Principal’s Message

by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor End of Year Exams and Head Start This week students from Years 7-11 have been involved in completing their end of year exams and/or starting the Head Start program as they prepare for the 2023 school year. The end of year exams provide important opportunities for students to complete their…

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Mission Report

by Assistant Principal  – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie The VCE exams are completed for 2022 and we move into a new initiative at St Patrick’s College: the HeadStart program for every Year Level. Without a doubt, every new initiative will have its challenges in the implementation, but challenges are an essential dimension of…

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Senior School Report

by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Last night we farewelled our Class of 2022 at our  Valedictory Cocktail Evening.  The atmosphere was very positive as families took the time to catch up with each other after what has often been a six, or even 13 year, shared educational journey. A night like…

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Mission Report

by Assistant Principal  – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Christ, be our light Shine in our hearts Shine through the darkness Christ, be our light Shine in Your church gathered today. With these words sung from the heart by our Year 12 students of 2022 our Thanksgiving Mass- offered at St Patrick’s Cathedral –…

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Principal’s Message

by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Positions of Leadership – 2023 – 2025 I am pleased to be able to announce the Positions of Leadership for St Patrick’s College for 2023-2025. The POL Review is always an exciting time for a school, and I am looking forward to working with all those who have been appointed…

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Report from Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation

by Ms Carol Roberts Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation The Writer’s Toolbox St Patrick’s College are very excited to announce our whole school engagement in ‘The Writer’s Toolbox’ programme, commencing this term. ‘The Writer’s Toolbox’ is a research-informed approach to writing instruction, developed by Dr Ian Hunter. Dr Hunter, himself, has a most compelling story…

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Performing Arts Report

by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance ACC Debating and Drama On Wednesday, 17 August we took 18 students to Mazenod College for a day of drama and debating. Our Year 10 debaters faced off against three schools across three debates. They made us extremely proud against some tough competition, and although they didn’t…

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Principal’s Message

by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor 2023 Student Leadership Interviews In recent weeks, the Deputy Principal, Mr Brodrick spoke with all Year 11 students about the process towards consideration and appointment to the key leadership positions for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. These positions include College Captain, the Vice Captains of the College, House…

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Mission Report

by Assistant Principal  – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Last week the College held our annual Faith in Action assembly. Led entirely by students from preparation to presentation– only students were on the stage during the assembly – perhaps it is only just this article begins with the words of Year 10 student, Noah…

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SPC in Concert – Thursday 4 August 2022

Don’t forget, SPC in Concert is this Thursday evening at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 6pm -7.30pm Tickets are free and running out! Click on the following Try Booking link to get your tickets now SPC in Concert Tickets, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat | TryBooking Australia After a long two years of…

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