Athletic Department
Extracurricular sports activities at St. Pius X extend our Physical Education program and allow children to participate in various sports teams, proudly representing our school. Our many championship banners, displayed in the gymnasium, stand as a testament to our team's accomplishments. Known as the "Home of the Guardians," we are dedicated to fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride in every athlete.
At St. Pius X, children are given the opportunity to participate in and represent the school on various sports teams, which include the following:
Cross-Country
Season: September - October
Grades: 2-7
Boys Soccer
Season: September - November
Grades: 4-7
Girls Volleyball
Season: September - November
Grades: 4-7
Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Season: December - March
Grades: 5-7
Girls Soccer
Season: March - April
Grades: 4-7
Track & Field
Season: April - June
Grades: 3-7
Clubs
At St. Pius X we pride ourselves on offering a variety of extracurricular activities that meet the needs and interests of our students.
Art Club
Students are welcome to join the Art Club, where they come together to share in an appreciation of visual art activities. Students have opportunities to look at various artist styles while examining art elements, techniques, and medias. Past projects have included practice in the use of watercolours, acrylics, paper, and mixed media.
Guardian Gazette, School Newspaper
Students at St. Pius X publish “The Guardian Gazette” newspaper, which highlights all the wonderful learning opportunities, activities and events throughout the year. The Guardian Gazette is published two times per year and is open to all students at the school.
R.C. Challenge
Roman Catholic Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced “Jeopardy” style challenge game open to students in grades 5-7. Teams of students respond to questions about the Catholic faith.
Readers are Leaders
“Readers Are Leaders” is a fun, competitive, reading trivia program open to students in grades 5-7. Students participate by reading six novels that have been selected by CISVA librarians. Students meet regularly to discuss the novels and create questions in preparation for local and regional competitions.
Chess Club
St. Pius X is proud to offer a Chess Club for students in Grades 2 and 3. Our Chess Club provides an enriching and engaging environment where young minds can sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Participants not only learn the fundamentals of chess but also develop strategic planning and patience, both of which are valuable life skills.
Community Service
As a Catholic school, faith is the foundation upon which our school is built and the predominant influencing factor in our development as compassionate human beings. Students at St. Pius X take an active leadership role in community service projects and fundraising initiatives.
Some of these initiatives include:
- Assisting/volunteering at St. Pius X Parish
- Volunteering at Parkgate Community Centre and Kiwanis Senior Care Centre
- Making and serving sandwiches at the “Door Is Open” Soup Kitchen
- Supporting various local charities and organizations: Terry Fox Foundation, Covenant House, Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC Children’s Hospital, BC Cancer Agency, Variety Club, Alzheimer’s Society, GGMS and Make-a-Wish Foundation.
St. Pius X has a committed Student Council made up of ten members and an active Executive Council made up of four members. The Student Council works to raise funds for various local charities and organizations.
