News
From the Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture
by Mr Tom Ferguson, Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture Reflecting on the events of recent weeks has, in my mind, emphasised the importance of the communities in which we live, work and participate. The swimming carnival was symbolic of the joy found in the relationships between staff and students, with all those present enjoying…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Community News I am sure that many have heard the very sad news of the unexpected passing of two former members of the St Patrick’s College community in recent days. The staff at St Pat’s were very sad to hear of the deaths of Stephanie Carswell and James Petrie. Steph…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Once again our First Crew were unable to win the Head of the Lake, however they took some consolation by finishing well to take out second place. Congratulations to Grammar, they were clearly the best crew on the day. For crews at various levels from all…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mr Richard Brodrick I have been really impressed by the Year 12 cohort and the example they have set for the rest of the student body. From the first day when the members of the Student Council were at the front gate welcoming the new Year 7s, they have continued to demonstrate…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Seven weeks of school have now been completed and we have witnessed many examples of growth, learning, transition, fun and friendship. Your son has now had a chance to meet all his teachers, adjust to a new group of classmates, get involved in extra-curricular activities and…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert It was a nice feeling to get to the halfway mark of term. Our boys were exhausted and in need of rest so they could recharge to finish the term well. Despite the many challenges our boarding community has faced in the past five weeks, including COVID, learning…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie March 17 is of course St Patrick’s Day. As well as green donuts for every student we celebrated the day with Mass, led by College Patron, Bishop Paul Bird, and College Chaplain, Fr Eladio Lizada. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance Twelve Angry Men Rehearsals of the 2022 College Play, Twelve Angry Men, are in full swing. The cast are busy preparing ahead of production week in May. Keep your eyes peeled for ticket information at the start of term 2! A huge thank you to the SPC…
Director of Curriculum
From the Director of Curriculum, Mr Damian Kinnersly NAPLAN In 2022 St Patrick’s College will be administering the NAPLAN test in an electronic format. In preparing for this there will be a Coordinated Practice Test (CPT) taking place on March 24. The purpose of this test is for NAPLAN to test the College’s capabilities, the…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Overdue Library Books Overdue library books are an issue that we have thought over carefully. While it is never our intention to discourage boys from borrowing due to the fear of losing or damaging a book, it is very much our intent to encourage boys…
