Daniel Merza, award-winning speaker, author, coach and mentor, joined our Year 11 boys in a motivational talk getting them prepared for 2020!
Daniel's mission in life is to inspire tenacity, optimism and empowerment in the lives of others, especially the next generation.
He worked with Patrician Brothers to incorporate his 'Game plan for greatness' program into our existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on leadership, resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, hope, relationships, character traits, and maintaining good mental health.
Having worn the "underdog" cap growing up, Daniel's story can be summed up in three words - "Defying the odds". Bullied for a decade, diagnosed with a mental illness aged 13, and labelled as a student with “no hope”, Daniel faced up to his tormentors at 16 and turned his life around – to create a life of achievements as an , Event Host MC and Chartered Accountant.
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17 Jun 2026
Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest Loyola Campus!
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01 May 2026
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This week at the college we celebrated Respect Week which saw our students actively engage in meaningful activities centred on our theme “Give Respect, Get Respect.” Whilst we always focus on encouraging respect for women and girls, Respect Week this year was broadened to include respect for all. A major highlight of our week was the Respect Week Wall where students were invited to write a message dedicated to a special woman in their lives. The wall quickly filled with thoughtful and heartfelt messages, serving as a visual reminder of the impact that respect, gratitude and kindness can have. We also celebrated Respect Week at our weekly Breakfast Club where students were able to connect and converse over breakfast. Respect Week 2026 highlighted that respect is not just something we talk about; it is something we practise every day.
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01 May 2026
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This week at the college we celebrated Respect Week which saw our students actively engage in meaningful activities centred on our theme “Give Respect, Get Respect.” Whilst we always focus on encouraging respect for women and girls, Respect Week this year was broadened to include respect for all. A major highlight of our week was the Respect Week Wall where students were invited to write a message dedicated to a special woman in their lives. The wall quickly filled with thoughtful and heartfelt messages, serving as a visual reminder of the impact that respect, gratitude and kindness can have. We also celebrated Respect Week at our weekly Breakfast Club where students were able to connect and converse over breakfast. Respect Week 2026 highlighted that respect is not just something we talk about; it is something we practise every day.
29 Apr 2026
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Last Friday, our senior Visual Arts students visited Art Express, an annual exhibition that highlights outstanding artworks by Year 12 Visual Arts students from across New South Wales. The brilliant artworks on display intrigued and challenged our students, and it proved to be an inspirational and successful day for our budding artists.
24 Apr 2026
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Today Year 9 and 10 students attended a presentation about CathWest Innovation College. CathWest is a CSPD school that offers a range of trade and vocational pathways through school based apprenticeships and traineeships. It was great to see boys actively engaging in the presentation, asking questions and interacting with the presenter.
22 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Junior and Intermediate teams who were crowned winners at the OzTag, Western Sydney Secondary School Regional Tournament - an outstanding achievement! Our Senior team also performed exceptionally well, making it all the way to the finals. Although they narrowly missed the win, they have successfully qualified for the NSW Secondary School State Tournament. As always, our boys stood out with their exceptional athleticism, skill, and the strong Patties spirit, showing great energy, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. State finals, here we come! Junior Coach - James Bunoza Intermediate Coach - Chelsea Te Ariki Senior Coach - Delahoya Manu
18 Apr 2026
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14 Apr 2026
5 Ways to Build Better Learning Routines at Home
The habits your child builds now will shape how they thrive in high school and beyond. Here's what the research and local educators say actually works.
06 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Patties Old Boy, Wilson De Courcey on his NRL debut, playing for the Newcastle Knights this past weekend. Wilson was a key member of our 2023 NRL Peter Mulholland Cup State Finalist Team and recipient of the 2023 Senior Sportsman Award. He was an outstanding example of athletic excellence and character. Off the field, he’s known for his humility, respect, and quiet leadership, a true reflection of Patrician spirit.
02 Apr 2026
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Today, our staff and students marked Holy Thursday by gathering for our Holy Week liturgy in the Hall. Students and the Student Formation Leaders walked the College community through the final week of Jesus' life with a series of simple prayers and reflections.