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Teaching and Learning Report – July 20, 2017

The 2018 subject selection process In the coming weeks all current Years 8, 9, and 10 students will complete the various aspects of the 2018 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…

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Teaching and Learning Report – June 22, 2017

Use of Parent Access Module (PAM) to access end semester reports All Years 7-12 end of semester reports will be available from 4:00pm on Friday, June 30 (not June 23 as was originally indicated)- via PAM. Parents will have access to one or more of the following reports: An end of semester Statement of Attainment…

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VCAL Update – June 22, 2017

These last weeks of Term two have seen the Applied Learning boys undertaking practical exams in Occupational Health and Safety Scenarios, in model making, woodwork and in Case Studies of issues for Public Debate. We were most impressed by the demeanour and commitment of all the boys who were able to attend the Exam Day,…

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VCAL Update – May 25, 2017

As the year has progressed it is wonderful to see the boys developing independence in their learning. We have a number of exciting excursions coming up, with industry visits being the focus, supporting the theme of Employability for this term. So far most boys have visited Ballarat Pressings and Laminex Industries. In addition, drawing on…

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Teaching and Learning Report – May 25, 2017

Assessment and Reporting at St Patrick’s College The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) publish guidelines for schools relating to the planning and implementation of the new F-10 Victorian Curriculum. One important consideration noted within these guidelines is a move from the one-size-fits-all approach to reporting to providing schools with the capacity to adjust their…

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Teaching and Learning Report – May 11, 2017

End Semester One Exams With just four weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Wednesday June 7 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…

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Teaching and Learning Report – April 27, 2017

2017 NAPLAN for Year 7 and Year 9 students The 2017 National Assessment Program -“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 9, Wednesday May 10 and Thursday May 11. Friday May 12 will be used as a -‘catch-up’ day for boys who were absent for…

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Teaching and Learning Report – March 23, 2017

Use of the Parent Access Module (PAM) -“ Learning Areas, Mid Semester Reports and Years 8 and 9 Parent/Student/Teacher interviews St Patrick’s uses the Parent Access Module (PAM) to give parents and guardians online access to a range of information specific to their son(s). PAM provides parents their son’s timetable, his attendance records, daily messages…

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World War History Trip

To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, St Patrick’s College is organising an international excursion in the 2018 Term 1 holidays to travel to France, Belgium and Germany. The aim of the trip will be to immerse students in the history of Australian soldiers, particularly Old Collegians from St…

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VCAL Update – March 9, 2017

Applied Learning Program at St Pats!! In Applied Learning we are in completion mode with quite a large volume of paperwork being generated by all the boys, to meet outcomes in Literacy (Reading and Writing for Knowledge) Numeracy (Geometric 3D shapes) Work Related Skills (Occupational Health and Safety working with cement) and Personal Development Skills…

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