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Mission Report – October 17, 2019
My last offering to the Crest started with the following claim: “Spring looks like it may finally be here after a long and cold winter”. For that, I apologise. In the words of a 20th century philosopher, I should have known better. Two major events deserve acknowledgment. Firstly, the canonisation of John Henry Newman and…
Pastoral Care Update – October 17, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for Parents Mental Health Week is celebrated each year for a week in October, which is marked by World Mental Health Day on October 10. Over this last week, St Patrick’s College has celebrated ‘Mental Health Week’. Prior to this week, the members of the Student Wellbeing Group have been…
Junior School Report – October 17, 2019
A very big, warm welcome to all staff and students for what is sure to be another busy term at St. Patrick’s College, particularly in the Junior School. I would like to begin my acknowledging Mr. John Richards, who is on Long Service Leave (LSL) in Term 4. John has been the Director of the…
Middle School Report – October 17, 2019
Welcome back to everyone in the Middle School. I hope that you have all had a wonderful holiday. I would like to introduce myself Mr Matthew Taylor as the Acting Director of Middle School whilst Michael Busscher enjoys some well earnt leave for the Term, I look forward to the opportunity to lead the Middle…
Boarding Bulletin Board Term 4 – October 17, 2019
Boarding Bulletin Board (T4) News around the Boarding Precinct • What a busy and exciting first few weeks we have had here in Boarding to start Term (4). Our Year 12 cohort spent their break sitting practice exams and attending revision classes to prepare for their upcoming VCE Examinations. The remainder of our Boarders returned…
Careers Update – October 17, 2019
Careers Update – Mr Anthony Meehan 7 Movies about Work That Can Help Your Career Usually, trips to the movie theatre are all about overpriced popcorn, soft drinks, choc tops and blockbuster thrills; two hours of escapism, essentially, where you can forget about work and immerse yourself in the drama, laughs or shocks of alternative…
Where are they now – Ben Willian (SPC 2010-15)
The College recently reconnected with Ben Willian (SPC 2010-15) who is now following his dreams of working in marketing and sales after gaining entry into a special program at university which allowed him to learn valuable skills and experience with the uni’s marketing team. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’ve been studying the Bachelor…
Where are they now Brendan O’Connell (SPC 1975-80)
The College recently reconnected with Brendan O’Connell (SPC 1975-80) who initially carved out a career in banking, but is now happily working as Professor of Accounting at RMIT University in Melbourne and also holds several other positions including the Global President of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I…
Applied Learning Update – September 5, 2019
VCAL PaddyMart The Father’s Day PaddyMart was a great success, the best yet! The boys worked hard to produce a range of handmade goods for sale, and elected to donate the proceeds to saving koalas by supporting the World Wildlife Fund with a one – off donation focused on habitat restoration and medical treatment for…
Senior School Report – September 5, 2019
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of sitting on a panel and interviewing the prospective student leaders for 2020.- We were blessed with an abundance of fine candidates.- Unfortunately, some very capable students with the capacity to adequately fill a role on Student Council will not make it onto Student Council.- These…