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Headmaster’s Message – February 4, 2016

Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, – Last Friday, 1430 young men walked through our front gates to commence the 2016 school year. We warmly welcome back each student and their families, together with our new students in Years 7-12, and hope that this year is a time of great happiness,…

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Headmaster’s Message – December 3, 2015

Headmaster’s Address to Valedictory Dinner November 20, 2015 It is with great joy that I welcome everyone here tonight to our Year 12 Valedictory dinner particularly our official guests including our College Patron Bishop Paul Bird, parents, guardians, friends, staff and most importantly, our wonderful graduating students. In offering this welcome, we acknowledge the traditional…

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Headmaster’s Message – November 19, 2015

Headmaster’s Address- to Speech Night November 18, 2015 Before I offer my formal address tonight I would first like to acknowledge a number of people this evening including Bishop Paul Bird, Bishop of Ballarat and Patron of the College, Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director, Edmund Rice Education Australia, Mr Terry Lloyd, Deputy Chair St Patrick’s…

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Headmaster’s Message – November 5, 2015

Last Wednesday evening we welcomed more than 600 parents and guardians to St Patrick’s College, all of whom are considering the destination for their son’s secondary journey. The decision of where to enrol your child for their secondary education is such an incredibly important one and must be given great consideration. In outlining what a…

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Headmaster’s Message – October 22, 2015

On Wednesday I had the privilege of attending the final day activities for our Year 12 students. This involved, amongst other things, an early morning BBQ, followed by a spirited soccer match, some formal classes, lunch, a year level assembly and, finally, a beautiful mass and supper at St Patrick’s Cathedral. I have been incredibly…

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Headmaster’s Message

Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students, It is with great vigour that I welcome everyone back to Term 4. As we enter into the warmer months ahead, it is an opportunity for all students to recharge their energy levels and strive towards the finishing line with renewed enthusiasm. I want to again highlight some critical…

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Headmaster’s Message – September 10, 2015

Excellence is a key pillar of St Patrick’s College both in the classroom and in the wider community. Today, as I reflect on the near-completion of another busy term, it is with great joy that I see many more examples of our boys attaining excellent results. In the past fortnight alone we have enjoyed many…

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Headmaster’s Message – August 27, 2015

2015 NAB Flanagan Art Prize On Friday evening, the official opening of the 2015 NAB Flanagan Art Prize was held in the College Pavilion. It was a terrific night, celebrating the great talents of many fine artists. The night was exceptionally well attended, with all guests enjoying some wonderful catering. I would like to acknowledge…

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Headmaster’s Message – August 13, 2015

Dear Staff, I write this editorial after a truly memorable and proud day in Melbourne last Saturday watching the 1st XVIII Football Team in the Herald Sun Shield Final followed by the 1st XV Rugby team in the Division 1 VSRU Grand Final at Marcellin College. Our 1st XVIII played Essendon Keilor College at Port…

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Headmaster’s Message – July 31, 2015

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Friends of St Patrick’s College, It is with much anticipation that I announce some exciting new plans St Patrick’s College has to greatly enhance boarding facilities at our wonderful school. The College has received in-principle approval from its governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, to proceed with initial planning to…

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