News
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Unfortunately, we were unable to hold our Academic Assembly in our normal way this semester. However, we did present our young men with various academic awards this week: Chris Nolan Certificates for Academic Achievement, Unit Three (Year 12) Awards to students who were leading at the…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Academic Assembly The College’s Academic Assembly (Chris Nolan awards) had been postponed to Tuesday, August 17. Obviously due to COVID restrictions we were unable to hold this assembly in its normal format on that date. It was decided to change the format, so we were still…
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 6
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Semester 1 Academic Awards – Chris Nolan and Academic Endeavour Awards During the course of this week I had the great pleasure of presenting certificates to boys who had achieved an Academic Endeavour Award and/or a Chris Nolan Award based on their efforts during the course of Semester 1, 2021….
Teaching and Learning Report – Tutoring Available for students from Year 7-11
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov We are offering a range of tutoring opportunities for students in Years 7 – 11. VCE Units 3/4 subjects have additional tutoring times set by their faculties. Students don’t need to attend the whole time and there’s no need to book. We encourage students to just…
August 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….
2022 Student Council announced
Following an extensive selection process which involved written applications, interviews, feedback from staff and a student vote, the College Principal Steven O’Connor is today pleased to announce the following Student Leadership positions for 2022. College Captain: James Clark College Vice Captains: Zenon Czulij and Isaac Hucker House Captains and Vice Captains: Galvin: Jesse Cairns (Captain)…
August 30, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, The College has received the following information from the Victorian Government regarding vaccinations for students. I encourage you to read this information. As part of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, all Victorian school students aged 16 years and above are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19…
Francis (Frank) Walsh AM QC (SPC 1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Francis (Frank) Walsh AM QC (SPC 1948) on June 26, 2021. A funeral was held at St Theresa’s Church in Essendon on July 5. Tributes remembered Frank as a “tireless worker at the Bar” who was “renowned for his energy and determination. He was the…
Performing Arts Report – Purton Oratory Competition
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance The 2021 Purton Oratory Competition – Thursday, August 26 COVID strikes again but our debating and public speaking staff and students were not deterred by the latest lock down. It was the 80th iteration of this esteemed event and given the unique circumstances and wonderful talent on…