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Former College Captain Chris Henderson addresses 2020 Academic Assembly
Chris Henderson attended St Patrick’s College from 1986 to 1991 and was the College Captain that year. Chris has enjoyed a successful career in high level management working in human resources and recruitment companies. However his life took a sudden unexpected twist three years ago when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Chris refused to…
Careers Update
By Careers and Transition Manager, Mr Anthony Meehan Weekly Career News February 2020 Welcome back! You have just come back to school and if you are reading this, chances are that you are thinking about exploring your career and pathway options. It’s never too early to start thinking about career ideas, researching your options, developing…
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, Carers, Staff, and Students of St Patrick’s College, Welcome back to the 2020 school year. While it has been an incredibly busy start, it is wonderful to see our students return each year, ready for the journey ahead. In writing this first Crest for 2020, I am ever mindful that the summer break…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides a wrap-up of all sporting activities at the College. To view the sports report please click on the link below. Sports Report Term 1 Week 2
Year 7 students receive new laptops
There was plenty of excitement among our new Year 7 students this week as the boys received their new laptop devices. Emblazoned with St Patrick’s College colours, each device will last the new Year 7 boys for three years. In 2020 the College is merging its Senior and Junior Digital Learning Device programs (also known…
Old Collegian wins role in musical production
Congratulations to Old Collegian and former College Vice Captain Luke Wilson (SPC 2008-13), pictured, who has won a role in the upcoming production of “50 Shades: The Musical Parody” which will be played at Her Majesty’s Theatre later this month. Luke was a fantastic participant in school productions in his time at SPC and says…
Personal Electronic Devices Policy – 2020
In line with the changes to the Education and Training Reform Act (2006) St Patrick’s College has made significant changes to the Personal Electronic Devices Policy. For the purposes of this policy Personal Electronic devices include iPods, mobile phones, MP3 players, iPads, Air Pods, Smart Watches and headphones. Summary of Changes • From Term 1…
Year 12 students build St Patrick’s College in Minecraft
Written by Head of Computing Faculty Mr Ian Fernee The connection to 1431 Sturt Street is something that Old Boy’s of St Patrick’s College hold very dear. Whilst the community makes up the experiences of secondary school life, the location frames the experiences that students come away with. Since May 2019, several Senior School boys…
2019 VCE and VCAL results
Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning Mr Stephen Hill provides the following full report on the College’s 2019 VCE and VCAL results: “The month of December is a significant one for all Year 12 students across the state. Not only does it mark the official end of secondary school for these students, it is also…
A reflection of Boarding in 2019
By Director of Boarding, Mr Mike Silcock It would be easy to identify the wonderful precinct that we all reside in as a key strength of our Boarding program. It is unrivalled in Victoria, if not across Australia, and allows us to operate in a space conducive to providing the optimum care for our Boarders….