Mission and Values

Our Mission: Bringing the Vision to Fruition…

Our Catholic Faith
We provide hope by making Jesus present, through proclaiming, sharing and celebrating our Catholic faith.

We express our faith through our service of others.

In the Spirit of Edmund Rice
We welcome all boys who wish to honour our tradition, commit themselves to our values and contribute to our story.

We develop young men who will serve the College and shape society with compassion and justice.

Teaching and Learning
We provide a holistic and engaging education that is accessible to all boys.

We provide curriculum that is challenging and relevant to the needs of each learner using appropriate technology and engaging methodologies informed by good pedagogy.

We foster a personal responsibility for learning as a lifetime’s work.

We have committed and highly accomplished staff who will be professionally skilled, rewarded and publicly acknowledged.

We provide excellent resources and facilities which enhance learning and teaching.

Tradition
We recognise, respect and build on our St Patrick’s tradition of excellence for boys in a joyful celebration of emerging manhood.

Pastoral Care
We value and nurture the uniqueness of each individual within our community.We provide a school environment where all feel safe and happy.

Communication
We recognise the family as the primary educators of our students and collaborate with parents for the development of their sons.

We communicate effectively with all members of our community of students, staff, families, clergy and Old Collegians and the wider society.

St Patrick’s College Values ….
Our vision and mission are underpinned by our community’s commitment to bear witness to the following shared values as modelled by Jesus Christ and Edmund Rice:

  • Justice
  • Commitment & Endeavour
  • Respect
  • Honouring Diversity
  • Responsibility 
  • Compassion
  • Honesty           

St Patrick's College Chapel