Junior School
Mr Tom Nash, Head of Junior School
The first semester for Junior School students at St Patrick's College has been incredibly fulfilling. The Year 7 students have impressed us with their seamless transition from Primary School, adapting exceptionally well to life at St Pat's.
They are to be commended for their positive attitude and eagerness to learn. The Year 8 students have excelled as role models, guiding and supporting their younger peers throughout the term.
Highlights through the first semester have included the memorable Year 7 and Year 8 Camps, Edmund Rice Day celebrations, and seeing many of our students engage in co-curricular activities such as the School of Rock production and the BAS Year 7/8 Football competition.
Most notably though, the greatest highlight is one that occurs each day — the interaction between our dedicated staff and enthusiastic students in the classroom. Interactions that have been marked by mutual respect and enjoyment of learning.
I offer my congratulations to all students on a productive first semester and we wish them a joyful holiday break. We eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone back in Term 3, refreshed and ready to continue their educational journey with renewed vigor.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the exceptional staff at St Patrick's for their unwavering care and support of our students and their learning.
Year 7 Homeroom Leaders
Close to 50 students completed a nomination to be a Homeroom Leader in Semester 2. Well done to those who threw their hat in the ring – it is greatly appreciated and your willingness to support your Homeroom is respected. Leaders will be announced in the first week of Term 3.
GRIT Award Winners: Round 8
Congratulations to the following students for receiving the Round 8 GRIT Award.
| Year 7 | Year 8 |
| 7A – Jackson Noonan | 8A – Greg Bush |
| 7B – Cahill Mellors | 8B – Lawson Goodall |
| 7C – Edwin Roy | 8C – Nathan Perera |
| 7D – James Craig | 8D – Jake Debrincat |
| 7E – Riley Horne | 8E – Archie Holloway |
| 7F – Jasper Wall | 8F – Cooper Meagher |
| 7G – Edwin Roy | 8G – Zac Symons |
| 7H – Marcus Williamson | 8H – Cooper McBeth |
| 7I – Jack Costigan | 8I – Liam Fisher |
Homeroom Trivia
Year 7 Homeroom Trivia winners 7G
Year 8 Homeroom Trivia winners 8E
Year 7 Homeroom Trivia winners 7G
Year 8 Homeroom Trivia winners 8E
Congratulations to 7G and 8E who won our recent Homeroom Trivia competition.
The boys were rewarded with some hot chips on Thursday and it's fair to say, they didn't last long!
Recognising our Junior Schoolers
Is your son achieving remarkable things outside of school? Let us know!
Whether it's success in the arts, sports triumphs or community contributions, we want to celebrate his accomplishments.
Please share his milestones with us and let's inspire the College community together.
Please email me tnash@stpats.vic.edu.au with your news so we can ensure our students receive the recognition they deserve!
Tom Nash, Head of Junior School
Margie Dodd & Jacinta Burge, Year 7 Coordinators
Sam Cue & John Hearn, Year 8 Coordinators