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Boarding Bulletin Board – November 1, 2018
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T4)’ – News around the Boarding Precinct Four weeks of Term 4 are already gone and if you blinked you would be astounded at how much you may have missed. What an amazing first few weeks we have had here in Boarding. With over 150 guests, supporters, friends and boarders in attendance,…
Careers Update – November 1, 2018
The New Work Reality, June 2018- The transition for young people between full-time education and full-time work is increasingly uncertain FYA’s latest report,- The New Work Reality,– follows the journeys of 14,000 young people over a decade to show that half of Australia’s 25 year-olds are unable to secure full-time employment, despite 60% holding post-school…
Information Technology Update – November 1, 2018
Year 9 Students 1:1 Device 2019 and beyond Our current Year 9 students are using parent owned iPads as their 1:1 device which they started using at the start of Year 7 2016. However, moving in to Year 10 in 2019, the boys will begin to be a part of the Senior School 1:1 program…
Director of Sport Report – November 1, 2018
Please click on- – this link for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Headmaster’s Message – November 1, 2018
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, Term 4, as always, is progressing at a rapid rate. Our Year 12 students have currently commenced their formal examinations and we continue to pray for each of them to be sustained throughout these next few weeks. I would remind all students that their…
Pastoral Care Report – November 1, 2018
Both educators and parents can benefit greatly from maintaining a currency of knowledge in regards to the wellbeing of our young people. One way this can be achieved, is through reading the latest research and/or ideas presented by leading professionals in the field of wellbeing and mental health.- One such book is called -‘The Prince…
Senior School Report – November 1, 2018
Year 12 written exams commenced yesterday with English and most boys and teachers here appeared pleased with the questions and their ability to write responses.- A good start.- Many Year 12’s are using this study time to come in and see their teachers as they work towards preparing as well as they can with the…
Applied Learning Update – November 1, 2018
Applied Learning Program Update We are looking forward to our final couple of events for this year; the Christmas PaddyMart and the launch here at St Pat’s, of the caravan which the boys have been working on with Loreto College VCAL students. I must say the students at Loreto have done a fine job in…
Mission Report – November 1, 2018
November 1 is always All Saints Day in the liturgical calendar. On this day the Catholic community celebrates our identity as a -communion of saints-. Regarding this important solemnity, Pope Francis says that the -communion of saints- highlights the fact that there exists a communion of life between all who belong to Christ. This communion…
SAGERS – Environmental Action Group Update
Our College environmental action group,- SAGERS,- continues to grow with many students interested and concerned about our environment. Recently Mr Weadon, our Sustainability Coordinator, attended a talk organised by the Edmund Rice Network and other partners. The former president of Kiribati spoke about the impact of climate change on his nation. Most notable was his…