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Wellbeing Report – February 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Pastoral Care Our new Pastoral Care program has begun in Years 7-9, in regular pastoral sessions. Please have conversations with your sons about what they are discussing. We really value the partnership with our parents. The Senior School program will begin later in the term. The recent Year 11 Seminar was the launch…
Mission Report – February 23, 2017
This week our College enjoys some of our annual events that bring us together. On Wednesday students enjoyed the sunshine and healthy competition of the swimming sports where chants and cheering were led by the Year 12 students. Many of the longer serving staff were a little confused by the weather because of our long…
Middle School Report – February 23, 2017
Year 9 Queenscliff Camp Over the coming weeks the Year 9 students will attend the first of their experiential experiences. By now the boys will have received their information letter and permission form. This needs to be handed in by the 22 February, the 24 February at the latest. The three-day, two-night camp will see…
Headmaster’s Message – February 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, As you may be aware, as of August 1, 2016, all Victorian schools were required to meet the new- Ministerial Order No. 870 Child Safe Standards – Managing the risk of child abuse in schools, effective from the commencement of the 2017 school year. Essentially,…
Boarding Report – February 23, 2017
This past Friday saw our first Boarding Community event for 2017. It was a wonderful occasion with a poignant Liturgy, led by old SPC Boarder Fr Justin, followed by such a warming Smoking Ceremony, as two cultures came together to celebrate the inclusivity of our boarding family, before the evening concluded with a -‘magical’ themed…
Director of Sport Report – February 23, 2017
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Careers Update – February 23, 2017
Work Experience Two weeks are available for Year 10 and senior students in 2017. Either of the weeks beginning 19 June or 26 June. The work preparation OHS training via safe@work is due planned for all Year 10s in final week Term 1. Careers Portal Try out the new SPC Careers Portal- for Weekly Careers…
VCAL Update – February 23, 2017
This year marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter at St Patrick’s College in the area of Applied Learning.- The first VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) classes have begun at the College in the highly customised Applied Learning Centre.- – VCAL is an alternative to VCE and is designed for students whose prefer…
Christian Ryan launches new boat
The College was delighted to welcome back former College Captain and Olympic silver medallist Christian Ryan (SPC 1992-95) to be guest speaker at our annual Boat Race Assembly and to officially launch our new racer boat named in his honour. Christian, a two-time Head of the Lake winner in 1994 and 95, shed tears in…
Old Collegians – Births, Engagements and Marriages
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: BIRTHS Chris Bedggood (SPC 1988-93) welcomed a baby son, Harley into the family on January 21, 2017. Matt Teasdale (SPC 93-98)– and his wife Fiona (nee Oliver) welcomed their first daughter, Lucille Marie Teasdale- on October 23, 2016 MARRIAGES Good luck to Alex Walsh…