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Update on plans for 2020 reunions
It was with much heartache that the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association (OCA) was forced to cancel its Term 2 reunion season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reunions for the graduating year levels of 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2015 were scheduled to be held in May. The OCA was also forced to cancel…
Donation of violin in honour of Old Collegian
St Patrick’s College has today been delighted to receive a donation of a classic old violin in honour of Old Collegian Valentine Knowles who attended the College from 1938-41. Valentine’s on Michael brought the fine instrument to the College today asking that it be used in the College’s music program. “My grandfather played this instrument…
Changes for students returning to school
With Year 11 and 12 students returning to school tomorrow (May 26, 2020) after the enforced COVID-19 home learning, some changes will be implemented to make sure the College is safe for all. Here, some of our student leaders, talk us through those changes.
Sports stars Short brothers talk about COVID-19 impact
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, competitive sport has come to a standstill. We have had a lot of disappointed boys who are missing out on playing sport for both St Patrick’s College and their community clubs. Likewise, Old Collegians playing sport at a professional level have also had their seasons and competitions heavily impacted. So,…
Teaching and Learning Report
by Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Save the Date! We now have some finite dates we can all work towards. Much planning has gone into preparing the staged return of our students. Stage One return – Tuesday, May 26 Unit 1 & 3 VCE, VET and all VCAL face to face classes…
Where are they now – Sam Brayshaw (SPC 2000-05)
The College recently reconnected with Sam Brayshaw (SPC 2000-05) who is loving his work as a group manager for the AFL Cape York House Foundation Groote Eylandt Transition Program, which helps remote Indigenous students access education in Cairns. The recent coronavirus pandemic has significantly affected the program, with video calling recently becoming the norm, but…
New Canteen Procedures
In response to Government requirements regarding social distancing and cash handling, the College has engaged Ultimate Schools to implement an online ordering system for the College canteen. The online ordering system will commence as of Tuesday, May 26 for lunch only. At this stage the canteen will not be available before school or during recess….
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum On Tuesday we look forward to the return of our VCE and VCAL students (including those Year 10’s who will be attending for their VCE classes). Most students and staff I have spoken to are looking forward to the return to face-to-face teaching. Teaching and learning…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken New developments in the KRC during remote learning We are excited to begin the process of welcoming our students back into the library space and are very pleased to be able to have rejuvenated some of the areas of the library over the period of…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie This Sunday we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus is taken up to heaven to mark the end of his earthly ministry. Matthew’s Gospel concludes with Jesus saying to his disciples, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples…