Senior
Archive of posts in the 'Senior' category
Duke of Edinburgh – Gold Qualifying Expedition
On Saturday 24 March, the St Patrick’s College Gold Duke of Edinburgh boys commenced their Qualifying Expedition. Heading up to the Myall Lakes National Park, these students embarked on a four day kayaking expedition which was planned by the students...
Year 10 Photography and Digital Media Residency
Sunday 11 and Monday 12 March, Year 10 Photography and Digital Media students participated in an overnight residency on Cockatoo Island. Students engaged in a sustained and workshop led approach to their own photographic making. Students used the historic and...
House and Age Athletics Championships
The 83rd Annual Athletics House and Age Championships were held onTuesday 20 March at the Sydney International Athletic Centre, Homebush. Congratulations to Crichton House for winning the carnival by a mere 12 points over last year’s victors, Hickey House. The...
Year 8 Camp
On Monday 5 March, Year 8 embarked on a four day camp at the Somerset Outdoor Learning Centre in Colo. Despite some light rainfall during the first two nights, this was hardly a hindrance for the boys who accepted the...
Year 8 Cyber Safety Awareness Day
On Wednesday 21 February, Year 8 students were involved in the Cyber Safety Awareness Day held at the College. The day included a range of activities designed to teach the boys responsible digital citizenship and allow them to understand the...
House and Age Swimming Championships
On Friday 16 February, the 74th Annual Swimming House and Age Championships took place at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Homebush. Hickey House once again claimed victory through a combination of outstanding swimming and excellent rates of participation, not to mention...
Year 9 Commerce Market Day
On Friday 11 August, Year 9 Commerce took part in the Annual Market Day. As a cornerstone of their current topic of study, Running a Business, students were placed into groups to form small businesses. Each small business was responsible...
Geography Excursion to Sydney Olympic Park
On Friday 11 August, four Year 9 Geography classes visited Sydney Olympic Park to undertake a fieldwork investigation. Students examined the historical and contemporary uses of land and resources in the area, explored the challenges and opportunities facing current and...
Geography Excursion to Sydney’s Northern Beaches
During week 4, students from Year 10 Geography undertook a field trip to Sydney’s northern beaches. Students applied geographical tools and skills they’ve learned in class to gather, analyse and communicate information regarding the topic of coastal management. By investigating...
Year 10 Work Experience
As part of the Careers Education programme, students in Year 10 undertake a week of work experience during the last week of Term Two. From learning about their skills and abilities, the changing work environment and applying for a job,...