Senior School Report – May 25, 2017

At the time of writing our Year 10s will be preparing for their -One night of homelessness-.- After this night many will have a better understanding of the circumstances which lead to people being homeless and have more empathy with them. This in spite of the fact the night is not without some enjoyment, they…

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Headmaster’s Message – May 26, 2017

Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last Friday, I had the great pleasure of recognising the contributions of four members of staff who have given 30 years of service to Catholic Education. This is a significant milestone which is worthy of special acknowledgement and celebration. Those staff members are: Mr Danny…

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2017 BAS Soccer – SPC d BCC Black

St Patrick’s College 13 defeated Ballarat College Black 0 GOALS: Lachlan Wright 3, Talan Flockhart 3, Tiernan Sommers 2, Mitch Ralston 2, Josh de Voogel, Darby Gaffney, Jude Jeandet BEST: Mitch Ralston, Josh DeVoogel, Talan Flockhart, Lachlan Wright, Alex Baker, Jack Gaffney, Alex Worthington A strong start to the BAS season saw St Patrick’s Seniors…

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Director of Sport Report – May 25, 2017

Please click on– this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –

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Year 10 Students Experience Night of Homelessness

Well done to the Year 10 students who participated in last night’s Night of Homelessness, gaining a first-hand appreciation of what it is like to be homeless. Students spent the night sleeping outside on College grounds, were constantly woken and asked to find a new location by teachers patrolling the school. After this night many…

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Rugby: 1st XV defeated by Brighton

St Patrick’s College 1st XV lost to Brighton Grammar- Full time: 19 -“ 33(HT 5-21)- Try scorers: Jesse Jury, Chris Tuitea, Edwin Sauvao Conversions: Pou Siola’a (2/3) 5 -“ Ethan Jessop 4 -“ Josh W-Stanton 3 -“ Charlie Pollard 2 -“ Josh Cooper 1 -“ Simon Porter I would first of all like to acknowledge…

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Headmaster’s reflection at EREA apology

Headmaster John Crowley delivered the following speech in Canberra on Thursday, June 1, 2017 as the College’s governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, delivered a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This reflection represents another significant step in the College’s journey towards reconciliation with victims and survivors. It follows more than…

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Rugby: 1st XV defeated by MGS

S. Patrick’s College 1st XV lost to- Melbourne Grammar (A) (03/06) Full time: 31 -“ 25(HT 10-17) Try scorers: Josh Cooper, Edwin Sauvao, Charlie Pollard Conversions: Pou Siola’a (2/3) Penalties: Pou Siola’a (2/2) – 5 -“ Josh Cooper 4 -“ Pou Siola’a 1 -“ Charlie Pollard 1 -“ Regan Champley 1 -“ Simon Porter 1…

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Heamdaster’s Message – June 8, 2017

Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, at the Aboretum in Canberra, I joined Principals from Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) schools throughout Australia to be a part of the formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The apology, delivered by the Executive Director, Dr Wayne Tinsey,…

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Senior School Report – June 8, 2017

Year 10, One Night of Homelessness Thank-you once again to Mr Taylor, Mr Clark and the many teachers who stayed out overnight so that our boys could gain some insight into the issues and conditions that the homeless are facing. Our boys embraced the evening with a respectful empathy, each one of them aware that…

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