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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day 2022 with annual luncheon
Nearly 90 people attended our annual Old Collegians’ Association St Patrick’s Day Luncheon in the OCA Pavilion, overlooking the Main Oval, on Thursday, 17 March. Old Collegians, staff, committee members and members of our student council enjoyed a relaxing afternoon listening to guest speaker Old Collegian Tony Joyce (SPC 1954-60), who shared many interesting stories…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken As we near the Easter festive season, I thought it timely to share a link with families. This may be more relevant to families with younger children; however, it does say it is for all ages. The Brightly: Raise Kids Who Love to Read site…
From the Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture
by Mr Tom Ferguson, Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture Thanks to all the parents, carers, students and teachers who participated in the recent rounds of interviews, it is great to see the school alive with community members back in the school corridors without masks! As you would now know, we have had to have…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Artist in Residence It was Vincent Van Gogh who once said, “I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream”. We are very fortunate at St Patrick’s College to have a vibrant, enriching and fulfilling Art faculty. Over the last weeks we have been blessed by the presence of…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Over the last two weeks we have held our parent/teacher/student interviews. When teachers, students and families are working in unison the best outcomes are achieved. I encourage our students to use the feedback positively from these interviews and to take up the challenge to increase or…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 1 Week 9
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert It has been a fortnight full of activities, learning experiences and achievements for our boarders. Our young people are encouraged to take up the College’s plethora of opportunities to enrich their boarding and school experience. The breadth of these experiences plays a crucial role in developing their character…
Mission Report
This week our Faith in Action Domain Leader, Mr Michael Weadon, shares a few thoughts about the opportunities open to our students. Thank you to our dedicated band of good young men who have volunteered to assist the community in several ways through our two Faith in Action groups. These are known as Faith in…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Well done to all, on your efforts in ensuring Term 1 has been a success. This is despite the obstacles that Covid isolation continues to present us with on a daily basis. Monday, January 31, seems like a long time ago when the Year 7’s entered…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance After a very busy start to the year, I would like to thank the students and families who have supported the performing arts co-curricular programs at The College. It has been so exciting to see the performing arts back in action. Twelve Angry Men The cast of…