Posts by St Patrick's College
Middle School Report – November 29, 2018
The St Patrick’s College Middle School continues to be a significant and positive experience in the lives of each of our boys. We openly acknowledge that Year 9 is a time of significant change in the lives of adolescent boys and thus a vital time when our boys journey into manhood. The Middle School Staff…
Read MoreKRC Update – November 29, 2018
KRC holiday opening hours The KRC will close for the holidays on December 12. We wish you all a wonderful holiday. The KRC will reopen for study and borrowing during the holidays on January 21, 2019. Holiday reading eBooks & eResources eBooks are available for all students through our eBook platform here We have a…
Read MoreHeadmaster’s Message – November 29, 2018
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College. The end of another year is nearly upon us! Given that we enter our formal exam period next week, it is a crucial time to remind all students of the importance of maintaining high levels of organisation over this time. Students who have concerns…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board – November 29, 2018
– -‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T4)’ – Reflections from Staff around the Boarding Precinct – – – – – – – – – – – – -I have the privilege to write in the College’s annual publication a reflection on the year that was in Boarding. In our final contribution to the College’s fortnightly -‘Crest’ I…
Read MoreCareers Update – November 29, 2018
The New Work Reality The transition for young people between full-time education and full-time work is increasingly uncertain FYA’s latest report,- The New Work Reality,– follows the journeys of 14,000 young people over a decade to show that half of Australia’s 25 year-olds are unable to secure full-time employment, despite 60% holding post-school qualifications.- The…
Read MoreInformation Technology Update – November 29, 2018
ICT at St Patrick’s in 2019 The St Patrick’s College vision for eLearning is to provide technology-enriched learning opportunities that enable students to achieve high-quality learning outcomes, preparing them for further education, and training and to live and work in a digital world and 2019 will see the continuation of the 1:1 program across all…
Read MoreMission Report – November 29, 2018
In the last Crest, I invited you to consider a series of questions. How do we invite students to expand their horizons freely so that they take up the responsibility of living a life worthy of their human capacity and dignity? How do we awaken within their hearts the desire to know the truth, to…
Read MoreDirector of Sport Report – November 29, 2018
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Read MoreSPC Music Bands Tour Local Primary Schools
St Patrick’s College Music Bands Tour Local Primary Schools St Columba’s Primary School, St Alipius Primary School and St Thomas More School were the performance venues for the recent St Patrick’s College Junior Music Tour. – There were 56 boys as part of the touring party that performed a 30-minute show at each primary school.…
Read MoreJunior School Report – November 29, 2018
Junior School Exams Junior School exams will take place between December 3- 6. It is an expectation that boys sit exams. It would be appreciated if dental and medical appointments not be made during exam times. Exams will only be sat during the designated times; no alternate arrangements will be made for students absent during…
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