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College Chaplain Reflection – September 8, 2016
How can we make sense of the suffering we encounter in this life? This question came up a lot at World Youth Day. For some the question arose from a deep sense of solidarity and compassion for others who were suffering. For some the question was more personal; they were trying to understand where God…
Mission Report – September 8, 2016
The end of Term 3 is always marked by change and much activity. Next week we shall celebrate the outgoing student leaders and welcome our new leaders; coursework for our Year 12 students is almost finished and the compass turns directly towards preparation for final exams; some parents will be soon leaving us after entrusting…
Teaching and Learning Report – September 8, 2016
Mid Semester Reports and Years 7-9 Parent/Teacher/Student interviews: St Patrick’s College uses the Parent Access Module (PAM) to give parents and guardians online access to a range of information specific to their son(s). The Student Assessment area allows you to view and download your son’s mid semester and end of semester reports for this and…
Wellbeing Report – September 8, 2016
An Assembly Of Awards, Farewells And New Beginnings- Tuesday 13th September Over the last month the students and staff have had the opportunity to vote for student leaders in both the Student Council (Yr 12) and Student Congress(Yr7-11). This year the final 24 students applied for 11 positions and were interviewed by a panel consisting…
Headmaster’s Message – September 8, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardian, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, I was particularly mindful this week of the energy levels of our Year 12 students. With the final few weeks of formal classes now upon us, it is only natural that stress levels begin to rise. In order to maintain an environment that is calm,…
Careers Update – September 8, 2016
Please click on this link for all your Careers News by Careers Adviser, Mr Garry Fitzsimons. –
2017 Student Leaders announced
Dear Parents, Students and Staff of St Patrick’s College, Today it is a great honour to be able to announce the student leadership team for St Patrick’s College in 2017. The election process over the past month involved a detailed online vote involving students and staff, followed by a rigorous interview process whereby the candidates…
Performing Arts Report – August 25, 2016
South Street -“ ACU Debating Challenge The Royal South Street ACU Debating Challenge concluded on Monday night with the students of St Patrick’s College having a great deal of success. Our Year 10 team consisting of Oscar Grigg, Xavier O’Shea and Ryan Mulheron were victorious in the Final of the Year 9/10 section against Loreto…
KRC update – August 25, 2016
Book Week celebrates Australian authors, illustrators and the best books published for the year. Organised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), this year’s theme is Australia! Story Country and we have lots of different activities in the KRC this week and next. You too can be involved as we would love our SPC…
Boarding Report – August 25, 2016
As the curtain came down on the Rio Olympic Games I was left to consider my endearing -‘moment’ from the weeks of sterling competition. Amongst the backdrop of safety reservations, the Zika virus, claims of inadequate accommodation, self-imposed scandal (for the most part!!) and wave after wave of emotion, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad…