St Pat’s News
Temporary return to remote and flexible learning from Monday, May 31
Thursday, May 27, 2021 Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, As you may be aware the State Government has today announced a seven-day lockdown to help combat the growing COVID-19 outbreak. We understand this presents another challenging time for us all and will cause some distress in our community. Your ongoing understanding…
May 27 – College Update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, As you may be aware the State Government has today announced a seven-day lockdown to help combat the growing COVID-19 outbreak. We understand this presents another challenging time for us all and will cause some distress in our community. Your ongoing understanding and support is always…
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 2 Week 6
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie You send forth your spirit, and they are created, And you renew the face of the earth. (Ps 104:30). Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday, commemorating when the Holy Spirit came down on the Apostles. The Missal states that the …event of Pentecost marks the beginning of the time…
Boarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct On Sunday May 23, we welcomed over 100 friends and family to our term 2 Family Dinner and Mass, coinciding with Reconciliation Week. The Mass was a wonderful celebration which concluded with the attending boarders and day students receiving a candle on the alter. This was then followed by a…
Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways integration into the VCE
Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways integration into the VCE In November 2019, the Victorian State Government commissioned a review, completed by John Firth, into the vocational and applied learning pathways in senior secondary schooling. This review had two major aims: to ensure all Victorian secondary school students have access to high-quality vocational and applied learning…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Staffing A big thank you to Peter Brady, who has filled in for Margie Dodd in the role of Year 7 Co-Ordinator since late Term 1. Peter has now finished that stint and will enjoy retirement. Elizabeth Till is now in the role until the end…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School This week is an ideal opportunity to remind all of our boys about their responsible use of ICT. All of our boys have been reminded that it is necessary for them to become familiar with the Responsible ICT Usage and ICT Device Protocol documents that are…
May 25, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Sadly, as you may be aware, the Victorian Government has today announced a series of restrictions on people in the Greater Melbourne area, brought about by a COVID outbreak in the city’s northern suburbs. While Melbourne residents are still permitted to visit regional Victoria, they carry…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan On May 5, the College celebrated Edmund Rice Day. Following a whole school liturgy celebrated in the O’Malley gym the boys embarked upon the traditional walkathon. Despite torrential rain on the previous day, the weather was perfect. Our students enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie of their mates as they…