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Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie May 2020 be a year filled with every grace and blessing for the families of St Patrick’s College, with a special prayer for our families joining us for the first time. Education is an adventure that is at the living heart of the Catholic tradition, for Jesus spent…
Former College Captain Chris Henderson addresses 2020 Academic Assembly
Chris Henderson attended St Patrick’s College from 1986 to 1991 and was the College Captain that year. Chris has enjoyed a successful career in high level management working in human resources and recruitment companies. However his life took a sudden unexpected twist three years ago when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Chris refused to…
Principal’s address to 2020 Academic Assembly
Following is a transcript of the speech delivered by Principal John Crowley at the 2020 Academic Assembly which was held in the Br W.T. O’Malley Sports Centre on Tuesday, February 11. You can also watch a video of Mr Crowley delivering the speech at the bottom of this page. “Welcome to all our invited guests,…
2019 College Dux address to 2020 Academic Assembly
Following is a transcript of the speech delivered by 2019 College Dux Matthew Duffy at the 2020 Academic Assembly which was held in the Br W.T. O’Malley Sports Centre on Tuesday, February 11. “Brothers of the clover, ladies and gentlemen, invited guests. To those of you I know and those of you I haven’t met……
Principal John Crowley to take up position at St Kevin’s College
Please read the following statement, see below, released earlier today, from Edmund Rice Education Australia executive director Wayne Tinsey: 19 February 2020 Dear Parents and Staff, I write today with significant news about the leadership of St Patrick’s College. In light of the announcement of the resignation of Mr Stephen Russell as Principal of…
Director of Studies Report – Academic Assembly 2020
by Director of Studies, Mrs Julia Petrov Last week, at our annual Academic Assembly, we recognised the academic excellence of our high achieving VCE and VET students. We also acknowledged students whose aggregated performance in all Semester Two assessment tasks placed them in the top 15% of their year level with a Chris Nolan Award….
Boarding Bulletin Board
By Director of Boarding, Mr Mike Silcock News around the Boarding Precinct The first few weeks has been a hive of activity within our Boarding Community. On Saturday 8th February our Boarders, accompanied by our Boarding staff, went for a day trip to the Geelong foreshore. This activity is a favourite amongst our Boarders as…
Junior School Report
by Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School A warm hello to all. The fourth week of Term 1 is now complete, and the vast majority of boys have made an exceptional start to the year in the Junior School. There has been quite a number of year level and College events that the boys…
Middle School Report
Year 9 Queenscliff Camp Over the coming weeks the Year 9 students will attend the first of their experiential experiences. By now you will have received their information letter and permission form via PAM. This needs to be attended to with permission granted and the medical profile update otherwise you son cannot attend the camp….
St Patrick’s College Embarks on Energy Efficient Initiatives
St Patrick’s College is embarking on a move towards becoming a more sustainable school with the planned installation of solar panels and an increased focus on the use of LED lighting at the College. For the first time St Patrick’s College is installing approximately 390 solar panels at the College in an effort to enhance…