Posts by St Patrick's College
Mission Report – May 30, 2019
This week is National Reconciliation Week, with the theme -Grounded in Truth. Walk Together with Courage-. It is also Catholic Education Week, with the theme -Listen with the Ear of your Heart-. In a unique moment that brought these two commemorations together, Year 12 student Myles King, addressed the Reconciliation Week Boarding Dinner. I offer…
Read MoreCareers Update – May 30, 2019
2019 SPC Senior School Careers Expo Another SPC Careers Night has come and gone. ‘Twas an autumn night with the gentle backdrop of snow, sleet or polar rains, I am not quite sure? Held on Wednesday 29 May in the warm and welcoming OCA Pavilion we had the support from some amazing mentors. On display…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Report – May 30, 2019
It may have been a cold and wet week in Ballarat but that hasn’t stopped our boys and staff getting involved in a number of significant events! Shrek The Musical After five exceptional performances, the curtain was drawn on the 2019 St Patrick’s/Loreto production, Shrek The Musical, on Saturday evening. The cast drew wide acclaim…
Read MoreWellbeing Report – May 30, 2019
Reconciliation Week During the week the College has taken time to celebrate the rich culture and history of Indigenous Australians and reflect on the journey of national reconciliation. On Sunday evening the Boarding community came together to launch the week with the Annual Reconciliation Dinner. The gathering highlighted the rich diversity and the strong bonds…
Read MoreInformation Technology Update – May 30, 2019
What young people do online, particularly on social media, is sometimes an area that parents are not comfortable to discuss with their children. Are they being targeted by cyber bullies or even criminals? Have they formed inappropriate relationships parents are unaware of, or shared inappropriate images? When not armed with information about how to help…
Read MoreEnhanced Learning at St Patrick’s College 2019
National Consistent Collection of Data(NCCD) on School students with a disability. Schools must now complete the National Consistent Collection of Data(NCCD) annually. It counts the number of students who receive extra adjustments or -‘help’ at school because of a disability, as defined by the Discrimination Act 1992. (DDA) Please refer to this link– which includes…
Read MoreAncient China on Display at NGV in Melbourne
Visit ancient China during the holidays – at National Gallery of Victoria One of the many fascinating aspects of the study of Ancient China in Year Seven Humanities is the Terracotta Army. Rather than travelling to Xi’an in central China to witness these wonders, you only have to go as far as the National Gallery…
Read MoreBorrowing from the KRC
Borrowing from the KRC The colder months often lend themselves to curling up in a warm, comfortable spot and reading.- Borrowing in the KRC has never focused specifically on the -due date- of the book being returned, however, it may be an opportune moment to review for parents and students alike, the policies and procedures…
Read More2021 Year 7 Enrolment and Scholarships at SPC
Enrolment for 2021 in Year 7 Application for enrolment to St Patrick’s College is now open for Year 7 in 2021.- For further information and to obtain a Prospectus, please contact Registrar Caitlin Bennett at cbennett@stpats.vic.edu.au Alternatively please click on the following link to view further information and download the Prospectus from the SPC website:…
Read More1st XV Rugby – SPC 74 d BG 5
St Patrick’s College 1st XV vs Brighton Grammar (H) (25/05) Full time: 74 -“ 5 (HT 38-5) Try scorers: Tyrese Thompson (3), Ata Seu (2), Ethan Councillor (2), Jonny DeBono (2), Kenny O’Connor, Owen Pearse, Penalty Try Conversions: Hayce Alama (2/4), Kenny O’Connor (4/7) Overnight Saracens won a one-sided Gallagher Premiership semi-final against Gloucester, 44-19.…
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