Why choose us?
At St Patrick’s College Sutherland, we embrace our Catholic heritage. Our community cultivates an environment that fosters faith, courage and resilience. Each student is offered a wide range of co-curricular opportunities to extend their experiences, including The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, band, competitive sport, debating and public speaking.
Our highly professional and dedicated dynamic team of teachers deliver a differentiated curriculum that meets the diverse needs, interests and learning styles of our students. At the heart of what we do is to inspire, challenge and encourage our students to be motivated, independent and persistent life-long learners.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to the St. Patrick’s College Sutherland’s website, and a warm ‘electronic welcome’ to our College community.
St. Patrick’s College has long been recognised for its commitment to providing a vibrant educational foundation for life, while upholding a Christ-centred approach to learning. We take pride in our Catholic heritage and celebrate the College’s transformation into a 21st-century co-educational institution, adept at meeting the evolving demands of academic and vocational expectations.
At the core of our mission is the Catholic ethos of service, compassion, and faithfulness, which underpins our dedication to instilling passion and integrity in our students. We draw upon the inspiration of Blessed Edmund Rice and Venerable Nano Nagle to educate young people to develop them into honest citizens and good Christians. We have cultivated a safe environment that fosters individual learning and success for all our students.
The strength of St. Patrick’s College lies in its exceptional staff, fostering a genuine sense of community among teachers, students, and parents alike. The College offers a diverse range of opportunities, including university and vocational pathways, to best cater to the varied interests, needs, and abilities of our students.
We highly value the involvement of our families and encourage parents to become integral members of our College community. Your participation contributes significantly to the development of your daughter’s or son’s individual goals, supporting them in achieving academic and co-curricular aspirations. We aim to instil in all our students high expectations for themselves, their work, and their behaviour.
In a modern society that rewards perseverance and initiative, our students graduate well-prepared for life, whether it be in tertiary education, vocational training, or employment. We take pride in the significant accomplishments and positive outcomes that our College consistently achieves. We aim to have graduates who embody truth, curiosity, collaboration, the pursuit of excellence and empathy, making them exemplary young Australians.
I extend a genuine welcome to you, and I am confident that you will appreciate the dynamic and caring culture that is integral to our wonderful College.
Mr James Corcoran
College Principal