Yearly Archives
Archive criteria : 2020
Covid-19 How to Cope with Stress
For information on helping young people to cope with stress related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), please click on the following link: Headspace
COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
Following my previous communication in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, we continue to actively review and respond to any potential impact upon student and staff wellbeing and College operations, as the situation evolves. Earlier this week I attended a...
Year 8 Camp
Last week, Year 8 students and teachers attended a 4-day camp at Camp Somerset near the Colo River. From extreme heat on the first day to relentless rain, the boys battled the elements all week. Despite the challenges presented by...
Clean Up Australia Day
The annual Clean Up Australia Day event was held on Sunday 1 March 2020. The Faith in Action Team and the wider school community took part in a variety of initiatives throughout Week 5 to show their support for this...
The Season of Lent
Each year the College marks the commencement of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Liturgy. This year we focused on our theme “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” (1 John 3:18) so that we...
Young Leaders’ Afternoon
One thing that St Patrick’s College does well, is bringing people together to promote a unified voice. On Wednesday 12 February, the College hosted the 2020 Young Leaders’ Afternoon where student leaders from various secondary schools attended. The theme for...
Senior School House and Age Swimming Championships
The 76th Annual Swimming House and Age Championships took place at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush last Friday. Through a combination of outstanding swimming and excellent rates of participation, we congratulate the Coghlan House on their narrow victory...
Junior School House Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 12 February saw the Junior School head out to the Auburn Aquatic Centre for the annual Junior School House Swimming Carnival. With some wild weather leading into the day and storm clouds looming, the day was always teetering on...
Celebrating Achievement
On Friday 7 February, following the Opening College Mass, the College held its annual High Achievers’ Assembly to acknowledge and celebrate the distinguished academic achievements of the HSC Class of 2019. At the Assembly, we welcomed back the Graduates of...
Christian Brothers Cricket Week
During the summer holidays, the College’s 1st XI cricketers travelled to Brisbane to participate in the Christian Brothers Cricket Week. Hosted by Nudgee College, the side played five games in various formats, winning 3 of the games (St Patrick’s Shorncliffe, St...