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By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School NAPLAN Throughout this week the Year 7 cohort completed four literacy and numeracy tests under exam conditions. The boys are to be congratulated in the manner in which they approached the tests, as it was evident there were some nerves and apprehension. Being placed under a…
Hand, foot and mouth disease notice
The College advises that students in Years 7, 8 and 12 have contracted hand, foot and mouth disease. The boys in question are under appropriate medical care. Outlined below are some general guidelines for your information. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a virus that causes a rash or blisters on the hands and…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School It was wonderful to welcome back all 472 Junior School students to SPC to commence Term 2, after a well-deserved Easter break. Seeing the boys eager to return to class, chatting to mates in the corridor and enjoying a run around at recess and lunch is…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Congratulations to students, parents and staff, on your efforts in ensuring Term 1 has been a success. Friday, January 29, seems like a long time ago when the Year 7’s entered the gates for the first time, with Year 8’s commencing on Monday, February 1. Many…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Six weeks of school have now been completed and we have witnessed many examples of growth, learning, transition, empathy, fun and friendship. Your son has now had a chance to meet all of his teachers, adjust to a new group of classmates, get involved in extra-curricular…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School A warm hello to all. The fourth week of Term 1 is now complete, and the vast majority of boys have made an exceptional start to the year in the Junior School. There has been quite a number of Year Level and College events that the…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Welcome to the 2021 school year at St Patrick’s College, especially to the Year 7’s and new Year 8 students. No doubt the summer break was full of rest and great experiences with your loved ones, be it on a holiday or just spending quality time…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Congratulations and well done to everyone on your efforts over the past eight weeks after returning from remote learning. I particularly want to acknowledge the boys and their families for all you have done during this time, especially as we are still operating under some COVID-19…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Junior School Crest Report – Week 8, Term 4 All is in readiness for the Junior School Exams to commence on Monday, November 30. Classes have been completing final assessments, revision booklets and practice questions over the last couple of weeks. I will not wish the…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School The year 2020 continues to deliver surprises, which has meant we have all continually had to adapt our personal, social and professional lives. From a Junior School perspective our new and current normal has been going for five weeks, since the return of students in week…