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Teaching and Learning Report – May 10, 2018
End Semester One Exams With just four weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Tuesday June 5 for Years 9, 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be…
Enhanced Learning at St Patrick’s College
Enhanced Learning- SWD to NCCD CECV Students with Disabilities (SWD) Program The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria LTD (CECV) Students with Disabilities (SWD) Program aimed to improve the learning outcomes of educationally disadvantaged students, especially in reading and writing ability and numeracy. Each year, schools could submit SWD applications in either Rd 1…
War History Tour Reflection by Sam Williams
The below is an excerpt from the address that College Captain, Sam Williams, gave at the Anzac Assembly on Tuesday 24 April which provides a fantastic summary of the recent War History Tour.- To- view the History Tour video showcasing the trip, please click on the following link:- https://youtu.be/nRpQQSDUupk Good morning Mr Crowley, staff and…
Teaching and Learning Report – April 26, 2018
2018 NAPLAN for Year 7 and Year 9 students The 2018 National Assessment Program -“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 15, Wednesday May 16 and Thursday May 17. Friday May 18 will be used as a -‘catch-up’ day for boys who were absent for…
Teaching and Learning Report – March 28, 2018
Holidays -“ a time for reflection, revision and refreshment It has been an eventful term with many things to celebrate. The boys now know their teachers and have a good understanding of what is required of them in their various subjects. The holidays give us time to reflect on our lessons and on what has…
VCAL Update – March 28, 2018
Applied Learning Program It’s been a very busy start to the year in Applied Learning. We have had involvement in a number of major projects already, including construction of the CARAVAN project, in collaboration with Loreto College, making of items for sale for the PADDYMART for St Patrick’s Day, raising funds and teaching boys project…
Teaching and Learning Report – March 16, 2018
For 125 years we have been working with boys to help them achieve academic success. This classroom has seen some spring through the door while others have entered a little less enthusiastically. Although a lot has changed in 125 years, many core aspects, like literacy and numeracy, are still essential elements of a boy’s education….
Teaching and Learning Report – March 1, 2018
Advice and guidance- – Parent / Student / Teacher interviews and the 2017 College Dux’s speech Students are offered advice and guidance from multiple sources throughout the year and Parent / Student / Teacher interviews offer a valuable opportunity for open discussion. Many constructive conversations were had this week as we conducted Parent/Student/Teacher interviews for…
Teaching and Learning Report – February 15, 2018
This week, at our annual Academic Assembly, we recognised the academic excellence of our high achieving VCE and VET students. We also acknowledged students whose aggregated performance in all Semester Two assessment tasks placed them in the top 15% of their year level with a Chris Nolan Award. The College Dux is presented to the…
Teaching and Learning Report – February 2, 2018
Teaching and Learning in 2018 Students have returned from the summer holidays ready for classes with a noticeably positive attitude to learning. This year the College will continue to implement and develop a range of teaching and learning initiatives including: Changes made in response to the Middle School Review including blocking Year 9 classes with…