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Wellbeing Report – February 7, 2019
A very warm welcome back to all students and families (in more than one sense!). We particularly welcome those who are joining the College community for the first time In particular, we welcome all our 232 new students in Year 7 as well as the 40 new students at other year levels. 2019 promises to…
Outstanding academic results from Class of 2018
St Patrick’s College is excited to announce that 2018 College Captain has achieved a rare double honour in being named College Dux for 2018. With an ATAR score of 99.05 Sam became the first College Captain to also been crowned Dux since David Range in 2007. Sam’s amazing effort capped off a fantastic performance by…
Pastoral Care Report – November 29, 2018
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 will see the continuation of our whole school pastoral care program, implemented during -‘Pastoral Care’ extended class time.- The pastoral care program provides a sequenced curriculum from year 7 to 12, focused on developing the whole person, with the broad objective of developing and enhancing student work…
2018 Valedictory Dinner – OCA speech
One of the major highlights of the 2018 Valedictory Dinner was the stirring speech delivered- by current teacher and Old Collegian Shane Murphy (SPC 1993-98) who welcomed our graduates into the ranks of Old Collegians. A transcript of that speech follows: -It is my honour to formally welcome to you to the ranks of the…
Pastoral Care Report – November 15, 2018
Keeping Safe: Information for- Parents As part of St Patrick’s College mission to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, it is crucial that our broader community of parents are well-informed with the latest information and research available, so we can work as partners to keep our students safe.- This week’s focus…
Pastoral Care Report – November 1, 2018
Both educators and parents can benefit greatly from maintaining a currency of knowledge in regards to the wellbeing of our young people. One way this can be achieved, is through reading the latest research and/or ideas presented by leading professionals in the field of wellbeing and mental health.- One such book is called -‘The Prince…
Pastoral Care Report – October 18, 2018
Pastoral Care at St Patrick’s College Mental Health Week is celebrated each year for a week in October, which is marked by World Mental Health Day on October 10.- This week, St Patrick’s College celebrate Mental Health Week. The members of the Student Wellbeing Group have been hard at work throughout the year preparing for…
Sporting history created at SPC
A unique piece of sporting history will be created this weekend when St Patrick’s College becomes the first school in Australia to host a match in the National Rugby Championship. The Melbourne Rising are going back to school this Sunday when they host the Sydney Rays in the National Rugby Championship at St Patrick’s College…
2018-19 Bushfire Preparedness Notice
Important announcement in preparation for our upcoming bushfire season Dear Parents and Carers, As we enter the bushfire season for another year it is important that the guidelines regarding school arrangements for CODE RED days, Total Fire Ban days and bushfire alert days are clearly articulated to all parents. Any school listed on the DEECD…
Headmaster’s Message – September 21, 2018
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, I write this editorial just after our final, and very moving, assembly for our Year 12 class of 2018. At this assembly, the student leadership baton was formally handed over to our 2019 Student Council. It is with great please that I formally present…
