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Message Regarding Alcohol at School Functions
Important message from the Headmaster regarding alcohol at School functions St Patrick’s College takes very seriously its responsibility to provide a safe and caring environment for all students. It also believes strongly that its staff and current parents have a very important role to play in setting the right example in terms of responsibility and…
KRC Update – February 18, 2016
WIRED 2016 – The WIRED (Wide Interest Reading English Development) program for years 7 -“ 9 students at St Patrick’s College is in its eighth year. Best practice requires programs to be regularly reviewed to ensure they are meeting their stated goals and it is important to ensure that we measure outcomes of the program…
Senior School Report – February 18, 2016
The annual St Patrick’s College Swimming Carnival, will be held this Friday at the Eureka Pool. May I remind all boys in the Senior School wishing to be dismissed from the pool that they will need a letter from their parents confirming same. – Study skills-¦ Let’s focus on organisation. An integral part of being…
Mission Report – February 19, 2016
Through liturgy and service we have entered the Season of Lent. On Ash Wednesday we gathered in the O’Malley Gym to listen to the Gospel and receive the ashes on our foreheads. In the Gospel we heard the call to pray, fast and do good works in this Season, but do them for the right…
Careers Update – 4 February, 2016
Work Experience Week Some confusion has emerged about the official work experience week dates. So let me end the confusion here! The Queens Birthday, Monday 13 June, heralds the official commencement of the work experience ‘week’ (4 days only). However the three holiday weeks commencing- either 20 June, 27 June, or 4 July are each…
Year 7 2017 Enrolments Closing Soon
St Patrick’s College Year 7 2017 Enrolments closing soon St Patrick’s College prides itself on -‘raising fine boys to the status of great men’ and Enrolments for the Year 7 2017 school year will be closing soon. Please note that Enrolment Applications for students entering Year 7 in 2017 will close on Friday, February 12,…
Scholarships for 2017
St Patrick’s College Scholarships for 2017 To encourage and recognise the pursuit of excellence in all areas of school life, St Patrick’s College is offering Scholarships for Years 7, 10 and 11 entry level. Scholarships are available in the categories of academic excellence, art, performing arts, music, sport, leadership and general excellence. All categories have…
KRC Update – February 4, 2016
Opening hours for Term One: Please note the KRC opening hours. Boys have the opportunity to research, read or complete their homework until 5.30pm. With the regular acquisition of new books and magazines, games like Chess and Uno to play and computer access, the KRC offers a variety of things to do in a warm,…
Information Technology Update – February 4, 2016
1:1 ICT Devices College wide in 2016 It was wonderful to see all the boys return from holidays refreshed and enthusiastic to start a new year of academic studies. And this is a very significant year for the College in ICT as it is the first year all students across the College will be using…
Boarding Report – February 4, 2016
This past Christmas break brought with it for me mixed emotions. On the one hand there was much joy as Ainslie and I were able to celebrate Banjo’s first Christmas -“ our first as our little family -“ but on the other hand I received news upon the conclusion of the academic year that my…