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Mission Report – April 26, 2018
He is Risen. He is Risen indeed! Welcome to Term Two and may the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection overflow in the hearts of all in the community of St Patrick’s College. The Church reminds us through the liturgical season that love is God’s victory when the Easter Season lasts fifty days, in contrast to the…
Performing Arts Report – April 26, 2018
Anzac Day The Marching Band consists of students from years 7 to 12. This is a wonderful opportunity for boys of each year level to work together to perform at a high standard. The group was formed at music camp and then has four rehearsals to prepare for the day. It is especially pleasing to…
War History Tour Reflection by Sam Williams
The below is an excerpt from the address that College Captain, Sam Williams, gave at the Anzac Assembly on Tuesday 24 April which provides a fantastic summary of the recent War History Tour.- To- view the History Tour video showcasing the trip, please click on the following link:- https://youtu.be/nRpQQSDUupk Good morning Mr Crowley, staff and…
Teaching and Learning Report – April 26, 2018
2018 NAPLAN for Year 7 and Year 9 students The 2018 National Assessment Program -“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 15, Wednesday May 16 and Thursday May 17. Friday May 18 will be used as a -‘catch-up’ day for boys who were absent for…
Boarding Bulletin Board – April 26, 2018
Boarding Bulletin Board (T2) News around the Boarding Precinct Stage Three of the Boarding Precinct is on track and the new dining room, kitchen and multi-purpose space is taking shape. At the start of this term, we have welcomed two new faces to the SPC Boarding Community -“ Alex Byeham (10) and Kayne Councillor (11)….
Information Technology Update – April 26, 2018
Cyber Safety – Office of the eSafety Commissioner Website One of the best Cyber Safety sites I have come across is the website belonging to the eSafety Commissioner. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner website has a vast array of useful, up to date resources for teachers, parents and students with regards to keeping safe…
Careers Update – April 28, 2018
Careers Night is coming – Wednesday- 30- May The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) released the New Work Order report which- focuses on the changing nature of Australia’s workforce. The report demonstrates how mindsets need to shift to reflect a more dynamic workforce, highlighting seven new -‘job clusters’ that will be in demand in the…
News from the Kelty Resource Centre (KRC)
Homework in the KRC Students are welcome to do their homework and course revision in the KRC. We open at 8.00am and close at 5.00pm (4.00pm on Fridays). We have everything that’s needed to get an assignment, project or folio finished. The printer, guillotine, coloured paper, laminator, scissors, rulers, staplers and a range of pens…
Middle School Report – April 26, 2018
Welcome back to all of the Middle School families. I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the Easter break and are now well and truly back into the swing of things and are looking towards another very positive term of school. We had a magnificent turn out for the Middle School Parent, Student Teacher…
Success at the National Band Championships
Success at the National Band Championships During the Easter weekend Brass Bands and Concerts Band converged on Melbourne to compete in the annual National Band Championships. Thomas Latrobe (Yr 9), Harry Graham (Yr 9) and Benjamin Gray (Yr 10) as members of the Creswick Youth Brass Band competed in the junior section. The section consisted…