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Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie Lent is the season for personal conversion. Our Catholic tradition says that this may be aided by three practices that deepen our friendship with Jesus: Prayer, where we spend time abiding in the loving presence of God Fasting and abstinence, where we actively gain control over our earthly…
2020 BAS Swimming Championships
By Ms Louise Macquire BAS Swimming Carnival Following the House Swimming Sports in Week 4, we participated in the 2020 BAS Swimming Carnival on Wednesday, March 11. With a strong team of 32, ranging from Year 7 to Year 12, all swimmers swam their hearts out and we are very proud of them. Student leaders…
March 17 – College Update on COVID-19
Dear all members of the St Patrick’s College community, Happy St Patrick’s Day. While we were saddened to have to cancel our traditional St Patrick’s Day Mass and Assembly today we were fortunate to be able to celebrate by delivering giant, green donuts to each student and staff member which helped to bring smiles to…
March 18 – College Update on COVID-19
Dear all members of the St Patrick’s College community, You are all probably aware that Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this morning that schools will remain open at this stage. This decision by the Federal Government, in unison with all State and Territory Governments, follows the advice of Chief Medical Officers that to close schools…
Pathways and Applied Learning
From the Director of Pathways and Applied Learning, Mr Damian Kinnersly Dear Parents and members of the St Patrick’s community, At present all VCAL and VET classes (both internal and external programs) are continuing to run as scheduled. If the College is required to close, please understand that the College will be advised by the…
Performing Arts Report
by Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance Performing Arts – The House Theatre Sports Competition 2020 Champions: Keniry This year the first ever House Theatre Sports Competition was hugely successful due to the enthusiastic participation of students from across the whole school. We had four rounds of tight competition and they soon became the highlight…
Mental health care and COVID-19
By Rebecca Petrie, College Psychologist Mental health care and COVID-19 Certain people who access a Mental Health Treatment Plan with a psychologist, can maintain their access to these services while self-isolating or in quarantine. Many private psychologists and clinics have set up teleconferencing services, so you may still be able to access your usual care…
Boarding Bulletin Board
By Director of Boarding, Mr Mike Silcock ‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T1 18/03/20) News around the Boarding Precinct Reflection – Director of Boarding People may have been forgiven, this past fortnight, for not having their full focus on the essentials that we are tasked to fulfill. Whilst the world remains gripped by the current global…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides a wrap-up of all sporting activities at the College. To view the sports report please click on the link below. Sports Report Term 1 Week 8 2020
Junior School Report
by Acting Director of the Junior School, Mr Gerard Willis As we look towards the end of the first term and all the unprecedented events that have unfolded in these last two weeks, one thing that has remained constant is the continued dedication of our staff to the day to day operation of our learning…