St Patrick’s Technical College recently welcomed the Honourable Andrew Giles MP and Mr Matt Burnell MP to explore how the College is preparing students for careers in the skilled trades. The visit highlighted the College’s hands-on learning model and its role in shaping Australia’s future workforce through real-world training and strong industry connections.
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St Patrick’s Day is always a special occasion at the College, and this year was no exception. We were honoured to welcome Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, who presided over an inspiring Year 10 Liturgy, encouraging students to be courageous and use their talents to shape a bright future.
St Patrick’s Technical College students gain valuable real-world experience through structured work placements across a range of industries. From hands-on automotive workshops to high-tech fabrication labs, students like Harry and BJ are building the skills, confidence, and connections needed to kickstart successful careers in trades and technology.
Our Year 11 Plumbing and Electrotechnology students offered their time to assist not-for-profit organisation Treasure Boxes.
The College had an overwhelming response to the Term 3 school holiday Try-A-Trade taster sessions.
Passionate about supporting youth at risk of homelessness, our Year 12.1 class shared the mission of Service by connecting with Centacare.
The Year 10PC5 class have immersed themselves in the art of bricklaying.
Our Year 10 students put their enterprise skills at the forefront of their learning and embarked on the $20 Boss Market Day with great enthusiasm.
Year 10 students have learnt a range of safeguards in recent self-defence lessons during Health and Physical Education.
Five of our students recently undertook Work Experience with BAE Systems Australia at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.