Yearly Archives
Archive criteria : 2017
Class of 2017 HSC Results
Our College is a non-selective, comprehensive Catholic boys’ school in the Edmund Rice tradition. We accept enrolments from boys not based on their academic ability or potential, but rather on the desire of families for a Catholic education. It is...
75th Anniversary of the Kokoda Track
Most Australians have heard of the Kokoda Track, but few truly understand the significance of the campaign. In 1942, Australian and Papuan land forces navigated mountainous jungle terrain in order to halt a Japanese offensive. Their service and sacrifice protected...
Dr Bruce Pearson Workshop
The Wind Ensemble welcomed Dr Bruce Pearson an internationally known author, composer, clinician, and conductor from the United States on Wednesday 18 October 2017. Students were treated to an extremely successful workshop which included students from Years 7 to 10....
St Patrick’s College, Strathfield Apology
On Monday 27 November, the College held an Apology for victims and survivors of historical sexual and physical abuse. For all those who were unable to attend but would like to read the full Apology, please click on the following...
Launch of the Edmund Rice Walk
On Wednesday 11 October, St Patrick’s College launched the Edmund Rice Walk, a pilgrimage around the College grounds with seven plaques reflecting key stages of Edmund’s story; Birth, Emergence, Tragedy, Revelation, Beginnings, Mission, Legacy. The Walk has been developed to...
SPC Artist in Residence
During the late 1990s and early 2000s the College’s then Visual Arts Department ran a successful Artist in Residence Programme. A number of highly respected Australian artists, such as Joe Frost, Kim Spooner and Bronwyn Bancroft came to the College...
Year 5 Grandparents’ Day
Last Thursday, the Junior School hosted over 260 grandparents of our Year 5 boys for the Annual Grandparents’ Day. After morning Mass and morning tea, the students had the opportunity to hear the grandparents talk about the past, present and...
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...
Performing Arts Showcase
The annual Performing Arts Showcase concert was held on Saturday evening 19 August in the College Gymnasium. The gym was transformed into a concert arena with performances by over 200 aspiring young musicians from Years 5 to 12. The Concert...
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...