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Headmaster Address to Valedictory Dinner – 18 November, 2016 It is with great pleasure that I formally welcome everyone to our 2016 Valedictory Dinner. I particularly would like to welcome and congratulate our Class of 2016 – the fine young men in front of me who are finishing their school journey at St Patrick’s College…

Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, As we enter into the final weeks of Term 4, – I am mindful that is is a time of great contrasts which can present challenges to students, particularly those in our lower year levels. All students will be aware that our Year 12 students…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last week we were all deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Old Collegian Jacob Everett (SPC 2011-15), a young man who was popular with students and staff and who was only just embarking on his path towards manhood. Last Thursday I drove out…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, It has been another momentous week in the life of St Patrick’s College with the highlight being Wednesday’s Thanksgiving Mass where we farewelled our Year 12 Class of 2016 and wished them all the best for their coming exams. Throughout 2016, our Year 12 cohort have…

Welcome back to Term Four! The Term Three break seemed to come at just the right time for students and staff alike, providing a much needed opportunity for all to enjoy some quality time with family and friends and to begin planning and preparing for all that Term Four brings. As noted in the last…

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,…

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s College Community, I write to inform you of the upcoming visit by the School Renewal Identity Team. As you will know, St Patrick’s is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. As such, it is one of over 50 schools around Australia governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia….

Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, I was constantly reminded of what a special and vibrant place St Patrick’s College is! The week commenced with the spectacular SPC in Concert at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. Featuring a showcase of the many and varied ensembles at St Patrick’s College,…

Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, On Monday afternoon, the College Staff attended an Online Safety presentation by Ray Nasher. The focus of the presentation for staff was to provide some insights into the types of difficulties that young people can unknowingly become involved in through providing personal details online, or…

Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends, Staff and Student of St Patrick’s College, I hope the holiday break has been a time a rest for all members of the College community, and that you have all returned to school ready to tackle what promises to be a very busy term. – As I write, I am particularly…