St Pius X College Chatswood

And they are off!

Best of luck to the Performing Arts staff and students who are on their way to see live performances and historic sites in London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Vienna and Salzburg as well as a trip to see Eagle’s Nest, outside Munich.

Congratulations to 1st XI Footballer Ethan Fajemisin, Year 12, following on from representative honours for ISA and NSWCIS, Ethan has been selected in the NSW Schoolboys side. Ethan will travel to Melbourne next term to compete in the Australian Schoolboys Championships. We wish him well and congratulate him on this achievement.

Congratulations to our recent Upstanders, who were recognised with a special morning tea in the Principal’s Courtyard this morning.

These students were acknowledged for their positive contributions to the College community and for living out the EREA Touchstones in their everyday actions.

Examples of this include handing in money found in the yard, serving as push-up challenge ambassadors, mentoring fellow students, and assisting an injured student around the College.

We are proud of the leadership, integrity and care these young men demonstrate within our community.

Well done, gentlemen.

It was a huge day of rugby at our Oxford Falls Campus on the weekend as we celebrated our Supporters’ Day round.

The atmosphere was electric, with the incredible SPX Drumline providing the entertainment, the Old Boys’ BBQ and cake stall keeping everyone well fed, and a fantastic crowd cheering on the 1st XV to a memorable 27–14 victory over St Gregory’s College.

A huge thank you to all the families, Old Boys and supporters who came out to back SPX Rugby. Your support and school spirit made it a day to remember.

Photography by Archie Turner

UNSW Programming Competition 2026

On Friday 12 June 2026, nine teams comprising 26 students from the Junior and Senior Schools proudly represented St Pius X College in the annual UNSW Programming Competition (ProgComp), a live national competition hosted by UNSW.

Our students demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills, creativity and teamwork as they tackled a series of challenging programming tasks, analysing complex problems and developing innovative solutions collaboratively.

Congratulations to all 26 students on their dedication, perseverance and excellent representation of the College. We are proud of your efforts and the way you embraced the challenge.

Congratulations to St Pius X College Old Boy, Professor Simon Darcy AM on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his significant service to tertiary education and to inclusion and accessible environments.

A proud member of the St Pius X College community, Simon has enjoyed an outstanding career in academia and community advocacy. He generously sponsors the Professor Simon Darcy Year 12 Award for Contribution to Sport and regularly returns to the College to present the award in person and support our students on the sidelines.

A talented sportsman during his time at SPX, Simon’s life changed following a surfing accident that left him a wheelchair user. He has since devoted himself to scholarship, research and championing accessibility and inclusion, making an extraordinary impact both nationally and internationally.

Simon has also inspired countless students through his presentations to year groups over the years. His wisdom, generosity and commitment to others make him a truly deserving recipient of this honour.

Congratulations, Professor Simon Darcy AM. We are proud to celebrate your remarkable achievements and your enduring connection to the College.

This morning we celebrated the incredible talent and achievements of our young men across sport, music and languages.

• Recognition of our exceptional CIS, ISA and National representatives

• Congratulations to our talented Sydney Eisteddfod award recipients

• Outstanding results in the Education Perfect International Languages Championship 2026

A huge congratulations to all students and staff for their hard work, dedication and commitment. We are incredibly proud of all that has been achieved and look forward to celebrating many more successes throughout the year.

St Pius X College Rugby Supporters Day.

Join us at the Oxford Falls Campus Saturday, 20 June 2026, as St Pius X College take on St Gregory's College.

All students attending in support of the rugby program will receive a FREE sausage sizzle.

• Rugby players will receive a ticket from their coach
• Non-rugby students can collect a ticket from Mr Gates on the day
• Tickets must be presented at the BBQ between 2:00pm – 3:00pm
• Valid for one sausage sandwich only

Students attending as spectators must be in full school uniform if they are not playing.

We look forward to seeing plenty of support on the sidelines. Go Pius!

Where the students become the teachers…

Another cracking day at Sydney Olympic Park for the Junior School Athletics Carnival, held yesterday, 11 June.

Congratulations to Rice House, who claimed overall victory. However, the true winners of the day were the outstanding sportsmanship, house spirit and enthusiasm displayed by all students.

A huge congratulations to every student for their effort, teamwork and willingness to give their best.

Thank you also to our wonderful parent volunteers and dedicated staff, whose support and hard work helped make the day such a success.