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How Old Collegian AFL star Tom McDonald is coping with isolation
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,…
Middle School Report
With the imminent return to school set for Tuesday June 9, all Middle School staff are eagerly awaiting this opportunity of reconnecting with all of our students once again. We have had significant success providing learning for our boys whilst utilising the Online Remote and Flexible mode of delivery but there is a sense of…
Junior School Report
I wish to start by acknowledging the collective effort, by students, parents and staff, that has occurred and will continue as we transition back to on-site learning and teaching. The co-operation, patience and grit displayed has reinforced to me that we are all more capable than we think, and you can always develop new skills…
Careers Update
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Career News 19 May 2020 Happy reading! Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College and provides an insight into how our students and Old Collegians are staying motivated whilst their sport has been impacted during the pandemic. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sport Report Term 2, Week 6…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Mr Mike Silcock, Director of Boarding Boarding Bulletin Board (T2 22/05/20) You have heard so much from me of late and quite simply I would now say this – to our initial returning Boarders “welcome back”. To our Boarders following in a couple of weeks “keep going, your return is now insight”. A home…
Health and Safety at St Patrick’s College
As we return to face to face learning there are a few key health and safety messages which students, parents and staff will be required to follow whilst at the College: Hand Hygiene Hand sanitiser is located throughout the College. Soap, of course, is available in every bathroom. Each classroom has either hand sanitiser or…
Cancellation of Term 2 BAS Sport Competitions
Now that the State Government has clarified the plan for returning to school, it has also mandated ‘all inter-school sport events and competitions have been postponed until further notice’. Consequently, all Term 2 BAS Sport competitions have now been cancelled. We will try to offer opportunities later in the year if possible. This may be…
Acting Principal’s Message
By Acting Principal, Mr Stephen Hill We’re back! (well almost) Almost nine weeks ago the State Government announced that all Victorian schools would be implementing the Remote Schooling program. COVID-19 has required all members of the St Patrick’s College community to adjust and respond to what is truly a unique situation. Shifting to a remote…
2020 St Pat’s Has Talent Quest
As with so many other things in 2020, this year’s St Pat’s Has Talent competition has been very different from previous quests, but that does not mean the talent is in any way diminished. In fact, we have been thrilled by the time and commitment so many of our entrants have invested and the bravery…