St Patrick’s College is a Catholic school in which education in faith has a privileged place along with the pursuit of excellence in academic and general education. It is a school under the care of the Christian Brothers.

In accepting an offer of enrolment at the College parents and their sons undertake to participate actively in the life of the school and to work together with the teachers, brothers and pastors to build a community in which the best possible education is offered.

To this end I/we agree with the following conditions of enrolment and to support their maintenance whilstever my/our son is enrolled at the College.

i. All students take part in all aspects of the College’s Religious Education programme. This programme includes Religious Education lessons, the celebration of Mass and paraliturgies, involvement in community service and witness, prayer, retreats, camps and in the entire College environment. Ideally the work of the College in this regard is based upon home life and supported by it.

ii. All students assume responsibility, with the help of their teachers, for their own work in class, bookwork, homework and study and for the prompt submission of all essays, projects, assignments and tasks.

iii. Politeness and respect for others are an essential part of College life.

iv. While travelling to and from the College and during College endorsed activities, students are to be courteous, co-operative and well behaved.

v. College authority extends from the time students leave home until they arrive home again. During this time smoking and using alcohol or drugs is forbidden. The College, however, cannot accept legal responsibility for students whilst not under the direct supervision of staff.

vi. Whilst under College authority, all students are expected to maintain a high standard of self discipline and to conduct themselves in a well behaved manner particularly in accordance with the standards contained in the College diary. The College reserves the right to ensure that these high standards are maintained and expects parents to support these justifiable expectations.

vii. Punctuality, and regular attendance at the College at all lessons throughout each College term are mandatory. Attendance at times prescribed by the College including week night and weekend occasions is expected.

viii. The co-curricular and extra-curricular activities beyond the ordinary hours of school are a necessary part of the College’s programme. Students are enrolled on the understanding that they join in sports, retreats, class camps, excursions and similar activities.

ix. Students who have the ability and physical fitness and are chosen to represent the College in sport will do so willingly, enthusiastically and conscientiously as a way of building up College spirit. Commitment to College sport and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities has a priority over all other commitments.

x. Full College uniform at times prescribed and as designated as the standard is to be worn. Full sport and other specialist uniforms are to be worn.

xi. The College is a non-profit organisation where expenses are shared by all parents, and so all are to pay fees promptly by no later than the due date. In particularly difficult circumstances, parents may consult confidentially with the Bursar or Headmaster on the payment of College fees and prior to their due date.

In particular, contributions to the Building Fund at least at the suggested level are anticipated. Contributions in excess of this suggested level are especially received.

xii. All parents actively support the College through involvement in the canteen, chapel cleaning, learning support, social justice initiatives, Parents’ and Friends’ meetings, special community celebrations, parent/teacher interviews, sport, etc.