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Boarding Report – August 17, 2017
It has been a challenging commencement to Term 3. As our unique Ballarat weather begins to unfold, its effect has been felt by all within our boarding community. An illness has swept through our boarding halls and dorms taking no prisoners. It is at times like this, for staff and students, that showing compassion, support…
Boarding Report – August 3, 2017
Twelve months ago I wrote our first -‘Boarding’ contribution to the College’s fortnightly newsletter and highlighted the importance of our College holidays -“ as time to take stock, reflect, refresh -“ and spend quality time with family and friends. It was interesting to re-read this contribution to reflect on what has changed in the past…
Recognising our Boarding Precinct Appeal donors
The College would like to thank the generous supporters of our Boarding Precinct Appeal to date. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising nearly $400,000, towards the overall $7m build cost. We invite our school community to consider assisting the College in…
Boarding Report – June 8, 2017
For this edition of our Crest report I thought I would -‘take stock’ and reflect on the first half of this academic year. It is six months that has certainly had its challenges, for us as a community and for our individual boarders. There have also been many positives as our young men have excelled…
Boarding Report – May 25, 2017
What a remarkable fortnight it has been, with the highlight being a series of exciting opportunities that your son/s have been able to enjoy as boarders across Australia have celebrated the inaugural -‘National Boarding Week’. Starting the week on Mothers’ Day with our first -‘Great Ballarat Bake-off’ (won by House Captain Osmond Green-King and Demius…
Boarding Report – May 11, 2017
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a journalist who had been tasked with writing a series of articles on various aspects of a boarding education. I was invited to pass comment, make observations and provide an informed insight into the different topics for discussion. These articles were published in the Australian Financial Review…
Visit SPC in St Arnaud and Mildura
St Patrick’s Primary, St Arnaud Information Session Tuesday May 16 commencing at 5 pm – On Tuesday May 16 at 5 pm St Patrick’s College will travel to the regional town of St Arnaud to conduct an Information Session at St Patrick’s Primary School. – Prospective families will be able to hear about the exciting…
2019 Year 7 Enrolment and Scholarship information
2019 Year 7 Enrolment – Applications for 2019 close on Friday December 1, 2017. – If you are considering a Catholic education for your son, St Patrick’s College offers an education delivering academic excellence, a strong focus on social justice, sports, and the arts. Enrolments for 2019 Year 7 are now open and you are…
Boarding Report – April 27, 2017
A new term is upon us, a new chapter started -“ in the life of our boarding community. All our boarders have returned safely and are finding their way with us all over on the main site. Members of our boarding staff and maintenance team worked tirelessly over the break to prepare Kenny House for…
Our brand-new Boarding Precinct is coming to life
Our brand-new Boarding Precinct is coming to life A new chapter in St Patrick’s College’s history is now clearly evident with our state-of-the-art new $7m Boarding Precinct fast beginning to take shape. Landmark works were reached recently with the second half of the slab poured, and now the walls and significant internal structures are going…