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Senior School Report – July 16, 2015
Term 2 concluded with the Year 12 social held at the Ballarat Lodge. The evening provided a great forum for the boys to let their hair down and enjoy each others company prior to getting down and focusing on their studies in Term 3. This term we have certainly hit the ground running and it…
Read MoreAdministration Report – July 16, 2015
Immunisations On Monday July 20 students in Years 8 & 9 who have returned completed immunisation cards will be receiving the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7 students only. This will provide earlier protection from these diseases. If you have not returned…
Read MoreInformation Technology Update – July 16, 2015
Purchasing Apps and iBooks using an iTunes Gift Card When purchasing iPad apps or an iBook through iTunes or the iBook’s Book Store for use on your son’s iPad at school, we recommend the purchase be made using an Apple ID that your son can manage. This then enables your son to update the app…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Report – July 16, 2015
The 2016 subject selection process In the coming weeks all current Years 8, 9, and 10 students will complete the various aspects of the 2016 subject selection process. Subject selection can be an anxious time and the College has a variety of procedures to support both students and parents. Firstly, parents and students should check…
Read MoreWellbeing Report – July 16, 2015
It was great to see the return of the boys to school this week, bringing a -‘wintery bleak’ and empty school back to life again after the three week break. Students are the beating heart of a school and make it an enjoyable privilege to work with and teach-”complete with both their challenges and successes.…
Read MoreMission Report – July 16, 2015
Welcome to Term Three. This term is always a hard one to start. The weather is cold and wet and this is especially the case this year. In the last few days we have been warned of snow, hail and frost. But Term Three is marked by the gradual transformation into Spring when once again…
Read MoreHeadmaster’s Message – July 16, 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians, ICON (Integrated Catholic Online Network) The CECV Integrated Catholic Online Network (ICON) is a state-wide project that is underpinned by our commitment, as educators in Catholic schools,- to ensuring that every child and young person in Victorian Catholic schools has access to the- same educational opportunities and resources. ICON will build…
Read MoreOrdination of Fr Francis Denton
There was much joy for the wider St Patrick’s College community in late June when former student Francis Denton (SPC 1994-99) was ordained to the priesthood at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne. In doing so, Fr Francis became the 317th Old Boy to pursue such a life of faith, and the first since the ordination…
Read MoreNick’s brave fight
Year 12 student Nick McKenna has overcome difficult odds to be a crucial member of the St Patrick’s Rowing Program in 2015. When he was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago, many would have forgiven him for putting aside his hopes of representing the College in the arduous sport. However, through grim tenacity Nick’s story…
Read More1st XVIII report (July 7) SPC v Eastern Eaglehawks
St Patrick’s College 16.9 (104) d Eastern Eaglehawks 12.4 (76) Goals: Jarrod Korewha 4, Mickitja Rotumah-Onus 4, Jackson Carrick 2, Ben Lusby, Jordyn Cotter, Clay Bilney, Sam Williamson, Matthew Geary, Tanna Blackney-Noter. Best: Jake McQueen, Jarrod Korewha, Hamish Coulton, Tanna Blackney-Noter, Ben Lusby, Hasker Dawborn. – A unique opportunity for the SPC 1st XVIII to…
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