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Headmaster’s reflection at EREA apology
Headmaster John Crowley delivered the following speech in Canberra on Thursday, June 1, 2017 as the College’s governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, delivered a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This reflection represents another significant step in the College’s journey towards reconciliation with victims and survivors. It follows more than…
Headmaster’s Message – May 26, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last Friday, I had the great pleasure of recognising the contributions of four members of staff who have given 30 years of service to Catholic Education. This is a significant milestone which is worthy of special acknowledgement and celebration. Those staff members are: Mr Danny…
Headmaster’s Message – May 12, 2017
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last year in September, St Patrick’s College was involved in the EREA School Renewal Process. Occurring every five years, the School Renewal is an ongoing process of reflection on our authenticity as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Specifically, we are called to…
Headmaster’s Message – April 28, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Earlier today I sent home a letter notifying the community that, for personal reasons, Mr Gerard Sullivan, Deputy Headmaster, Staff and Student Wellbeing, has decided to step aside from his role for the remainder of 2017.- Since commencing at St Patrick’s College at the beginning…
Headmaster’s Message – March 24, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, There have been a number of significant moments this week which have reminded me of what a wonderfully generous and vibrant community we have at St Patrick’s College. In each of these special occasions, I have been acutely aware of students who are freely sharing…
Headmaster’s Message – March 9, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Recently I have had the great privilege of driving down to St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in South Melbourne with some senior students to assist with the operations of the soup van which provides food and support to people in St Kilda. The soup…
Headmaster’s Message – February 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, As you may be aware, as of August 1, 2016, all Victorian schools were required to meet the new- Ministerial Order No. 870 Child Safe Standards – Managing the risk of child abuse in schools, effective from the commencement of the 2017 school year. Essentially,…
Headmaster’s Message – February 10, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, and Students of St Patrick’s College, Year 7 and 9 Information Evening What a busy start to Term 1! I was absolutely delighted to see the number of parents and carers who were present at the recent Years 7 and 9 information evenings. I believe we had nearly 100% of Year…
College to install reflective garden
St Patrick’s College will install Ballarat’s first permanent monument in recognition of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse with the construction of a reflective garden at the front of the College. The enclosed garden will be a permanent, visible and accessible monument that will forever stand as a symbol of the College’s deep remorse…
Statement from Headmaster and the EREA
Dear Member of the St Patrick’s College Community, Statement of preparation for the coming release of the findings of the Royal Commission: Case Study 28 (Catholic Church Authorities in the Ballarat Diocese) This statement is issued jointly on behalf of St Patrick’s College and its governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). As you may…