of photos from the production can be found in Woodchatta Extras.

STUDIO CONCERT

Thank you to Mr Chris Richardson and his Voice students for providing a delightful afternoon of beautiful singing on Monday.

FAREWELL MR CLARK

It is with sadness that the Performing Arts Department farewells Mr Peter Clark at the end of this term. In his time at the

College, Mr Clark has taught guitar and bass guitar and more recently, he has tutored students in all aspects of Music

Production and Digital Music. In his role as College Audio Technician, Mr Clark has been vital in ensuring that all audio

requirements at both the Chatswood and Oxford Falls campuses have been ready to cater for a variety of events, from

Twilight Concerts to Reflection Days. We wish Peter, Lou, Genevieve, Mabel and Euan well in their move to Adelaide.

DISCONTINUATION OF LESSONS

Parents are reminded that three weeks TERM NOTICE must be given if a student is ceasing instrumental lessons.

Consequently, if your son decides during the holidays that he no longer wishes to undertake voice, instrumental or theory

tuition then an invoice will be sent for lessons in the first three weeks of Term 3.

HOLIDAY PRACTICE

Students are reminded to take their instruments home during the holidays so that practice can continue. As these holidays

are somewhat longer, it is also a good time to take care of any repairs that need attending to.

MEET THE MUSIC

Students of Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 Elective Music will be attending the third concert in this series on Wednesday 22nd July

(Week 2 next term), 6.30pm at the Opera House. There are extra tickets available for the concert at a price of $26.00. If

interested, please contact TBates@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Ms T Bates – Performing Arts Coordinator

ICT Helpdesk opening hours during the holidays The ICT helpdesk will be open for 2 hours during each week of the coming holidays to accommodate any urgent issues in

relation to your PLD. Please enter the College grounds via Kirk St and the ICT Helpdesk via the junior corridor beside Book

Hire.

OPENING HOURS:

Thursday 25 June from 10.00am to 12.00pm

Thursday 2 July from 10.00am to 12.00pm

Thursday 9 July from 10.00am to 12.00pm

Ms A Garry – ICT Manager

Careers News UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS

Please see Woodchatta Extras for a flyer giving details of university open days.

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

Debating & Public Speaking At last Friday’s assembly the two Year 11 teams were presented to the school

assembly by Matthew Harris, the 2015 Debating Captain. Both teams had lost

just one of their debates in the 2015 season and were participating in the CSDA

Elimination Round that night at Domremy College, Five Dock.

The 11a team - Ryan Atttard, Josiah Lising and Keenan Smith - debated St

Scholasticas College, Glebe Point and the 11b team - Billy Moran, Zac Triantafilis

and Patrick McKenzie - debated Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich. On the night

the 11a’s were successful against St Scholasticas but the 11b’s were not able to

gain a win against Marist Sisters’ Woolwich.

Both teams had a panel of three adjudicators: one senior adjudicator (the Chair) and two less experienced

adjudicators. The 11b’s can be comforted that their panel was split with the Chair of their panel choosing St

Pius; this means that the debate was very, very close. The 11b’s need to hold their heads high knowing that

they produced an amazing debate last Friday. The Year 11’s deserve to be congratulated for having achieved

so much in a very rigorous and challenging competition.

This week the Yr 11a’s will travel to Marist College North Sydney to compete

against Santa Sabina College.

The Year 12b team have gone one step further than the Year 11’s five wins from

six rounds and have remained undefeated throughout this season. This is an

exceptional achievement and we need to congratulate these spectacular

debaters: Lyndon Maher, Adam Melzer and Harry Vinter. To remain

undefeated throughout the season is a testament to their ability to plan

effectively, to think on their feet and to work as a team. Lyndon, Adam and Harry have moved straight to the

Quarterfinals to be held this Friday 19th June at Marist College North Sydney to compete against Fairfield. Our

thoughts and best wishes are with both senior teams competing this Friday night.

As a summing up for the 2015 season it is vital that the whole school

acknowledged the efforts of the 12a debating team. These boys lost Jakob

McDermott at the beginning of 2015 when he moved to another school. This

was so sad as Jake, Matthew and Hans were an extremely entertaining and

successful debating team. This year Tyler Jarvis put his hand up to join Matthew

and Hans, and even though Tyler has never debated, this group of three gained

4 wins from 6 rounds….an amazing achievement! We can certainly be

extremely proud of all of our debaters and especially our Seniors who have

achieved so much in this 2015 CSDA season.

Ms M Waterson

Chess The last round of chess was played on Friday 12th June. There is NO chess this week. Should any team be successful in

qualifying for the semi-final rounds they will be notified early next term. It would be advisable to access the NSWJCL website

during the holidays, after last round results have been updated.

Ms D Ramsay - Coordinator

Homework Help ***Please note that Homework Help has finished for Term 2 and will begin again in Term 3.

Junior School News DANCE FINALE and ACADEMIC AWARDS

The culmination of our dance program is tomorrow at Oxford Falls. The presentations begin at 12.40 pm in the

Christian Brothers’ Gym. At the conclusion of the dance finale we will present the Term 1 Academic Awards -

the ‘Fides.’ The nickname comes from our School Motto: ‘Fide et labore.’ The ceremony will be followed by

afternoon tea in the Curtin room. As we have just completed our reports and finalised our academic awards,

we will present the boys in front of an audience tomorrow. This will occur at the conclusion of the dance finale.

(Approx 1.15 to 1.30pm start.) Emails have been sent to inform you if your son is receiving an Academic award.

REPORTS AND INTERVIEWS

Your son’s report will be mailed to you by the conclusion of this term. Interviews will be held from 8 am to 6 pm

on Monday 13 July, prior to the start of Term 3 on Tuesday 14 July. The booking portal is open and I have asked

parents to book their son’s classroom teacher, and wait until the holidays before you book specialist teachers

such as your son’s Mathematics and Literacy teachers. The exceptions to this request are Mrs Spanyik, Mrs

Withford and myself who don’t have a home room. The interviews will be held in the teacher’s classrooms, with

Mrs Spanyik in the Learning Enrichment room at the end of the Junior School corridor, opposite 5 Red. I will be

in my office and Mrs Withford will be in the library. The senior school interviews are in the College gymnasium.

DADS and GRANDFATHERS: DATE TO KEEP FREE

On the 3rd of September from 11.45 till 1.15 we have a Junior School Grandfather, Father and Son Sporting

Afternoon at Oxford Falls. At approximately 1.00pm we will be having a Sausage Sizzle. If any mums are free

to assist with the sausage sizzle then please keep the date free. We usually have enough mums to have two

shifts, which means you can have some time to support your athletes! It is great fun and a good bonding

opportunity so start stretching gents!

HOLIDAYS

Please be safe on the roads during the holiday period. Remember you have precious cargo - yourselves and

your families. Take care! Mr T Long – Head of Junior School

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/dsp-

default.cfm?loadref=83 or by phoning the shop on 9414 4339 or by sending an email to uniformshop@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

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/dsp-

default.cfm?loadref=83

Mrs D Muirhead – Coordinator

Canteen Roster

Term 3

14/7 – 17/7

Tues C Parker, P Thornton, J Hearne, D Harris, J Ansted, L

Johnston, A Stewart

Wed B Hodgson, J Clarke, T Zalidas

Thurs M Sheehan, S Murphy, C Ross, K McElvogue

Fri J Arena, J Wilkins, K Fusca, S Tobin, R Onslow, L Rainbird

20/7 – 24/7

Mon S Twohill, J Watts, T Gaughan, E Leach, E Lee, A Clarke

Tues R Harmata, C Taylor, T Andrews, J Symington-Good, M

A Petitto

Wed K Whale, F Roberts, S Thomson

Thurs M Di Salvatore, K Vaccher, A Burton

Fri F Hewitt, J Ryan, L Shih, M Ribas, M Morten, E Griffin,

A Fallon

Senior School Sport ATHLETICS CARNIVAL “Rainy days and Tuesdays usually get me down” … however Tuesday’s Senior Athletics

Carnival was an exception. The way in which our boys, along with the College staff,

rallied in adverse weather conditions was a testament to the spirit of the College. In the

end there could only be one winner and congratulations must go to Treacy House, our

2015 Senior Athletics House Champions!

SARTO GYM – GENERAL OPENING TIMES DURING THE HOLIDAYS (For all boys)

Monday 22nd ,Wednesday 24th , Friday 26th , Monday 29th June Wednesday 1st weights 9am & Friday 3rd at

4:30pm Sarto. Please notice the new time of 4:30pm on the Friday only.

FIELD SESSIONS

(for the Queensland Rugby Tour Squad plus any other Opens wishing to attend)

Saturday 27th June & Saturday 4th July

9am Oxford Falls for Gold Coast touring squad.

FOOTBALL Dear Parents and Players, last weekend was a very successful weekend for St Pius Football, playing away to St Pat’s. We

had more wins than losses, certainly a rare occurrence. Player of the week goes to James Habib of the 16As for his constant

effort, highlighted by his efforts as a striker, to run back in defence of a crucial corner, clear the ball to the other end of the

field and then set chase and beat all other players there. In the same line of thinking, the team of the week goes to the

mighty 13Ds. The results don’t always go their way; however their dedication and commitment to the team, week in week

out, is unquestionable. Well done to all.

Our season now has a break until the 18th of July. Training will commence first week back for all teams. As we go on the

break, we wish the 1st XI success in the quarter finals of the NSWCIS cup this afternoon and we also wish them luck in

defending their QLD title in the last week of the holidays.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor.

Treacy 1311

Baron 1126

Purton 969

Rice 879

Results Saturday 13 June

Team Score Best & Fairest – 3,2,1

1st XI 2-1 M Whalley; C Kastropil; J Kellendonk

2nd XI 1-0 B Ceravolo; M Higham; M Robertson

3rd XI 0-6 D Guerinoni; R Yin; L Rayner

4th XI 1-1 M Anstice; T Graziotto; N Padovan

16A 2-0 J Habib; H Knox; J Morabito

16B 0-0 Team

15A 2-2 D Luksich; A Bain; N Mellino

15B 2-1 N Parker; L Papangelis; F Paino

14A 0-2 A Bacic; T Wilson; R Ryan

14B 1-1 C Lorking/A Marx; R Koziol/J Karabulut; Team

14C 1-4 J Bleasdale; A Barsic; S Pellegrino

13A 0-2 M Hogan; J Cetinich; J Garrett

13B 1-0 A Hawthorne; J Shelton; E Joseph

13C 3-2 A Clelland; B Casey; H Wallace

13D 1-5 L McManus; N Parton; J Jennings

RUGBY

ST PIUS X SENIOR RUGBY DRAW – SATURDAY 18TH JULY

Rugby will recommence the first weekend after the school holidays with all teams playing at Oxford Falls on Saturday 18th

of July. St Pius X will host several schools on the day and welcome Kinross, The Scots School and Waverley. All St Pius X sides

will play on either Chaplin 1 or 2, with the only exception being the 15As and Bs who will play on Watkins Oval.

*St Pius not involved in 3rd XV fixture.

I ask parents to begin thinking about the upcoming away trip to St Stanislaus in Bathurst on Saturday 25th of July. Students

will be asked add their names to the sign-up sheet during Week 1 of Term 3 if they wish to travel by bus. The bus will depart

Chatswood early morning and return from Bathurst at the conclusion of the 1st XV match. Numbers will be finalised on Friday

17th of July.

I would like to wish all players a happy and safe holiday. With a long break between matches please try to get together

and do some of your own training. It is important that the skills and fitness you have been working so hard on during the

season are not lost during this time off.

Finally, best of luck to our Queensland tourists who will represent the college in the Gold Coast Rugby Carnival during the

break.

Please see the Rugby Club News section in Woodchatta Extras for further important SPX Rugby information, including the U13 Rugby Report.

Mr J Lynch - Convenor

A B C D CLEAN SWEEP!

It is not often we get a clean sweep of wins in one of our age groups, especially when 4 teams are involved. Our 13s are

showing not only a high level of playing ability but a style that is exciting to watch and converts into points on the scoreboard

- the13As winning by over 40 and the Ds by over 50. When you add heaps of enthusiasm, you are definitely on a winner!

The Bs winning 24 – 17 and the Cs 17-12.

The16As continued on their winning way in a game limited in time due to an injury to a St Pats player. Tries by Bento, Easy

and Roberts ensured a comfortable win. It is also worth mentioning that you have to remain focused and flexible in

movement when there is a long delay for injury.

Elsewhere games we lost by less than a score could be put down to poor starts. Although we fought back well it serves as

a reminder that Away fixtures maybe need a little more preparation than Home fixtures.

Special mention to some of our 14A players who played a half with the 14Bs to ensure they had a game, but it took a little

bit out of them when they played for the As, losing by 2! Rayner and Hall going well.

The 16Bs also fell just short despite tries by Ellis, Greenland and Shipley. This is a very competitive squad with a really positive

attitude. The 15As and Bs both had periods of ascendancy close to the opposition line but failed to convert, with Harry

Marchant scoring one of his “trademark” electric tries down the touchline!

SATURDAY 18TH JULY (Week 1, Term 3) Results Saturday 13 June

Team Time Opposition Venue Score Best & Fairest – 3,2,1

1st 3.15 Kinross Chaplin No. 1 19-68 K Eden; M Magee; N McDermott Healey

2nd 2.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 1 12-15 H O’Brien; M Clarke; Z Ritchie

3rd * 1.00 Kinross vs Scots Watkins

16A 1.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 1 19-10 R Bento; D Easy; L May/R Price/H Roberts

16B 12.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 1 15-17 J Coy; C Snell; C Haldane

16C 11.00 Scots Chaplin No. 1 BYE

15A 12.00 Kinross Watkins 7-13 A Brislan; T Findlay; M Smith

15B 11.00 Kinross Watkins 5-29 J Bennetts; D Gyzen; A Cantali

14A 3.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 2 19-17 D Hall; N McLachlan; R Kirwan/L Kee

14B 2.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 2 46-10 K Simpson; P Cass; J Quillan

13A 1.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 2 46-10 B Mendel; S Dingley; K Lenehan/T St John

13B 12.00 Kinross Chaplin No. 2 24-19 J Tobin; L Greenland; L Sheehan/T McCallum

13C 11.00 Scots Chaplin No. 2 17-5 R Pratt; J Healey; K O’Brien

13D 10.00 Waverley Chaplin No. 2 50+ - 0 J Hyde; H Clayton; B Sutton

Seconds lost on the bell to an offside penalty and with a penalty count of 13 – 1 against have given some food for thought.

Cane Eden made his starting debut for the firsts and it couldn’t have gone much better as he scored in the opening minutes.

Ned McDermott Healey’s try further emphasised our attacking potential but missed tackles, especially lower body ones,

proved costly as the game ‘ran’ away from them. The Firsts’ squad now has three weeks to prepare for the annual trip to

the Gold Coast Rugby Tournament at Runaway Bay. We wish them well in what is always a competitive and enjoyable

competition.

For everyone else, enjoy the break and find time to maintain your fitness as we have three tough games remaining when

you return.

Mike Penistone – Rugby Development Officer

FURTHER UPDATES BELOW ON REP SELECTIONS FOR 3 SPX PLAYERS OUT OF THE NSWJRU STATE CHAMPS WEEKEND

MNZ - U15 - Dominic Easy & MNZ Barbarians - U15 - Jacques O'Hearn

Regionals: The three zone teams, the Barbarians and two country teams will hold a round robin tournament, where the

players will be showcased in front of the Sydney selectors. Following this tournament the selectors will pick a 23 man Sydney

Team.

Sydney vs Country: The Sydney team will contest the annual Sydney vs Country at TG Milner on August 2nd. At this game

the selectors will choose a NSW team.

NSWJRU Representative Team: The NSW U15 team will play at the NSW U16 Invitational against teams from Sydney, NSW

Country and NSW Schools. Plus possibly ACT and Victoria.

MNZ - U16 - Clay Henry

Regionals: The three zone teams, the Barbarians and two country teams will hold a round robin tournament, where the

players will be showcased in front of the Sydney selectors. Following this tournament the selectors will pick a 23 man Sydney

Team.

Sydney vs Country: The Sydney team will contest the annual Sydney vs Country at TG Milner on August 2nd. At this game

the selectors will choose a NSW team. There will also be another game on this day against a touring U16 side from Leeds

Grammar (UK).

NSW Invitational: The Sydney U16 team will play at the NSW U16 Invitational against Metropolitan Northern Zone.

ISA TENNIS

Round 6 Results

Div 1 vs REDL, Lost 6 to 2

Div 2 vs OAK, Lost 6 to 1

Div 3 vs OAK, Lost 4(37) to 4(35)

Div 4 vs OAK, Won 4(34) to 4(33)

Div 5 vs OAK, Won 6 to 2

Div 6 vs OAK, Won 8 to 0

Div 7 vs OAK, Won 5 to 3

Div 8 vs OAK, Won 5 to 3

Div 9 – OAK, Won 8 to 0

Div 10 vs OAK, Won 8 to 0

Round 6 saw some impressive gameplay and some notable wins. Divisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 all had success on the

courts. Special mention to Divisions 6 and 10 who won every set in their matches. A huge congratulations to our Division 9

team who are continuing their winning streak and remain convincingly undefeated so far this season - Jamie Alexander,

Alessandro Muranty, David Ko, Bertie Johnston and Zachary Bull. Although Divisions 1, 2 and 3 came away without wins this

Round, they played hard and it was pleasing to see their sportsmanship on the courts.

We now have a very well-deserved break until we recommence the season next term with Round 7 on 18th July (Week 1 of

Term 3). Training will also start again in Week 1. Please see the draw below.

Ms A O’Brien - Convenor

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. Our dance program concludes with our performance for parents and friends. Please join

us from 12.40pm for the performance, followed by afternoon tea in the Curtin Room. Please ensure boys are wearing their

House colour shirt. There is no winter sport training for Football, Rugby and Tennis.

Rugby:

Football:

Mr G Virgona – Junior School Sportsmaster

Tennis

It was a crisp morning for the finals and playoffs of the term. I was St Pius X teams 1-3 playing Knox teams

1-3. It was a tight competition between the teams with many long rallies and strategic moves in both the

doubles and singles matches. St Pius X Team 2 won the final by one set with a victory in tie break of 11/9.

St Pius x Team 3 went down to Knox in the singles matches. St Pius X Team 1 came runners up and

displayed excellent sportsman ship with some intense rallies.

Well done to all the boys on the commitment to the season and playing with their team mates. We look

forward to the next competition in Term 3.

Mrs B Spanyik – Convenor

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 admin@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au www.spx.nsw.edu.au ABN 50 451 308 630

Team Last Week Saturday 18th July (Week 1, Term 3)

Score Best and Fairest (3,2,1) Opponent Venue Time

Prep 1st XV 14 - 28 B Kafer, A Eden/B Ferguson, A Johnson/

A Hart Kings Oxford Falls Chaplin 1 8.45am

Prep 2nd XV 26 – 20 T Prior, C Bath, L Chang 8.00am

11A 40 – 7 W Stanley/G. Patterson/F Houlihan,

W Staber/L Fenton, Rest of Team

Mosman

Prep

Balmoral East Oval – The

Esplanade, Mosman

(Southern end)

9.30am

11B 33 – 25 J Speter, E Griffin/H Coveney, C Eagleton/

N Byrne/S Ferguson/H Croll BYE

Team Last Week Saturday 18th July (Week 1, Term 3)

Score Best and Fairest (3,2,1) Opponent Venue Time

Prep 1st XI 0-1 V. Lahoud, B. Giles, C. Bendall

Trinity

Strathfield

Bressington Park #2-

Underwood Rd, Homebush

9.45am

Prep 2nd XI 0-2 M. Harmata, M. Kachel, L. Petitto 9.00am

Prep 3rd X1 0-5 G. Bullock, M. Chan, A. Ramsbottom 8.15am

Prep 4th XI 1-1 T. Cooper, A. Oey, R. Kerlin 7.30am

11A 1-4 L. Bonaccorso, O. Martin, S. Battley

Grammar

St Ives Oxford Falls Walsh

11.00am

11B 0-3 K. Du Moulin, M. Leo, L. Burton 10.15am

11C 0-1 C. Beraducci, J. Illes, F. Clayton 9.30am

11 Blue 3-2 Z. Low, A. Fernando, S. Gomez 8.45am

11 Gold 2-2 Whole team Waverley Oxford Falls Walsh 8.00am

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WOODCHATTA EXTRAS Issue No 19 17 June 2015

The following information is contained within this week’s Woodchatta Extras.

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CAREERS NEWSLETTER: Please go to: http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/news-events/dsp-

resource.cfm?loadref=167

1. PHOTOS FROM THE SENIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2015

2. ‘I’M WITH CUPID’ PHOTOS

3. TERM DATES FOR 2016

4. MINDMATTERS FOR FAMLIES

- “TOOLS FOR SUCCESS”: Years 7 & 8 Parent/Student Study Skills Workshop

- Parenting Education for Mums, Dads & Carers

5. SPX ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FLYER

6. UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS

7. FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS

8. RUGBY CLUB NEWS, RUGBY CALENDAR AND U13 RUGBY REPORT

9. RUGBY CLUB WEEKEND AWAY FLYER

10. RUGBY CLUB – YULEFEST PACKAGE

11. GENERAL NOTICES

Free GO4FUN Program in North Ryde

APPLAUSE Musical Theatre Academy Holiday Workshops

SENIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2015

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TERM DATES FOR 2016 (as at June 2015)

TERM 1 – 11 weeks duration

Australia Day Holiday Tuesday 26 January Staff return Wednesday 27 January All students return Thursday 28 January Ash Wednesday Wednesday 10 February Good Friday – Easter Monday Friday 25 March – Monday 28 March (outside vacation period) Term One concludes for Students Thursday 7 April Staff Day Friday 8 April

- 2 weeks and 1 day vacation -

TERM 2 – 9 weeks duration Anzac Day holiday Monday 25 April Staff and Students resume Tuesday 26 April Queen’s Birthday Monday 13 June Term Two concludes Thursday 23 June Staff Spirituality Day Friday 24 June

- 3 weeks vacation -

TERM 3 – 10 weeks duration

Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews Monday 18 July Students return Tuesday 19 July

St Pius X Feast Day holiday Monday 29 August

Term 3 concludes Friday 23 September

- 2 weeks vacation-

TERM 4 – 9/10 students/staff weeks’ duration

Staff Development Day Monday 10 October Students return Tuesday 11 October Term Four concludes Friday 9 December Staff Days Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 December Staff Liturgy & Luncheon Wednesday 14 December

- Christmas vacation -

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PARENT & STUDENT STUDY SKILLS EVENING

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PARENTNG EDUCATION FOR MUMS, DADS & CARERS

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SPX ENTERTAINMENT BOOK

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FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS

We wish our touring side all the best in defending their title in the Southern Skies Tournament

during the holidays.

Don’t forget to check out the latest Results Round-up on the football website.

If you are looking to get those boys out of the house and away from those screens, the FC

Committee has organised a Football Development Day at Oxford Falls:

When: Friday 3rd July 9:30-1:30pm

Where: Oxford Falls

Price: $55

Details:

Chris Semaan will lead a team of qualified coaches

Age based groups

Skills, Drills and games

Transport available - 9am Lady of Dolours Archer St - 2pm return.

Book here > www.trybooking.com/87767

See our webpages for News, Calendars, Photos and Draws -

http://pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au/sports/football/football-news

Rodger Paino

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RUGBY CLUB NEWS

NEXT MATCH – Saturday 18th July – ISA Round #4 vs Kinross/The Scots School/Waverly - HOME

Enjoy the break and remember to keep up the fitness, as we are straight back into it week 1. Please assume

training will resumes first day back, Tuesday 14th July, unless the boys are advised otherwise by their coaches

this week.

NEW SCHOOL RUGBY CONVENOR

As Steve Hopley moves to another important school position, we thank him for his tireless efforts and close

relationship and support of the Rugby Club over the past 2 years. We now welcome Joe Lynch - 14A’s

Coach - to the role and look forward to continuing our combined enthusiasm for all things rugby at SPX in

support of our boys.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS – ISA (U16’s & U18’s only)

Congratulations to the following boys who competed in the weekend trials at Rat Park and have gained

selection in the ISA Rep teams:

Opens – Fraser Toohey, Ben Murphy.

U16 – Dominic Easy, Ryan Bento and Josh Thrum

We wish them the best of luck in their tournaments games this weekend, versus other school associations’

rep teams at Knox College in the NSW Schoolboys Rugby Championship. Further rep selection continues

towards NSW Schools Teams following this weekend.

Opens - Friday 19/6/15

-10am ISA II vs AICES

-12pm ISA I vs CAS I

U16’s - Saturday 20/6/15

- 12pm ISA vs CAS

- Playoff games are played throughout the remainder of Saturday and Sunday with

times depending on this initial result. Information will be available on the ISA website.

OPENS QUEENSLAND TOUR

During the holidays, an Opens squad will travel to QLD to participate in The Southport School Invitational

Tournament. We wish the players and coaches the best of luck for this important development stage as

they test their mettle against schools from the other states and NZ.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS – Sydney Junior Rugby Union (Club/District Rugby)

Following the State Championships, higher rep teams have been selected in the U14’s thru U18’s age

groups to participate at regional tournaments, on tours and selected games later in the season.

We congratulate all the SPX boys on their selections; a testament to the high calibre of players SPX has

within its fold.

Best of luck to the players participating in the State Regional Tournament(U14’s-U16’s) and the various other

fixtures - dependant upon age group – occurring during the upcoming holidays.

A full list of selections and explanations of the representative pathways can be found at this link:

http://juniors.rugby.com.au/Portals/1/Images/15%20Reps/2015%20SJRU%20-

%20Representative%20Teams%20Announcement,%20Zone%20Teams%20and%20Sydney%20Squads.pdf

SPX v St STANISLAUS, away at Bathurst, Saturday 25th July

As part of the ISA competition, each year SPX travels to either Bathurst or Orange. Parents and supporters

always enjoy the opportunity to socialise by staying for a night or two.

Due to unforseen circumstances all accommodation that suits SPX is unavailable due to a large event

coinciding with our visit.

We have arranged a great alternative in beautiful Blackheath, in the heart of the Blue Mountains and all

that the area offers. Please refer to the following Flyer for details and make your booking.

MOUTHGUARDS - LANE COVE DENTURE CLINIC

Nicholas Ivey (SPX Old Boy) is offering a 10% discount for all SPX students (and their family members) for

professional, custom made, slim line mouthguards for all sports, which are now available at his Lane Cove

Denture Clinic. Each mouthguard is tailored to the player's activity and dental care needs, including

accommodating and protecting existing orthodontic appliances, such as braces. On-site health fund

rebates are also available. Phone Nicholas at Lane Cove Denture Clinic on 9411 1179 for an appointment.

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:

Thursday 18th June - Term 2 Finishes.

Opens Rugby Tour (Queensland):

o Depart Sun 5th July, Return Sat 11th (Games Mon, Wed, Fri)

Tuesday 14th July – Term 3 Commences.

Saturday 18th July – ISA Round 4 vs Kinross/The Scots School (Home).

Friday 24th - Saturday 25th July – Parents & Supporters Trip to Bathurst - refer attached Flyer.

Saturday 25th July – ISA Round 5 vs St Stanislaus, Bathurst (AWAY).

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

rugbypresident@pandf.spx.edu.au

Rugby Club calendar is on the following page …

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Term 2

Saturday 13-Jun Rugby ISA R3 vs St Patrick's (A)

Thursday 18-Jun Term 2 Finishes

Sunday 5-Jul Opens Rugby Tour QLD - Depart

Monday 6-Jul Opens Rugby Tour QLD - GAME 1

Wednesday 8-Jul Opens Rugby Tour QLD - GAME 2

Friday 10-Jul Opens Rugby Tour QLD - GAME 3

Saturday 11-Jul Opens Rugby Tour QLD - Return

Term 3

Tuesday 14-Jul Term 3 Starts

Tuesday 14-Jul Committee Meeting #11

Saturday 18-Jul Rugby ISA R4 vs Kinross/The Scots School (H)

Friday/Saturday 24-25 Jul Parents & Supporters Trip to Bathurst

Saturday 25-Jul Rugby ISA R5 vs St Stanislaus (A)

Monday 27-Jul Committee Meeting #12

Saturday 1-Aug Rugby ISA R6 vs St Augustine's (H)

Saturday 8-Aug Rugby ISA R7 - A's BYE/C's vs BMGS (H)

Saturday 15-Aug P&F Trivia Night

Tuesday 18-Aug Rugby Presentation Night

TBC TBC Rugby Club AGM

Friday 18-Sep Term 3 Finishes

Committee Meetings

Social Activities

Trial Games

Training & Development Days

Tours/Camps

ISA Games

Please check the Woodchatta each Wednesday afternoon for any

changes to venues or start times which may arise during the course

of the season.

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ST PIUS X COLLEGE U13 2015 Rugby Report Vs St Pat’s Strathfield

SPX: A 46-10, B 24-19, C 17-5, D 50+-0.

COMMENTARY: Great way to round off this term’s Rugby with 4 wins at

the opponent’s home pitch. Mr Russo and I searched our collective

memories and cannot remember that achievement previously.

Ds played great Rugby with fwds going into contact and providing quick

ball for Gilbert and Ethan to get to our strong running backs- where Julien

H, Tom S and Dan H made inroads. Tom L, Will G, Alec P, Bailey S and

Harrison C were all prominent in the ½ I witnessed.

Under 13’s Rugby Captains

C’s stayed solid in a spoiling and sometimes spiteful affair and kept playing cohesive Rugby. Ryan M was a forceful

presence again and Alec P and Kiefer OB provided thrust. Jack H body height and driving D was a pleasure to

behold. Gil D replaced fine ½ Jackson C and we didn’t miss a beat but MOM was fly-half Ryan P- try scoring,

running purposefully and sound D in a true “captain’s knock” Mr Cogan was very satisfied on the wholehearted

performance.

The B’s made it a thriller 12-12 at ½ time and down 12-19 with 10 to play and dealing really well with a feisty SPC

and a frustrating ref. Jack T was on anything loose, Tom E’s & Lozza’s great D got turnover ball and Liam and LG

made great use of it. Carl F, Kiefer OB, Pat J and Alec P (3rd game)for the day knuckled down and we got over

with seconds to spare. True Grit!

A’s started uncertainly but got to 17-5 at the break. A superb ball running, ever supporting second session saw as

us AS A TEAM and SQUAD cruise away against fair opposition. There were a host of fine performances Connor M’s

D, Brynn’s power running, Ben M’s popup and Gregor’s speed on the outside all worthy of mention.

Positives:

Great squad passion and consistency shown

Support play

Fwds using channels 1 & 2 TO GO forward

To Improve:

Loose carries into contact

Kick off receptions.

Straighter running.

Best and Fairest

A B C D

3 B Mendel J Tobin R Pratt J Hyde

2 S Dingley L Greenland J Healey H Clayton

1 K Lenehan/T St John L Sheehan/T McCallum K Obrien B Sutton

NEXT

No Training: Tuesday(Athletics) and Thursday(Last day of term) at Beauchamp.

ISA R4 Sat 18/7 v Kinross/TSS (Home)

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SPX RUGBY WEEKEND AWAY – 24-25 JULY 2015

COMFORT INN - REDLEAF RESORT

13-17 Brightlands Avenue, Blackheath

Phone: 47878108

www.redleafresort.com.au

13 Queen rooms 1-2 people (1 queen bed )

$115.00 per room

13 twins 2-3 people (1 double and 1 single )

$130.00 per room

16 family rooms 3-4 people (1 double and 2 singles )

$150.00 per room

2 (spa 2bedroom suits) 6 people (1 queen in one room,

2 singles in other room & 2 sofa beds in lounge area )

$190.00 per room

1 room (108) 5 people (1 queen in one room & 3 singles

in the other room ) $165.00 per room

1 room (109) 4 people (1 queen in one room & 2 singles

in the other room ) $155.00 per room

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER: 2 course meal

$25 per person 2-12 years

$35 per person 12 years and up

SATURDAY BREAKFAST: full buffet Includes hot and

continental buffet

$14.00 per person 2-12 years

$19.00 per person 12 years and up

Phone and book accommodation with the Resort as soon

as possible as these 46 rooms will book out quickly. When

booking ensure you mention that you are from SPX Rugby

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

ROSEMARY MURPHY: rugbyevents@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au

(0411664308)

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SPX RUGBY – YULEFEST PACKAGE

Winter 2015 at the Comfort Inn Redleaf Resort

Come to the Blue Mountains & enjoy the Wonder of Winter.

During the day enjoy activities that the Blue Mountains have to offer and then relax and

celebrate the magic of Yulefest at The Comfort Inn Redleaf Resort!

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

$115.00 Queen or twin share for 2 people

$90.00 adults & $55.00 Children under 12

Traditional 5 course Yulefest Dinner

Entertainment, Decorations and Bon Bons

Visit & Gift from Santa

Full Buffet Breakfast $19.00 per person

The Yulefest package is available for Dinner on the 4th and 25th of July 2015

Other dates available for groups over 25 pax dinner or lunch

To celebrate Yulefest, make your reservation now.

Comfort Inn Redleaf Resort Evans Lookout Road Blackheath NSW 2785

Phone: (02) 4787 8108 Fax: (02) 4787 8907

reservations@redleafresort.com.au

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GENERAL NOTICES

GET IN QUICK FOR THE TERM 3 FREE NORTH RYDE GO4FUN PROGRAM…

Join a FREE local Go4Fun program and help transform your 7 to 13 year old child into an active, happy,

motivated kid this year. Go4Fun involves both parents and children, and focuses on developing healthy eating

habits, building self-confidence and getting kids more active. The 10 week North Ryde Go4Fun program is a

collaboration between NSW Health, the City of Ryde and Active Opportunities. Sessions run after school and

include informative games, fun and active exercise activities, tips on healthy food and portion sizes, label

reading, a supermarket tour and more.

If you would like your child getting active every day, spending less time watching TV or on the computer each

day, drinking more water and less sugar-sweetened drinks OR eating nutritious food, then Go4Fun may be for

you

To find out more information, make a free call to 1800 780 900, visit www.go4fun.com.au, or contact the Go4Fun

Coordinator on 9976 9579. The details for the Term 3, North Ryde Go4Fun Program are:

Term 3 North Ryde Go4Fun

Venue Address: Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, 504 Victoria Road Ryde NSW 2112

Time: 4.30pm-6.30pm, Wednesdays, starting the 15th July 2015

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 admin@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au www.spx.nsw.edu.au ABN 50 451 308 630

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