About Us

Under the guidance of Bishop Ryan a new building consisting of three classrooms was constructed and in 1929 the school was reopened with the Sisters of Saint Joseph in charge.

The Sisters remained at Stratford until 1959 when they were replaced by the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion. The last Religious Principal at the school was Sister Lauraine Brice who retired in 1990 after twenty-three years at the helm.

In the early eighties, student numbers began to climb significantly and in 1989 two new classrooms and an administration wing were added. A few yeas later a portable room was purchased and renovated to become the school's library. The school received further extensions in 2002 with the addition of another portable classroom, a multi purpose room and kitchen.

The school has recently received a Commonwealth Government Capital Grant to fund further extensions and refurbishment. During 2007 we look forward to the demolition and removal of the two portables to be replaced with three classrooms and associated areas in a modular building. Student toilets will be extended and refurbished. As well as this, the administration and staff room areas will be extended and receive a face lift.

Saint Patrick's is a school with a rich history being one of the very early Catholic schools of Gippsland. We appreciate enormously the work of our Parish priests past and present and also the work of the Josephite Sisters and the Sisters of our Lady of Sion who were the school's earliest teachers. We acknowledge the contribution of these pioneers who spread the good news and established the Catholic tradition in Stratford and district, overcoming many obstacles through their extraordinary faith and dedication.

Today the school is thriving, with strong enrolments, a committed staff and an extremely supportive school community.