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Acting Headmaster’s Message – October 12, 2017
Welcome back to Term Four! The Term Three break seemed to come at just the right time for students and staff alike, providing a much needed opportunity for all to enjoy some quality time with family and friends and to begin planning and preparing for all that Term Four brings. EREA 10th Anniversary During the…
Headmaster’s Message – September 15, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, – The past two weeks have been an incredibly busy, yet exciting time in the life of St Patrick’s College. – Commencing with our Rugby, Football and Applied Learning Presentation Evenings, followed by last night’s Purton and Breach Oratory Competition and continuing with next…
2018 Student Leaders Announced
Dear Parents and Students of St Patrick’s College, Today it is a great honour to be able to announce the student leadership team for St Patrick’s College in 2018. The selection process over the past few weeks involved a detailed online vote involving students and staff, followed by a rigorous interview process whereby the candidates…
Headmaster’s Message – August 31, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Staff, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Education is, without doubt, one of the most consistently changing industries in our society. New programs, initiatives, curriculum and teaching pedagogies are constantly being written, debated, taught and tested. It is one of the reasons why teachers are so adept at change. It certainly…
Headmaster’s Message – August 17, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, This week I had the great pleasure of attending Simonds Stadium in Geelong to watch our 1st XVIII play in the Grand Final of the Herald-Sun Shield against St Bernard’s College, West Essendon. Despite being defeated by a small margin I, together with the entire…
Headmaster’s Message – August 3, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Next weekend the College hosts its annual Legends Dinner. As part of this evening, we formally acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of past students who have excelled in their particular fields of expertise. This year, we formally induct Chris Nolan as a Legend of the…
Headmaster’s Message – July 20, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome all members of the St Patrick’s College community back to school for Term 3. The commencement of the new semester signals an important milestone for all our Year 12 students in particular, who are now entering a…
St Patrick’s College Apology
The following is a transcript of the speech delivered by Headmaster John Crowley on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 where, on behalf of the College community, he offered this apology to those affected by crimes of child abuse committed by individuals historically connected with the College. A full video of the ceremony can be seen at…
Headmaster’s Message – June 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, As we approach the end of another busy term we draw breath and consider all of the important changes and conversations currently happening at St Patrick’s College. Each of these initiatives have, at their heart, the desire to improve the educational experiences and wellbeing…
Heamdaster’s Message – June 8, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, at the Aboretum in Canberra, I joined Principals from Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) schools throughout Australia to be a part of the formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The apology, delivered by the Executive Director, Dr Wayne Tinsey,…