St Pat’s News
Social Justice News – November 4, 2016
As the spring weather fluctuates from cold to warm, sometimes in one day, sometimes in the space of 10 minutes, it is easy to get lost in a state of frustration. Within this state can come a sense of wanting the weather to be constant, stable, warm, and nourishing. However, the individual nuances of the…
Headmaster’s Message – November 4, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last week we were all deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Old Collegian Jacob Everett (SPC 2011-15), a young man who was popular with students and staff and who was only just embarking on his path towards manhood. Last Thursday I drove out…
Middle School Report – November 3, 2016
As part of St Patrick’s ongoing commitment to develop and deliver classroom programs which integrate contemporary teaching and learning pedagogy to meet the diverse learning needs of our students, the College has initiated a detailed review of the Middle School Program in preparation for 2018. One of the key contributors to this review will be…
Junior School Report – November 3, 2016
Junior School Exams Junior School exams will take place between December 1-7. Over the coming weeks subject teachers will be working with boys to assist them with the planning of their study and preparation for exams. It is an expectation that boys sit exams. It would be appreciated if dental and medical appointments not be…
Director of Sport Report – November 3, 2016
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Wellbeing Report – November 3, 2016
The Importance of Student Leadership and Student Voice When students are listened to and given the opportunity to lead and choose, both in class and the broader school, their engagement to learning and school culture increases. This is a win-win outcome for parents, students and teachers.- There are range of ways that we are placing…
Mission Report – November 3, 2016
One of the privileges of a school is the responsibility of constantly asking questions. A rigorous curriculum should offer every student a sequence of timely and important questions that invite them into a deeper understanding of a meaningful life. This understanding then evolves into the further questions of taking on the worthwhile commitments that define…
Boarding Report – November 3, 2016
At the moment the College is undertaking an exploration into our statement of -Raising fine boys to the status of great men-. At its core it must surely refer to a journey and not one that we will necessarily see the conclusion to. We equip all those that walk through our gates with the skills…
Information Technology Update – November 3, 2016
Year 9 Parent Decision to Return or Buy College Supplied iPad A letter will soon be sent to all Year 9 parents asking if you wish to purchase or return the College supplied iPad your son has been using for the last 3 years. At the start of the 2014 school year, your son was…
Performing Arts report – October 20, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Our Junior School production of William Shakespeare’s -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- is being performed this week on Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21 at 7:30pm in the Sir Bernard Heinz Theatre. The production was going to be performed in the College Gardens however with strong winds and rain forecast, the…