St Pat’s News
College Chaplain Reflection – September 8, 2016
How can we make sense of the suffering we encounter in this life? This question came up a lot at World Youth Day. For some the question arose from a deep sense of solidarity and compassion for others who were suffering. For some the question was more personal; they were trying to understand where God…
Performing Arts Report – September 8, 2016
DAV Debating On Wednesday September 7, the Year 10 and Year 12 debating teams competed in the Octo Finals round of the DAV Finals. The Year 10 team featuring Oscar Grigg, Xavier O’Shea and Ryan Mulheron won their debate against Carey Baptist Grammar School. The Year 12 team featuring James Parini, David O’Doherty and Liam…
Middle School Report – September 8, 2016
Two weeks into my new role as Director of Middle School and it continues to be an eye opening experience. I have had the privilege of working through a number of issues with students and their families as we arrive at ways of moving forward with their boy to get the most out of the…
Information Technology Update – September 8, 2016
Protection for 1:1 Devices The issuing of 1:1 devices at the College is done with the intention that the device will be used by our boys over a 3 year period. As a result, it is really important that the boys do all they can to protect the 1:1 device so that it remains in…
Boarding Report – September 8, 2016
One of the many highlights of my time as Director of Boarding is the time spent with our boarders. Without the connection afforded to our Housemasters in their role each day the -‘unscheduled’ moments that I have are ones I cherish. In my role it is certainly a challenge to take the time to simply…
KRC Update – September 8, 2016
Book Week 2016 -“ Australia -“ Story country! Thank you to all students and staff who participated in the activities and competitions held in the KRC during Book Week.- We have had numerous competitions, a guest speaker, a celebration of stories for students, staff and SPC community members. The KRC staff have gone above and…
2017 Student Leaders announced
Dear Parents, Students and Staff of St Patrick’s College, Today it is a great honour to be able to announce the student leadership team for St Patrick’s College in 2017. The election process over the past month involved a detailed online vote involving students and staff, followed by a rigorous interview process whereby the candidates…
KRC update – August 25, 2016
Book Week celebrates Australian authors, illustrators and the best books published for the year. Organised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), this year’s theme is Australia! Story Country and we have lots of different activities in the KRC this week and next. You too can be involved as we would love our SPC…
Performing Arts Report – August 25, 2016
South Street -“ ACU Debating Challenge The Royal South Street ACU Debating Challenge concluded on Monday night with the students of St Patrick’s College having a great deal of success. Our Year 10 team consisting of Oscar Grigg, Xavier O’Shea and Ryan Mulheron were victorious in the Final of the Year 9/10 section against Loreto…
Director of Sport Report – August 25, 2016
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. – –