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Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance Rehearsals for the Term 3 Play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, were in full swing, unfortunately the performance will not go ahead. 20 students from Years 7-12 have been rehearsing for the Term 3 play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, with enthusiasm and professionalism. I have no doubt the…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 3 Week 4
Boarding Bulletin Board
As we find ourselves at the beginning of another period of remote learning, I am again reminded of the resilience and adaptability of our Boarders. The uncertainty and unpredictability of each passing week is hard to comprehend yet every day, Boarders living away from their homes, some 50km away, others 3,000km away, take it in…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie A common human experience is the sense of connection one enjoys in quiet and solitary moment with nature. It may be the sunrise or sunset enjoyed on a beach or hilltop with no-one else around. Alternatively, it may be listening to running water and birds, uninterrupted by any…
St Patrick’s College Certare Bursary
St Patrick’s College is excited to announce the creation of a new annual bursary which will acknowledge great achievements by Year 10 students. A generous donation from a man with close familial connections to St Patrick’s College has enabled the creation of the ongoing Certare Bursary, being offered to at least one Year 10 student…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum At the time of writing we find ourselves back in remote learning. Remote teaching and learning pose many challenges and difficulties. Staying physically and mentally healthy are two of them. Effective teaching and learning under these conditions are also challenges for all of us. There will be many…
Remote Learning – Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
In these strange and unusual times, stress and anxiety can quickly become a point of focus for all of us – students, parents and staff. It is important to be conscious of your own wellbeing needs in these difficult times. Please take note that there are a range of external providers who can be utilised…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Teaching and Learning The sudden return to remote learning has required considerable adjustment and adaption of our courses and planned classwork. We appreciate families have also had to quickly prepare for all that will be involved in having their boys learning from home. As you may…
Careers Update
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Careers News 3 August 2020 Happy reading! Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Acting Principal’s Message
By Acting Principal, Mr Stephen Hill August 8 – The feast day of Australia’s first Saint, Mary MacKillop In more usual times, the College would gather as a whole school this week to celebrate the feast day of Australia’s first Saint, Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop was committed to serving the poor – to going to…