Yearly Archives
Archive criteria : 2017
48 Hours in the Dramatics Arts
Drama is a subject that teaches students about who they are and the importance of expression and creativity. The students participated in a workshop led by Yure Covich, their first mentor, who has worked on many films, plays and commercials....
The da Vinci Decathlon
On 23 and 24 May teams from Years 5,7,8,9 and 10 took part in the da Vinci Decathlon at Knox Grammar School. The da Vinci Decathlon is a prestigious academic competition, named in honour of Leonardo da Vinci. It is...
Upcoming: Junior School Athletics Carnival
Each year, students are given the opportunity to compete on an individual and group basis at the Junior School Athletics Carnival. In 2017, the carnival will be held on Wednesday 7 June: 9:15am – 2:45pm at Breen Oval For those...
Year 7 Geography Excursion
Year 7 Geography students recently took part in a fieldwork trip to Waterfall in the Heathcote National Park. The fieldwork task focused on landscapes and landforms, the current area of study in Year 7 Geography classrooms. Geographical concepts covered included...
Years 9 and 10 Visual Arts Excursion
Monday 22 May, Years 9 and 10 Visual Arts students ventured to Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre to learn and develop their artmaking ideas and skills. The students completed a number of artmaking workshops where they explored new skills,...
Year 6 Dads’ Breakfast
On Thursday 25 May, close to 300 dads and boys came together in the College Gymnasium to enjoy the 2017 Dads’ Breakfast. It was a great turn out, the biggest number in recent years. Following the breakfast, the dads got...
Music Matters
Last Friday evening the Annual Blue Black & Gold Dinner was held at Doltone House in Pyrmont. The College’s Blue Black & Gold Big Band, Senior Strings and Senior Jazz Ensembles all performed as part of the evening’s entertainment. Congratulations...
St Patrick’s College Winter Appeal
On Wednesday 17 May the College held our annual Winter Appeal seeking blankets, socks, beanies, scarves and toiletries. The generosity of the community was evident as the Chapel became overrun with donations. We collected brand new scarves, beanies, socks and...
Year 11 Visual Arts Camp – Bundanon
A key component of the Year 11 Visual Arts course is the 3 day, 2 night residency at the Bundanon Trust. The Trust is a gift to the nation by well-known Australian artists Arthur and Yvonne Boyd and is made...
St Patrick’s College Lenten Appeal
St Patrick’s College, Strathfield has a long tradition of raising funds for those in need during the Season of Lent – a time for prayer, fasting and charity. All money raised at the College is for others, seeking to improve...