Merry Christmas

By Mrs Liz Illingworth, Principal
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON - ADVENT
This time of year is so busy, with end of year functions, shopping, catching up with family and friends, and lots of cooking and eating for many of us. This four-week period before Christmas is Advent and in the church it is dedicated to the expectant arrival of Jesus. During Advent our focus is on hope, peace, love and joy. If we can shift our focus from the hustle and bustle, and focus on hope, peace, love and joy, I am sure we could refocus the busyness of the season.
“Love makes us better, it makes us richer and it makes us wiser, at any age.” Pope Francis, April 2024
CELEBRATIONS AND REFLECTIONS 2024
Last night we celebrated our End of Year Mass and Year 12 Graduation, a magnificent way to celebrate as a community. This event requires the work and commitment from many of our staff and students - from delivering the equipment, packing the Yearbooks, preparing the certificates, providing first aid, right through to the organisation of the Mass and seating. Thank you to everyone involved. It sure does take a village to run this event.
Earlier this week, we held our Year 10 Academic Presentation, and today our Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 Academic Presentations. Congratulations to all students who were recognised with Distinction, High Distinction or Honours Awards; and to those who received Improvement Awards and Endeavour Awards for their work and efforts during 2024.
Congratulations also to our Year 7-10 students who this week were awarded our Special Year Level Awards.
YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 |
Emerging Leaders | Emerging Leaders | Bill Tan Community Service Award | Cultural Excellence |
Anashe Tasara | Elena Tweedale | Hazel Doyle | Maggie Hodgman |
Social Justice Award | Social Justice Award | Croagh Patrick Cultural Award | Sporting Excellence |
Johaan Alex | Phoebe Reardon | Harry Mowat | Georgia Harmey |
Commitment Award | Commitment Award | The Richie Porte Sports Award | Encouragement Award |
Grace Matthews | Lucas Gray | Xavier Davie | Anna Bester |
Tahlia Ketchell All Rounder Award | Green and Gold All Rounder Award | Croagh Patrick Summit Award | Young Leader Award |
Aimee Morgan | Timothy Innes | Kayleb Barker | William Symons |
The Stan Siejka | Michael Zeeman Award | ||
Tahj Jones and Hazel Doyle | Georgia Harmey |
2025
We look forward to welcoming Years 7, 9, 11 and 12 students on Friday 7 February, and Year 8 and 10 students on Monday 10 February in 2025.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Wishing all in our community a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May this Christmas bring you and your loved ones immense joy, peace, and love. Thank you for your ongoing support, collaboration, and dedication to making our school a vibrant and enriching environment. Thank you for entrusting your child to our College, and all the best to those families and students who have ended their time at St Patrick’s College.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.