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Headmaster’s Message – July 28, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, On Monday afternoon, the College Staff attended an Online Safety presentation by Ray Nasher. The focus of the presentation for staff was to provide some insights into the types of difficulties that young people can unknowingly become involved in through providing personal details online, or…
Support 1st XVIII in Herald Sun Shield Grand Final
Good afternoon all Old Collegians and friends of St Patrick’s College, As you are probably aware our 1st XVIII football team has continued its amazing run of victories and will compete for its seventh consecutive Herald Sun Shield at the MCG this Saturday afternoon from 1.50pm. We take on our rivals from St Joseph’s College,…
Environmental Steps Forward
Environmental steps forward Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria – a State Government statutory authority -“ the College has commenced a journey towards achieving a 5 Star Sustainability Certification over the coming years. As a first step the College has formed a ResourceSmart Planning Group that is charged with the responsibility of guiding the school to reduce…
Advertise now in the Shamrock
Bookings are closing soon to advertise in the next edition of St Patrick’s College’s Shamrock magazine, which will be published in August/September. Reach out to our thousands of current school families and Old Collegians by promoting your business in the next edition. The Shamrock is a glossy, full colour magazine, produced three times a year…
KRC Update – July 14, 2016
New Term Opening hours The KRC will be open from 8.00 am -“ 5.00 pm on Monday to Thursday and from 8.00 am -“ 4.00 pm on Fridays. KRC Team excursion On Monday June 20, the KRC Team went to Geelong to look at the newly refurbished Geelong Library. We had an extensive tour of…
Headmaster’s Message – July 14, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends, Staff and Student of St Patrick’s College, I hope the holiday break has been a time a rest for all members of the College community, and that you have all returned to school ready to tackle what promises to be a very busy term. – As I write, I am particularly…
College Chaplain Reflection – July 14, 2016
As part of the Melbourne Experience this year I was able to meet up with the Yr 9 cohort at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne* to celebrate Mass. I was very happy with the morning and just want to pick up on two observations. The first is the obvious sense of awe and wonder…
Mission Report – July 14, 2016
There is no escaping the fact that winter is upon us. There is the evidence of snow, rain, sleet, hail, showers and seemingly moisture coming out of the ground. There is also the unmistakable sight of the -‘moon-boot’ around the College; wounds from the sporting ovals of Ballarat, and in such great numbers that one…
Teaching and Learning Report – July 14, 2016
The 2017 subject selection process In the coming weeks all current Years 8, 9, and 10 students will complete the various aspects of the 2017 subject selection process. Subject selection can be an anxious time and the College has a variety of procedures to support both students and parents. Firstly, parents and students should check…
Middle School Report – July 14, 2016
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all Middle School students and staff as we embark upon Term 3 for 2016. The term promises to be yet another one full of opportunities for our boys to continue their journey towards the Senior School in 2017. Whilst the weather has not started that…