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Wellbeing Report – December 3, 2015
It is time to start putting the pace and demands of the school year behind us, and turn to the most important things that Christmas brings; family and the gift of the Christ child, who in his birth completes the Holy Family, of which all our own families are an echo and a part. Families…
Announcement of new Deputy Headmaster
Dear Friends and Colleagues It is with much pleasure that I announce that Mr Gerard Sullivan (pictured) has been appointed to the position of Deputy Headmaster -“ Student and Staff Wellbeing, effective from January 2016. Gerard has considerable experience in Catholic schools and has held a variety of middle and senior leadership positions. He is…
Wellbeing Report – November 19, 2015
Speech Night Thank you to the parents and boys who supported the event, and a particular thanks to those staff who organised and ran the evening, including preparing the boys to ensure it was a fitting way to mark their achievements in 2015. A community that celebrates the achievements of its members is a strong…
Wellbeing Report – November 5, 2015
Remembrance Day Music is a universal language and possibly the most widespread form of creative expression used by people, young and old. A simple piece of evidence is in the number of people around the place wearing earphones. From celebration to mourning, anthem to lullaby, music accompanies our deepest human experiences. On Tuesday 10 November,…
2017 Year 7 Information night
2017 Year 7 Information Evening St Patrick’s College warmly invites all families to attend our forthcoming 2017 Year 7 Information Evening. The evening will include information sessions, tours of the College and supper for parents and students. For more details, phone College Registrar- Lorrie Liston on 5322 4449 or email lliston@stpats.vic.edu.au What:– St Patrick’s College…
Wellbeing Report – October 22, 2015
Our Year 12 students effectively finished 13 years of schooling this week, as formal lessons end in preparation for final examinations and graduation. The school community had an opportunity to farewell the Year 12 cohort at a college assembly last Tuesday where Fr James Kerr offered the boys a blessing. The presence of parents at…
Student Council elected for 2016
The student leaders for 2016 at St Patrick’s College have been announced. John Brodie will captain the College in 2016 and will have Hasker Dawborn and David O’Doherty as his Vice Captains. The trio were announced as the student leaders during the full school Transfer of Leadership Assembly which was held in Br W. T….
Wellbeing Report – October 8, 2015
Our Year 12 students will effectively finish 13 years of schooling in less than two weeks, as formal lessons end in preparation for final examinations and graduation. The school community will have an opportunity to farewell these students accordingly at the Year 12 Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday October 21. This will be followed by exams…
Wellbeing Report – September 10, 2015
Despite a hint of spring Term 3 has continued to be cold and wintery, so a break for two weeks will be welcomed by many. On more immediate matters, Year 12 students undertake trial examinations during the school holiday break. Their course work is largely completed and their subject teachers have exerted all their efforts…
Australian Catholic Youth Festival Information
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It exists to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their faith and participate in the vitality of the Church in Australia. The three day festival involves a celebration of faith through prayer, music,…