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Sustainability at St Patrick’s College
by Mr Michael Weadon, Sustainability Co-ordinator The cry of the earth is the cry of the poor St Patrick’s College as a catholic institution is particularly concerned about treading lightly on this earth. As the Pope once said ‘live simply so others may simply live.’ As a result, we are encouraging all members of the…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Year 9 Queenscliff/Anglesea Camps In Week 6 of Term 1 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…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School A warm hello to all. The third 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…
From the Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture
by Mr Tom Ferguson, Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture Over the past two weeks we have had the opportunity to immerse the boys in a range of events across the College; Year 7 camps, Pastoral Care programs and the Academic Assembly. Adapting these events and programs to ensure the safety of staff and students…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” (Ps 46:10) Our year is underway, and we are mostly returning to the busy routines disrupted by the pandemic. We keep in our prayers those students,…
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 1 Week 3
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Academic Assembly This week we gathered to celebrate the academic achievements and efforts of our Year 12 students from 2021 and students across Years 7-11 in the form of the Chris Nolan and Principal’s Academic Excellence Awards for Semester 2, 2021. As a school, our core business is teaching and…
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 below links to view the current Careers News. Career News, 9 March 2022 CareerToolsNewsletterMarch2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert The past two weeks have seen the highs and lows of boarding. Unfortunately, COVID struck, which resulted in many positive cases and close contacts. I am grateful to the students and boarding staff for managing this tricky situation. The efforts from everyone have seen our COVID positive numbers…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mr Richard Brodrick Three weeks have come and gone, seemingly in the blink of an eye. Personally, my transition to St Patrick’s College has been very enjoyable. The openness and friendliness of the staff and students has made it easier to feel a part of the community – something which is very…