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Enhanced Learning at St Patrick’s College 2019
National Consistent Collection of Data(NCCD) on School students with a disability. Schools must now complete the National Consistent Collection of Data(NCCD) annually. It counts the number of students who receive extra adjustments or -‘help’ at school because of a disability, as defined by the Discrimination Act 1992. (DDA) Please refer to this link– which includes…
Information Technology Update – May 30, 2019
What young people do online, particularly on social media, is sometimes an area that parents are not comfortable to discuss with their children. Are they being targeted by cyber bullies or even criminals? Have they formed inappropriate relationships parents are unaware of, or shared inappropriate images? When not armed with information about how to help…
Wellbeing Report – May 30, 2019
Reconciliation Week During the week the College has taken time to celebrate the rich culture and history of Indigenous Australians and reflect on the journey of national reconciliation. On Sunday evening the Boarding community came together to launch the week with the Annual Reconciliation Dinner. The gathering highlighted the rich diversity and the strong bonds…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 30, 2019
It may have been a cold and wet week in Ballarat but that hasn’t stopped our boys and staff getting involved in a number of significant events! Shrek The Musical After five exceptional performances, the curtain was drawn on the 2019 St Patrick’s/Loreto production, Shrek The Musical, on Saturday evening. The cast drew wide acclaim…
Careers Update – May 30, 2019
2019 SPC Senior School Careers Expo Another SPC Careers Night has come and gone. ‘Twas an autumn night with the gentle backdrop of snow, sleet or polar rains, I am not quite sure? Held on Wednesday 29 May in the warm and welcoming OCA Pavilion we had the support from some amazing mentors. On display…
Mission Report – May 30, 2019
This week is National Reconciliation Week, with the theme -Grounded in Truth. Walk Together with Courage-. It is also Catholic Education Week, with the theme -Listen with the Ear of your Heart-. In a unique moment that brought these two commemorations together, Year 12 student Myles King, addressed the Reconciliation Week Boarding Dinner. I offer…
Middle School Report – May 30, 2019
This week is an ideal opportunity to remind all of our boys about their responsible use of ICT. All of our boys have been reminded that it is necessary for them to become familiar with the Responsible ICT Usage and ICT Device Protocol documents that are located in app4 under the INFO tab as it…
Director of Sport Report – May 30, 2019
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Pastoral Care Report – May 30, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 Year 7 Mother & Son Night -“ Thank you! The annual Year 7 Mother & Son night was a great success!- Thank you to everyone who attended. These wellbeing based events are crucial for the development of our students, and I most certainly appreciate the time taken…
St Patrick’s College to induct three new Legends
Three fine Old Collegians of St Patrick’s College who have dedicated much of their lives to helping others will be honoured as Legends of the College at an Annual Celebration Dinner in August. The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Association (SPC-OCA) will honour the exemplary work of these men, while also announcing a Young Achiever…