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Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor A Community in Mourning Earlier this week, we received the sad news of the death of Rohan Cosgriff, one of our Year 11 students. As a community, we join Rohan’s family as they grieve the loss of their much beloved son, brother, grandson and cousin. During lunch on Thursday, a…
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by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Our Catholic faith is trust in a “who”, not a “what.” Our faith is not in a philosophical system or ethical framework that guides us like an impersonal road map. Our faith is in a person, Jesus. Our trust in and friendship with Jesus is…
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by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Happy St Patrick’s Day This week the College gathered in prayer and celebration on the Feast Day of the patron saint of the College, St Patrick. As ever, these gatherings acknowledged and celebrated this great community, the heritage and history of a school in its 129th year, the strengths of…
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by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor 2022 Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2022 school year. Like many, I had hoped that the new school year would have started without any significant impacts of the pandemic. It is great to have students back on site and in our classrooms and I hope…
Read MoreDeputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mr Richard Brodrick Welcome to 2022. Schools offer fantastic opportunities to make fresh starts: every year is new; every term; every week. You are constantly presented with chances to review and change direction. As well, a Catholic school emphasises forgiveness, which reinforces the idea of rebirth or in our case a fresh…
Read MoreIntroduction from the New Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation
by Ms Carol Roberts Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation Introduction from the New Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation I wanted to take this opportunity, to introduce myself to the St Patrick’s College community, and to say a few words about my role, as the new Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation. I am thrilled to be…
Read More2023 Information Session – Thursday 21 October at 5.30 pm – Live Stream
The 2023 Information Session will be held on Thursday 21 October at 5.30 pm via Live Stream. Please join us to meet the Principal, Steven O’Connor as well as other key staff and students to discover about all the great benefits of a St Patrick’s College education for your son. To book your place, please…
Read MoreAugust 21, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Once again, we have been forced into a period of lockdown due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. St Patrick’s College is ever mindful of the impact on both wellbeing and on learning that this constant state of flux is having on all our students and staff.…
Read MoreOwn your piece of the Main Oval
For generations of boys at St Patrick’s College, our Main Oval has been their own personal field of dreams. Often regarded as one of the best playing surfaces in Ballarat, it has been the cherished home turf for thousands of footballers, cricketers, athletes, rugby players and general physical education students. Nearly every Old Collegian has…
Read More2021 Mental Health Care and Remote Learning
Mental Health Care and Remote Learning You are not alone. The St Patrick’s College Counselling Team would like you to know that our services are still being offered with access to online communication and counselling sessions for any student who needs support. If students, or their parents/carers have any questions or wellbeing concerns, please contact…
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