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St Patrick’s College inducts three new Legends
Three fine Old Collegians of St Patrick’s College who have dedicated much of their lives to helping others were honoured as Legends of the College at the St Patrick’s College Annual Celebration Dinner last Saturday night (August 31). The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Association (SPC-OCA) honoured the exemplary work of these three fine men,…
Ballarat Community Notices – September 5, 2019
Please click on- this link– for a flyer about the Buy a Bale Fundraiser on Satruday October 5 from 11.30am Please click on this link– for a flyer about Ballarat Lyric Theatre hosting a ‘A Day with Disney – The Concert’ these school holidays. Check out the – drawing competition at- this link– where you…
Careers Update – September 5, 2019
Thinking of going to uni? Read this first! – Considering a university pathway? To ensure you make the right choice for you,- take a minute to consider the following: 1. Why- am I going to university? What’s your motivation for going to uni? Is it to get qualified for your dream career? To experience the…
Recent Nude Food Day a Success
On Tuesday August 27 our College conducted a Nude food day. Students and staff were encouraged to make a special effort to -‘cut the wrap’ as part of the Wipe Out Waste Schools Less to Landfill Challenge. Every piece of packaging or excess food that we can save from landfill makes a difference. At St….
Middle School Report – September 5, 2019
-No act of kindness is ever wasted.- Aesop In 2020 The Middle School Community Service Program will continue as part of the Middle School timetable. Community Service is when you work for free to the benefit of your community rather than yourself. In our modern world, we need to consider community service not only as…
Mission Report – September 5, 2019
A nightclub opened next door to a church and immediately the relationship was tense. The churchgoers were unhappy with the noise on Saturday nights as they were gathering for a prayer group. They did not like the cars that were left by patrons on Sunday mornings when they tried to get a parking space near…
Boarding Bulletin Board – September 5, 2019
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T3)’ News around the Boarding Precinct Following a comprehensive process that has entailed a letter of application, informal questions, student and staff vote and an interview -“ we are delighted to announce the following leadership for 2020. – 2020 Captain of Boarding -“ Benedict Howard – 2020 Vice Captains of Boarding -“…
Director of Sports Report – September 5, 2019
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Pastoral Care Report – September 5, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents Keeping Safe: Information for- Parents As part of the St Patrick’s College mission to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, it is crucial that our broader community of parents are well-informed with the latest information and research available, so we can work as partners…
Acting Co-Headmaster Wellbeing Message September 5
Father’s Day The College conducted a Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast on Friday, August 30 which was once again, very well supported by boys, their fathers and in some cases, grandfathers. Thank you to Mr Geoff Brodie, the Director of Mission and members of the Liturgy Domain of the Mission Team who coordinated the Mass…