St Pat’s News
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…
Rugby: 1st XV defeated by Brighton
St Patrick’s College 1st XV lost to Brighton Grammar- Full time: 19 -“ 33(HT 5-21)- Try scorers: Jesse Jury, Chris Tuitea, Edwin Sauvao Conversions: Pou Siola’a (2/3) 5 -“ Ethan Jessop 4 -“ Josh W-Stanton 3 -“ Charlie Pollard 2 -“ Josh Cooper 1 -“ Simon Porter I would first of all like to acknowledge…
Year 10 Students Experience Night of Homelessness
Well done to the Year 10 students who participated in last night’s Night of Homelessness, gaining a first-hand appreciation of what it is like to be homeless. Students spent the night sleeping outside on College grounds, were constantly woken and asked to find a new location by teachers patrolling the school. After this night many…
2017 BAS Soccer – SPC d BCC Black
St Patrick’s College 13 defeated Ballarat College Black 0 GOALS: Lachlan Wright 3, Talan Flockhart 3, Tiernan Sommers 2, Mitch Ralston 2, Josh de Voogel, Darby Gaffney, Jude Jeandet BEST: Mitch Ralston, Josh DeVoogel, Talan Flockhart, Lachlan Wright, Alex Baker, Jack Gaffney, Alex Worthington A strong start to the BAS season saw St Patrick’s Seniors…
Headmaster’s Message – May 26, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last Friday, I had the great pleasure of recognising the contributions of four members of staff who have given 30 years of service to Catholic Education. This is a significant milestone which is worthy of special acknowledgement and celebration. Those staff members are: Mr Danny…
Director of Sport Report – May 25, 2017
Please click on– this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Senior School Report – May 25, 2017
At the time of writing our Year 10s will be preparing for their -One night of homelessness-.- After this night many will have a better understanding of the circumstances which lead to people being homeless and have more empathy with them. This in spite of the fact the night is not without some enjoyment, they…
Mission Report – May 25, 2017
Our reality as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition requires constant care and nurturing. The -‘life and health’ of our community is not measured by some set key performance indicators applied to a functional machine. Our reality is grounded in all the relationships of all the people that choose to be part of…
Information Technology Update – May 25, 2017
Responsible ICT Usage At the start of the year all students and parents signed the College 1:1 device agreement. This agreement clearly outlines the guidelines and conditions that students need to follow while using their device at school. This agreement clearly states that: apps such as Snapchat, Kik, Instagram and Tumblr are not to be…
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…