Posts by St Patrick's College
Careers Update – November 1, 2018
The New Work Reality, June 2018- 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…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board – November 1, 2018
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T4)’ – News around the Boarding Precinct Four weeks of Term 4 are already gone and if you blinked you would be astounded at how much you may have missed. What an amazing first few weeks we have had here in Boarding. With over 150 guests, supporters, friends and boarders in attendance,…
Read MoreMiddle School Report – November 1, 2018
Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing the Middle School. During Week- five of Term 4 (7/11 -“ 9/11) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition as part of the Year 9 Experiential Program. Your…
Read MoreSAGERS – Environmental Action Group Update
Our College environmental action group,- SAGERS,- continues to grow with many students interested and concerned about our environment. Recently Mr Weadon, our Sustainability Coordinator, attended a talk organised by the Edmund Rice Network and other partners. The former president of Kiribati spoke about the impact of climate change on his nation. Most notable was his…
Read MoreOld Boys in the news
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight recently, including: – – Jake Laidlaw (SPC 2008-12) was among the Old Boys to come along to St Patrick’s College’s recent Senior School Careers Expo. It was an incredible chance for current students to talk to Jake, who was recently named the Apprentice of the Year. This…
Read MoreOld Boys in the News – October 2018
Our Old Boys have been busy in the news recently, including: -¢- Congratulations to Liam Duggan (SPC 2009-14) who is now an AFL Premiership player after playing a key role in West Coast’s premiership win over Collingwood in the 2018 AFL Grand Final. Amid the euphoria of winning an AFL premiership, Liam talks in this…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Ollie Nash (SPC 2011-16)
The College reconnects with Ollie Nash (SPC 2011-16) who is studying sport journalism and working with a film production company in his spare time. Ollie says the beginning and end of his schooling career at SPC were among his fondest memories. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since graduating from SPC I…
Read MoreWhere are they now – John Sutherland (SPC 1985-88)
The College recently reconnected with John Sutherland (SPC 1985-88) who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to renew old friendships at his Class of 1988 30-Year Reunion earlier this year. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After boarding for four years, I have been able to live in a few countries and then resettle…
Read MoreCollege response to National Apology
A message from the Headmaster in response to the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Today’s Prime Minister’s National Apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse represents a much-awaited and long-overdue moment in the history of our nation. For too many years, even decades, these brave men and women…
Read MorePastoral Care Report – October 18, 2018
Pastoral Care at St Patrick’s College Mental Health Week is celebrated each year for a week in October, which is marked by World Mental Health Day on October 10.- This week, St Patrick’s College celebrate Mental Health Week. The members of the Student Wellbeing Group have been hard at work throughout the year preparing for…
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