Co-curricular - Senior Sport

Basketball

While Saturday’s semi-finals didn’t go as we would have wished, I would like to take a moment to commend the heart and hustle each of our teams showed on the court. For the 17 D, 15 B, 15 C, 14 A and 13 A teams, every player left it all out there, from the intense defence to the fast breaks and clutch shots. Even though the results weren’t in our favour, their dedication, teamwork, and passion for representing SPC was truly inspiring. Basketball is about growth, and these semi-finals will only make you all stronger moving forward, despite the results. A big thank you to the players, coaches, and families for your unwavering support and commitment. 

Best of luck to the 17 B, 17 C and 14 C teams who play in the Grand Final this weekend for their respective divisions. I hope that the week off has served you well and that you are all ready to rip in. Please remember that grand finals do not come around everyday and should be cherished. Amongst all the nerves and excitement, don’t forget to take it all in and live in the moment. 

Cricket

The cherry on top of a fantastic season for both the First and Second XI is that we will be hosting two grand finals this weekend. The Second XI will be at Hudson Park and the First XI will be at Breen Oval, both starting at 10:00 AM. I would like to send out a huge congratulations to everyone involved, especially Mr Simpson and Mr Allan for all their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

Also, best if luck to the 14 Gold team as they prepare for their semi-final this weekend as they take on Pirates in the Thunder League at Doyle Ground from 8:00 AM.

Baseball

What a successful weekend of semi-finals! Both our First IX and U16 Baseball teams have earned their spot in the Grand Final of their respective divisions, what a fantastic achievement. The hard work, dedication, and team spirit shown by both teams were incredible to witness. They’ve earned their place, and now it’s all about giving it their all in the final stretch. Congratulations to all the players, Mr O’Connor, Mr Tabbara, Mrs Warsop and families for their amazing efforts. Best of luck, we are proud of you already.

Tennis 

Tennis trials will be commencing in Week 8 on the SPC Tennis Courts. 

Trial schedule for Weeks 8 and 9:

• Years 7 and 8: Wednesday and Friday 

• Years 9, 10, 11 and 12: Tuesday and Thursday 

Samuel Boggs

Head of Sport

A Message from the Head of Football

Football trials for the A and B teams will commence in Week 8. All students interested in participating are encouraged to attend the sessions as per the schedule below:

• Tuesday 18 March: Second XI and Third XI trials

• Wednesday 19 March: 15 and 16 A/Bs trials

• Thursday 20 March: First XI vs Kesser Torah College match on SPC 2, kick-off at 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

• Friday 21 March: 13 and 14 A/Bs trials

All trials will be held on the school grounds. Participants are required to wear the new St Patrick's College reversible training shirt, which is available for purchase at the College's Uniform Shop. 

Please ensure you bring the following items to each session:

• SPC playing gear

• Shin pads

• Football boots

• Water bottle

We look forward to your participation and good luck.

Jason Falzon

Head of Football

A Message from the Head of Rugby

Congratulations to our U14 A and B sides who have completed their season as undefeated. Both teams have been a class above their rivals right throughout the competition and are deserved winners. With that said, this weekend, our Senior A Touch team and U14 A team are playing finals this weekend against Redlands and Oakhill respectively, with the winners advancing through to the finals later that day. This makes for an exciting weekend of finals footy and we wish both teams all the very best of luck.

Also, a huge congratulations to the following boys in Years 5 and 6 on being selected for the Armidale Rugby Carnival Tour, along with Mr Pasternatsky and Mr Morris as their coaches, held at The Armidale School in the April holidays. 

Jeremy Antoune, Harry Clark, Malietau Davis, Leo Delpey, Dante De Marcellis, James Geagea, Xavier Gliddon, Kristian Kayrouz, Dillon Kerins, Thomas Luchi, Ethan Magee, Marcus Maroun, Max Sallway, Jacob Sproule, Aiden Stellino, Will Symonds, Jack Walsh, Luca White, Tristan Younan and Coby Youssef.

We wish you the best of luck in your preparations leading up to the carnival and we know you will represent St Patrick's with pride and passion and what is going to be a great opportunity to Luceat Lux Vestra.

Please see below the dates for Rugby Trials:

• Monday 17 March – OPENS – Breen Oval

• Tuesday 18 March – U15s - Hudson Park

• Wednesday 19 March – U16s – Hudson Park

• Thursday 20 March – U14s – Hudson Park

• Friday 21 March – U13s – Hudson Park

These trials will take place from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Macquire Tatola

Head of Rugby