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Information Technology Update – March 21, 2019
Parent Cyber Safety Information While usually a great tool for communicating, the sad events of Christchurch highlighted the speed and negative impact that social media can have in distributing harmful content. When using the College network most social media sites are not available to students, however at home this is generally not the case. Highly…
Middle School Report – March 21, 2019
Queenscliff Camp round up: Feedback has been very positive! Demonstrated teamwork & communication with others Support of each other in the various activities Boys have been pushed out of their comfort zone Overall behaviour was excellent -“ which is a great foundation for the upcoming Melbourne Experience. Of special note a phone call was received…
Senior School Report – March 21, 2019
On Tuesday March 12 we held our parent/teacher/student interviews.- I encourage our students to use the feedback positively from these interviews and to take up the challenge to increase or decrease particular behaviours so as to improve their learning and ultimately themselves.- Should you have been unable to attend or obtain a meeting with a…
Headmaster’s Message – March 8, 2019
Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, As you will be aware, last week’s news of Cardinal Pell’s conviction has seen a period of great personal and collective challenge for all of us and for many reasons. I am particularly aware of the impact it has had on staff who have given…
KRC Update – March 7, 2019
Ballarat Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial St Patrick’s College has a rich tradition of recognising Old Boys who have fought in wars.- Ballarat too has such a tradition and over the past three years the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Trustees commenced a campaign to suggest that in lieu of Wreaths, a Book Tribute be…
Mindfulness and Smiling Mind
What is Mindfulness? -Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity and without judgement- -Smiling Mind This is a practice we could bring into any activity throughout the day- eating, driving, talking to someone, spending time in nature, even brushing our teeth. Meditation is the formal practice of mindfulness. What is Smiling…
Mission Report – March 7, 2019
We are in the solemn Season of Lent The solemn person is one possessing a deep sincerity from which emerges serious thoughts. Lent is our time to be honest about what truly motivates and directs our lives. Lent is our time to be careful and exact in naming what is at the centre of our…
Senior School Report – March 7, 2019
Congratulations to all our rowers for their fine efforts in training and in rowing in the re-scheduled Head of the Lake on Wednesday, and again to those crews who were successful on the day.- Commiserations to our First Crew, Connor Shugg, Will Peucker, Tom Barry, Brayden Sands and Jackson Long who did not have a…
Pastoral Care Report – March 7, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents Year 8 Father Son Night -“ -Stepping Stones- – Tuesday March 19 The inaugural Year 8 Father / Son night will be held on Tuesday March 19, from 6.30pm in the Gymnasium, with break out discussions to occur in the Junior and Middle School classrooms. I would please…
Teaching and Learning Report – March 7, 2019
Term 1 Parent/Student/Teacher interviews Parent/Student/Teacher interviews for Term 1 will be taking place on Tuesday, March 12. The interviews will commence at 4:00pm and conclude at 8:30pm. There will be meal break for teachers between 6:00pm and 6:30pm. Please note that students are expected to attend these interviews with their parent(s).- New arrangements for 2019…