St Pat’s News
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan Hello parents! As we continue to sail in unchartered waters the College leadership team is working hard being very proactive in our approach to addressing each of the challenges COVID-19 presents. Elsewhere in the Crest are detailed instructions about how we as a College will be ensuring continuity of…
March 19 – College update on COVID-19
Dear all members of the St Patrick’s College community, As the College works its way through all issues presenting as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) we thank you for your ongoing patience, co-operation and understanding. All teaching staff are working incredibly hard behind the scenes to ensure the continuity of online teaching and learning…
Senior School Report
by Hamish McCrum, Director of Senior School We find ourselves living in “interesting times”. This is not good. Our boys have coped well with many activities and some trips are cancelled – all prudent measures. Many were even excited/hopeful about schools being shut down early for holidays and returning late from holidays, without necessarily comprehending…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…