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Wellbeing Report – June 8, 2017
Travelling to and from St Patrick’s College Parents, please ensure that your son is aware of his responsibilities as a commuter and the need to adhere to the code of conduct fair and reasonably expected of all commuters regardless of whether they are a student of St Patrick’s College.- How a student travels to and…
Headmaster’s reflection at EREA apology
Headmaster John Crowley delivered the following speech in Canberra on Thursday, June 1, 2017 as the College’s governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, delivered a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This reflection represents another significant step in the College’s journey towards reconciliation with victims and survivors. It follows more than…
Wellbeing Report – May 25, 2017
Proposed Changes to the College Uniform After many months of hard work the Uniform Committee has tabled for consideration two amendments to the St Patricks College School uniform. Part of the change process is student and community consultation. Both changes are in relation to the Summer uniform (impacting terms one and four) and neither negate…
Wellbeing Report – May 11, 2017
Edmund Rice Day Sincere thanks to all parents and carer who supported the College with its celebration of Edmund Rice Day. It was greatly appreciated. Contact Details In an emergency situation where your son may be injured or ill, the ability to quickly make contact with parents is imperative. In the business of life, we…
Wellbeing Report – March 23, 2017
Dear Parents, The Year 10 Father and Son Night Tuesday 21st March I would like to congratulate the fathers and sons who attended this night. It has been running for three years and last Tuesday the numbers were increased from last year. The guest Facilitator, Bill Jennings, founder of Time and Space, always congratulates the…
World War History Trip
To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, St Patrick’s College is organising an international excursion in the 2018 Term 1 holidays to travel to France, Belgium and Germany. The aim of the trip will be to immerse students in the history of Australian soldiers, particularly Old Collegians from St…
Wellbeing Report – March 9, 2017
St Patrick’s Day Green Tie Fundraiser – Exodus community This year the Year 12 Student Council have decided to raise funds for the local organisation, West Wendouree Exodus Community. This a local organisation that our students have visited as part of our Social Justice experiences. It provides valuable assistance to the local community and reaches…
Wellbeing Report – February 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Pastoral Care Our new Pastoral Care program has begun in Years 7-9, in regular pastoral sessions. Please have conversations with your sons about what they are discussing. We really value the partnership with our parents. The Senior School program will begin later in the term. The recent Year 11 Seminar was the launch…
Wellbeing Report – February 9, 2017
Dear Parents, Welcome back to 2017. I hope your families are well and you have had a chance to spend time with your sons over the break. The greatest gift a parent can give to a child is time. St Patrick’s New Pastoral Care Program This year begins an exciting stage in the continuing social…
Wellbeing Report – December 1, 2016
Dear Parents, As the year draws quickly to a close I have some information to share and thank you for all your support of not only me but all our staff at St Patrick’s College in 2016. College Bike Sheds and General Safety. This term we have had some theft of bicycles from the College….