Yearly Archives
Archive criteria : 2019
Celebrating Motherhood
Two masses were celebrated at the College on Friday 10 May, with approximately 2,000 people demonstrating the special bond between mother and son. “Today is one of the most special days of the year for the boys and young men...
Performing Arts Production
This year’s Performing Arts production is an award winning play by Australian playwright Debra Oswald, Stories in the Dark. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click on the following link: Purchase Tickets
Benvenuti in Italia!
During the holiday break, thirty-five students from Years 10, 11 and 12, accompanied by four teachers, embarked on a tour through Italy for three weeks of fun and learning. On arrival in Rome, the boys were collected by their host...
College Band Success
During the Easter long weekend, the St Patrick’s College Wind Ensemble competed in the Australian National Band Championships in Brisbane. Students represented the College in both the Marching and On Stage Competitions. The Band was very successful winning the Open...
Honouring Our Anzacs
On Monday 29 April, students and staff gathered to remember those involved in the defence of our nation and way of life throughout history. Our ceremony contained a Rugby flavour as we remembered those who played in the 1913 Wallabies...
Year 9 Investigate Urbanisation
On April 29, Year 9 Geography students took part in a fieldwork study of Sydney Olympic Park. Whilst on the trip, students examined historic and current uses of land at the site before investigating strategies that have been used by...
Year 11 Geography Excursion
The Year 11 Geography cohort has been studying the topic Biophysical Interactions which involved students investigating the nature and functioning of the four spheres in an Alpine Environment. For our case study, we were fortunate enough to visit Kosciuszko National...
Year 10 Study Coastal Environments
Recently, Year 10 Geography students undertook a field trip to Sydney’s northern beaches. During the trip, students applied various geographical skills as they investigated the causes, extent, consequences and management of environmental change at Dee Why and Collaroy beaches. This...
Bullying, No Way!
On Friday 15 March, the College along with hundreds of other schools, marked the annual National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence across Australia. During the week staff and students participated in a range of activities that acknowledged our...
‘Hardball’
Late last year, the College was lucky enough to be asked to take part in ‘Hardball’, a new kids TV Series for the ABC and Northern Pictures. Not only was the College used as a location site, but our students...