St Patrick's College Sutherland

📣Last week our Duke of Ed Gold participants set out to explore the stunning Jindabyne region, discovering some of Australia’s most remarkable landscapes and learning opportunities.

Their journey took them from the Deep Space Communication Complex in Canberra to hiking Dead Horse Gap through to Thredbo. They also experienced the magic of the Yarrangobilly Caves and thermal pool before finishing with a reflective walk through the National Arboretum Canberra. 👟

💐A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Longworth for her outstanding leadership and unwavering support of our students and the Duke of Ed program. ✨

📢Don’t forget our online presentation is on today!

Join us via the link unpacking the latest insights from the Fathering Project Summit from 5:30pm to 6:00pm. Click here https://meet.google.com/frs-yjso-ihs

📣Join us this Monday, 1 June, for a special online presentation sharing the latest insights from the recent Fathering Project Summit.

Our session runs from 5:30pm to 6:00pm and you can join us directly via the link https://meet.google.com/frs-yjso-ihs

✨This is a wonderful opportunity for our College community to explore the future of fathering and celebrate the positive impact this initiative continues to make.

A huge thankyou to Mr Ritchie and Mr Mollica for their ongoing support and leadership in this fabulous initiative. 💙

The Fathering Project

A reminder for our parents and carers that Friday 5 June, is our Staff Spirituality Day. 🙏💙

Our Team will be gathering to reflect on our school’s vision, mission and values and to strengthen our shared commitment to the faith that guides our community.

This will be a pupil‑free day for all students. ✨

🙌As we mark National Reconciliation Week, our College reflected on the shared responsibility we all have in building a better future.

Today, we proudly highlight one of our own - Declan Gavan (Graduated 2024), who has been offered the position of Indigenous Student Ambassador for UTS while pursuing his Electrical Engineering degree.

Declan’s journey is a powerful example of leadership, culture and commitment in action. Congratulations Declan. 👏

🙌Our College recognised National Reconciliation Week by exploring this year’s theme, ‘ALL IN’, which reminds us that reconciliation requires action from everyone.

💛🧡Students learnt about the importance of stepping off the sidelines, showing respect, and helping create a culturally safe and inclusive school community.

✨The library featured a Rainbow Serpent display from our Yarn and Learn group, along with colouring sheets, Aboriginal artefacts, First Nations books, and a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander games such as Yarning cards, “Who am I?” cards, and bush tucker cards to deepen cultural understanding and connection to Country.

💐Thank you to Ms Boylan for creating such a valauble experience for our students.

📣Join us this Monday, 1 June, for a special online presentation sharing the latest insights from the recent Fathering Project Summit.

Our session runs from 5:30pm to 6:00pm and you can join us directly via the link https://meet.google.com/frs-yjso-ihs

✨This is a wonderful opportunity for our College community to explore the future of fathering and celebrate the positive impact this initiative continues to make.

A huge thankyou to Mr Ritchie and Mr Mollica for their ongoing support and leadership in this fabulous initiative. 💙

The Fathering Project

💛This Friday 29 May, our College will proudly participate in ‘Wear It Yellow Day’ as part of National Reconciliation Week.

Students are encouraged to wear a touch of yellow - socks, ribbons, accessories, anything bright and cheerful and bring along a gold coin donation.

🙌All funds raised will support the Catholic Education Foundation Indigenous Bursaries, helping create meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

✨Let’s come together, show our support and walk the path of reconciliation as a community.

What an incredible day at the Sydney Catholic Schools Conference 3 Table Tennis Gala Day. 🏓✨

We’re so proud of our students who represented us with grit, teamwork and heart.
A huge congratulations to the following students:

🥈 Girls Senior - 2nd Place (Isabella Fenning & Hayley O'Brien)
🥈 Girls Intermediate - 2nd Place (Hannah Duong & Victoria Mitropoulos)
🥈 Boys Junior – 2nd Place (Ryan Hurst & Petar Stojkovic)
🥉 Boys Junior – 3rd Place (Liam Khanna & Braith Galiatsatos)

✨Super proud of every participant who gave it their all on the day.

📈Our Year 12 Economics students had an incredible opportunity attending the UBS HSC Economics Day at the Wesley Conference Centre in Sydney.

Throughout the day, students engaged with leading economists and industry professionals, deepening their understanding of key syllabus areas such as fiscal policy, the global economy, Australia’s economic position, the Federal Budget, and monetary policy.

🗒✏While Ross Gittins was unable to attend, we were fortunate to hear from journalist Millie Muroi, who provided valuable insights into the 2026 Federal Budget and current economic conditions.

In a time of global uncertainty and domestic volatility, this experience allowed students to connect classroom theory with real-world economic issues, equipping them with a broader and more contemporary perspective.

🙌A wonderful day of learning, inspiration, and future-focused thinking - well done to all students for their enthusiasm and engagement!

🙏In solidarity with those in our Sutherland community who are doing it tough, St Patrick’s College is proud to continue supporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.

📅This Friday 22 May, students are invited to wear comfortable winter clothes in exchange for a donation from the list below:

Dunlea - Pasta and pasta sauce

Gilroy - Tinned food

Leary - Muesli bars, fruit cups, multipacks of chips

MacKillop - Rice and noodles

Nagle - Jars of jam and spreads

O’Connor - Biscuits and crackers

Rice - Soup sachets and noodle cups

Wiltshire - Soap, deodorant, razors and sanitary items

Donations will be collected during students' PC classes.

🙌Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting this important initiative.