Posts by St Patrick's College
June 5 – College Update on COVID-19 for Years 7-10
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of boys in Years 7 to 10, We hope this email finds you and your family safe and well. We are very much looking forward to welcoming your son back on Tuesday June 9, and just wanted to keep you informed about arrangements for the long-awaited return to school for…
Read MoreAFL premiership stars reflect on COVID-19 period
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, competitive sport has come to a standstill. We have had a lot of disappointed boys who are missing out on playing sport for both St Patrick’s College and their community clubs. Likewise, Old Collegians playing sport at a professional level have also had their seasons and competitions heavily impacted. So,…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Remote Learning As we come to the end of the remote learning program, we would like to thank families for your support over the term. We would also like to recognise the outstanding work our teachers and support staff have done to ensure the continuity…
Read MoreWellbeing Report
By Mrs Elizabeth Ryan, Deputy Principal The return of our senior students last week gave me the opportunity to witness the sheer joy each boy has in the company of his peers. It also gave all in leadership an opportunity to fine tune the many changes to routine and practice which have been implemented to…
Read MoreSenior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum On Tuesday we look forward to the return of the rest of our Year 10 students, and I am sure they will be looking forward to seeing their classmates again and working in a more effective way with their teachers. I commend the boys for the…
Read MoreJuly Scholarship Program Now Open and Enrolment for 2022 in Year 7
Scholarships at St Patrick’s College The next Scholarship Testing date will be held on July 10, 2020 for 2021 Year 7, 10 and 11 students. Registrations are now open and can be made at this link: http://scholarships.acer.edu.au/intro/1956 Testing date: Friday July 10 at 9am. Attendees to gather in front reception. Closing date for registrations: June 30, 2020 To encourage…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board
It has been exciting to see our Boarding Precinct come back to life these past two weeks. The return of our Senior Boarders has certainly brought a smile to the faces of the Boarding staff as we could all settle back into our routines and spend time each day catching up with and supporting your…
Read MoreActing Principal’s Message
By Acting Principal, Mr Stephen Hill How apt that in the week that concluded with Pentecost Sunday that the ‘gift’ that are your boys was given to us. As we come to the end of the second week with all Year 11 and Year 12 students and select Year 10 boys back on-site for classroom…
Read MoreMission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie We are in a rich time in our Liturgical Year. The Season of Easter has ended, and we have returned to what is called, perhaps distractingly, Ordinary Time. There is nothing ordinary about the next Sundays as we celebrate wonderful and defining beliefs of our Catholic faith. Last…
Read MoreMiddle School Report
With school for all Year 9’s recommencing next week on Tuesday June 9, all Middle School staff are eagerly awaiting this opportunity of reconnecting with our students once again. We have had significant success providing learning for our boys whilst utilising the Online Remote and Flexible mode of delivery but there is a sense of…
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