Junior School

We’re now four weeks into Term 4 and it’s been fantastic to see the boys continuing to show such strong engagement and enthusiasm for their learning. It’s amazing to think how far they’ve come in 2025. Across the board, we’re seeing boys who are more confident, capable, and connected to life at St Patrick’s College. They’ve developed a stronger understanding of who they are, what they enjoy, and how they can contribute positively to our community.

Head Start and end of unit assessments

There’s definitely a sense of excitement in the air as we edge closer to the commencement of the Head Start program. For the boys, it marks an important transition point and a chance to look ahead to what’s next. With only a few short weeks left in their current classes, the message has been clear—the work isn’t done yet. We’re encouraging all students to maintain their focus and effort right through to the end of the term, finishing on a positive note and taking pride in the progress they’ve made this year.

Over the coming weeks, students will complete their end-of-unit assessment tasks. MESH assessments will take place in Week 7, while Non-MESH subjects will be assessed either in the week prior or the week following. These assessments give the boys a chance to demonstrate the learning, skills, and growth they’ve achieved across the semester, and we look forward to seeing the results of their hard work.

World Teachers' Day

Yesterday, our Year 7 and 8 students acknowledged World Teachers’ Day during their Pastoral Care lesson. The boys took time to reflect on the staff who have had a positive impact on them this year, writing letters of gratitude to a teacher of their choice. It was a simple but meaningful exercise that highlighted just how valued our staff are within the Junior School. On that note, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our Junior School teachers for their dedication, hard work, and care. Their commitment to supporting the boys in every aspect of school life—academic, pastoral, and co-curricular—continues to make a real difference.

GRIT awards

This term we also celebrate our final GRIT award recipients for the year. Congratulations to all students who have been recognised throughout 2025 for demonstrating GRIT in different ways—through perseverance, determination, and resilience when faced with challenges. The recent recipients listed below have continued to embody what it means to persist and grow, and they should be very proud of their efforts.

As we head into the second half of the term, I encourage all boys to continue giving their best and to finish the year well. For our Year 7s, this is the final stretch of what has been an outstanding first year of secondary school—a time to reflect on how much they’ve grown and achieved. For our Year 8s, who will lead the newly structured Middle School next year, it’s an opportunity to step up and end the year in a positive manner. Let’s make these final weeks of 2025 a strong and memorable finish for everyone.