Posts by St Patrick's College
College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Following today’s announcement by the State Government, St Patrick’s College will be closed from midnight tonight until midnight on Wednesday, February 17. During this time, the College will offer limited flexible and remote learning for students studying Unit 3 and 4 VCE subjects only. These boys…
Read More2021 Head of the Lake arrangements
Dear Parents and Families, A strength of education in Ballarat is the collaboration between schools, which is particularly evident in the many sporting opportunities available for our students. The Head of the Lake Regatta is an engaging sporting opportunity coordinated by the Ballarat schools for our students. In 2021 we are delighted to be able…
Read MoreNew appointees to School Advisory Council
St Patrick’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the School Advisory Council for 2021. Late last year the College was delighted to receive a large number of expressions of interest from incredibly talented people in our community, all wishing to provide some professional input and guidance into the running…
Read MoreDeputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan Welcome to the 2021 school year. On one of the wettest days in living memory our new Year 7 students and our seasoned Year 12 boys commenced the Academic year. However, no amount of rain could dampen the spirits of either group. The Year 7 Orientation Day went smoothly…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct What a wonderful and, somewhat normal, start to the 2021 Academic Year, here in Boarding at St Patrick’s College. We have been blessed to welcome 57 Boarders and their families to our Community, both returning and new. Of our 57 students, 25 are new to St Patrick’s College and…
Read MorePrincipal’s Message
It has been a genuine pleasure to welcome students back to the College over the last few days. To stand at the gates and say good morning to the boys as they arrive for the day has been a joy! Following the challenges around COVID in 2020, 2021 is shaping up to be a relatively…
Read MoreDirector of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 1, Week 2, 2021
Read MoreMission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie Last Friday our Year 12 students gathered for a retreat to start the year. Led by Mr Steve Lawrence, our young men were invited to consider human fulfilment, the facing of challenges, and the joy of living from within friendship with Jesus. For a Catholic school it offers…
Read MoreCareers Update
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Careers News 3 Feb 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Read MoreSenior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Welcome to all Senior School students after a significant break. 2020 was a difficult year for most and the Christmas break was a much-needed opportunity for us all to refresh and reset. At the time of writing we are all back into face masks but hopefully…
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