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by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  The St Patrick’s College Middle School continues to be a significant and positive experience in the lives of each of our boys. We openly acknowledge that Year 9 is a time of significant change in the lives of adolescent boys and thus a vital time when…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  This week, following our long weekend, we headed out with all of the Year 9s to complete our final camp Experience at The Grampians. Our final camp experience saw the largest undertaking engaged by the College as we successfully transported, housed, fed and offered a myriad…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  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 5 of Term 4 (2/11 – 4/11) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  Welcome back to everyone in the Middle School. I hope that you have all had a wonderful holiday. This is also another opportunity to remind all of our parents that Term 4 requires ALL boys to wear school shorts and to also have a College Cap…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  In the final Crest report for this term, I would like to acknowledge the excellent manner in which the far majority of our students behaved and enhanced their education. Considering this was the first time in three years that the boys had an in-school experience in…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  It’s often said that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. While it might sound like tired advice, it’s a skill worth learning that will help us do better in all our relationships. As your son grows up, the way you communicate with them will…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  If all sense of routine has gone out the door at the moment at home, you’re not alone. There’s no question: COVID-19 has resulted in huge changes to our daily life. These changes might mean that usual routines such as school and work look dramatically different….

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  Last week saw the Year 9 cohort move down to Melbourne for classes and all ran very smoothly. The Melbourne Experience is designed to promote important life skills, such as independence, initiative and responsibility, and provide a real world link to the Year 9 Curriculum. The…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  Welcome back to the second semester of Middle School. This will be yet again another busy term for all of the boys as they begin their journey in preparation for their subject selections for Year 10 in 2023. I would also like to report back from…

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  Last week saw all Year 9 students undertaking their Semester 1 Examinations and this week we have turned over to start Semester 2 in each of our elective classes. I know the boys and our staff are equally tired and very much looking forward to the…