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A NEW ERA FOR ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE TOWNSVILLE Discover the difference.
Ms Paulina Skerman has joined St Patrick’s College Townsville this year as Principal.
It is a fresh era at St Patrick’s College Townsville, with a new principal and residential team and the completion of a major construction project that has transformed the campus. As the North’s only independent Catholic secondary girls’ boarding college, St Patrick’s offers 21st century teaching and learning. “We want to invite the community in,” said new principal, Ms Paulina Skerman. “This is a magnificent campus with a mix of heritage and contemporary learning spaces – we have facilities for both students and the community. “We are perfectly positioned on Townsville’s Strand beachfront for those parents who work in the CBD. We can also offer full time or Monday–Friday boarding for families with varying schedules.” The recent building project has seen a multi-purpose classroom block framing an expansive central courtyard. “This is a beautiful space with full Wi-Fi coverage,
creating an innovative outdoor learning area,” Ms Skerman explained. Joining the team this year, Paulina has relocated from Brisbane where she was most recently Acting Principal at Clayfield College. “This is a very exciting time. We have a team of experienced and beginning teachers who are delivering an exceptional education – we need to tell the world.” Paulina describes herself as curriculum-driven and is focused on creating an environment that prepares young women to live with ambition and compassion. “We work with each student to provide academic mentoring, supported by pastoral care and careers counselling,” Ms Skerman said. “St Patrick’s is a landmark in North Queensland and we are poised to build on this strong foundation. I invite you to visit us for our Open Day on March 17 to discover the difference.” Visit us at www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au
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