A centre of excellence in boys’ education, Patrician Brothers’ College, Fairfield caters for boys from Years 7 to 12. The college is set in spacious grounds on 4.5 hectares and is close to public transport and recreation venues. It has undergone extensive redevelopment and is a wonderfully modern educational complex, well-equipped for the 21st century. It prides itself on its strong community links and ex-student reunions.
Facilities: Hall, multi-functional hall, information resource centre, wireless technology, all students are supplied with a 13” mac notebook computer, well-equipped technology block, visual arts facilities, music centre, new science labs, a number of ovals (including a cricket oval and eight cricket nets), four tennis courts, two basketball courts and a Gymnasium.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Commerce, Geography, History, Visual Arts, Italian, Design and Technology, Graphics Technology, Information and Software Technology, Religious Education, Industrial Technology Timber, Industrial Technology Metal, Music, Physical Activity and Sport Science, Work Education.
Electives Years 11 and 12: NSW Board-determined courses — Studies of Religion 1 & 2 unit, Visual Arts, Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Industrial Technology Timber, PD/Health/PE, English Advanced, English Standard, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, General Mathematics, Mathematics 2 unit, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Physics, Chemistry, Senior Science, Biology, Italian Beginners & Continuers, Music (Course 1), Software Design & Development, Information Processes and Technology, Electronic & Digital Multimedia. Curriculum framework courses — Retail, Construction, Metal and Engineering, Information Technology & Business Services, TAFE, Catholic Studies, Work Studies.
Sport: Competitive sports include rugby league, soccer, basketball, cricket, Australian rules, rugby union, swimming, athletics, tennis, golf, squash, and cross-country. There is also a large variety of leisure sports such as lawn bowls, golf, rock climbing and judo.
Extracurricular activities: Public speaking, debating, Minister’s Young Achievers, Mock Trial, Solar-Powered Challenge, Tournament of Minds, Titration competitions, chess, Double Helix Science Club, Gifted and Talented Club.
Welfare and personal development: The college has a very strong student leadership program, careers program and a work placement/school-industry link program. Pastoral care is a priority and language support teachers, special education teachers and a counsellor is available to students. Gospel values and principals of the justice are embedded.
Special features: Excellent academic results, Gifted and Talented classes. Students compete in mathematics, science, computing studies and English competitions. The college has state representatives in rugby league, soccer, cricket, and basketball.