News

Dear Friends and Families of St Paul’s,

With the completion of Week 6 we finished another summer season of co-curricular activities. As with all aspects of St Paul’s over the last few years this area has grown significantly. Not only do we have more activities and more sports teams competing against other schools, but we have more and more students involved in multiple activities. This is a wonderful scenario, clearly demonstrating the significant pride our students have in the College. It is also a very accurate reflection of the commitment of our staff and the co-ordination and energy brought to this by our two coordinators, Mr Nick Gillard and Mr Marcus Deluca. I am sure our students and families are appreciative of their efforts.

Art and Tech Show

On Tuesday evening we also hosted the Art and Tech Show in Callan Hall. The standard of all work presented by the students was exceptional and a very accurate and rewarding reflection for all the wonderful work done by the dedicated staff. The parents and families were amazed at the quality.

On behalf of our whole community, I sincerely congratulate Ms Sarah Fedele, Mr Jonathon Prenzler and Mr Michael White for their leadership of these departments, and to Mr Grant Howarth, Ms Sophie Chapman, Mr Patrick Leadbeater, Ms Marie La Dru and Mr Wes Jones for their tremendous efforts in supporting the students.

As always at St Paul’s there was so much to be proud of and even more to be grateful for.

Graduation Dinner and Year 10 and 11 Awards Assembly

In what is another extremely busy week we also held our Year 10 and 11 Awards Assembly and our Year 12 Graduation Dinner. The Graduation Dinner represents the very final time our Class of 2024 gather together in the one room. Together with parents and families we reminisce and celebrate what has been a seven-year journey for many of the boys since starting in Year 5. The pride shown by the students and parents allows the staff to feel a great sense of satisfaction and gratitude for the opportunity of helping these students reach their full potential and help prepare them for the next stage of their lives.

The Awards Assembly not only acknowledges academic achievements but also social justice, Christian Service Learning and co-curricular achievements. This was extremely well attended by parents, grandparents and families, and yet again was a tremendous celebration of the very vibrant life of the College. St Paul’s certainly provides a myriad of opportunities for students to excel, and it is especially rewarding to see so many accept that invitation and strive to achieve their personal best.

Transition Day

While during this week we say farewell to many students and families, we also say a very heartfelt welcome to many more. On Friday we conduct our Transition Day for all new incoming students for 2025. This is a very important day when the students not only learn more about St Paul’s, but have a great opportunity to navigate around the College grounds and meet many new faces, both staff and fellow students from different schools.

St Paul’s does this very well, highlighted by the fact that several additional days are offered to families if students have any particular needs. It signifies the start of our partnership and the significant levels of support that are offered from the very beginning of a family’s introduction to the College.

We wish the incoming students and their families every happiness and success as this journey begins.

God Bless

Paul Belton