Our Identity
The College dares to be Catholic, not in a triumphant and exclusive way but with honesty and simplicity. We are proud of our Christian Brothers heritage and seek to follow Blessed Edmund's example by making the Gospel a living reality in our communities.
Spirituality & Formation
Spirituality is that which gives us life and ‘wakes us up’! It is very closely tied to our faith formation in the College environment, but it also allows for a deepening of the heart in a multitude of ways, both...
EREA
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) is the network of schools, entities and offices offering a Catholic education in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. Established by the Christian Brothers in 2007, EREA has responsibility for the schools operated by the...
The Edmund Rice Walk
At the core of the 2016 College Strategic Plan and guided by the EREA Charter, is the recognition and celebration of Our Identity as a school in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. In order for our community to...
Reconciliation
The Strathfield Municipality, including the land upon which St Patrick’s stands, was once inhabited by the Wangal clan of the Darug tribe. The Wangal clan’s territory was known as Wanne and it originally extended from the suburbs of Birchgrove and...
Crest, Anthem and War Cry
CREST The Shield: With its chevrons and bars, it is a symbol of strength and fortitude. The Motto: ‘Luceat Lux Vestra’ (Let your light shine) is found in the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel just after Christ’s preaching the Beatitudes...
College Houses
The aim of the house system at St Patrick’s College is to provide each student with the opportunity to contribute in some way to different areas of College life. A healthy competitive environment allows students from different year groups to...