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Dobson's Uniform Shop update
A reminder that College uniform is now available through Dobson's new store, which opened during the holidays at 29 Mair St East Ballarat, or online at https://dobsons.com.au/schools/st-patricks-college
The store's opening hours are:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Wednesday: CLOSED
Click and Collect is also available, with all orders placed before 1pm on Thursdays delivered free to the College on Friday mornings.
2025 VCE Early English booklist
The 2025 VCE Early English booklist is now available. All orders need to be completed online at Campion using code Y373. The deadline for orders is Sunday, 27 October.
Click on the link below for the booklist.
2024 Term 4 Key Dates
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
Years 7 & 12 Commence: Thursday, 30 January
All Students Commence: Friday, 31 January
Public Holiday: Monday, 10 March
Classes Conclude: Friday, 4 April
Term 2
Classes commence: Tuesday, 22 April
Public Holidays: Friday, 25 April (ANZAC Day) & Monday, 9 June (King’s Birthday)
Classes Conclude: Friday, 4 July
Term 3
All Students Commence: Tuesday, 22 July
Boarders’ Exeat: Monday, 18 August
Classes Conclude: Friday, 12 September
VCE Practice Exams: Monday, 15 September – Friday, 19 September
Term 4
All Students Commence: Monday, 6 October
Boarders' Exeat: Monday, 3 November & Tuesday, 4 November (Melbourne Cup)
Year 10-11 Head Start: Monday, 24 November – Tuesday, 9 December
Classes Conclude: Tuesday, 9 December