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Boarding Report – November 5, 2015
Director of Boarding Our Crest articles have showcased our boarders many talents -“ and long will that continue -“ but, as I said at our last community dinner -“ we are very fortunate to also have such wonderful staff. This article I throw the spotlight on our Nangle Housemaster, Mr Michael Murphy, who recently wrote…
Mission Report – November 5, 2015
The High Court of Australia is at the top of the court hierarchy in Australia. Its home is in Canberra in a building of magnificent architecture that reflects the character of Australia in both its materials and its design. However, that is just the building and not the court itself. If the justices of the…
College Chaplain Reflection – November 5, 2015
“If you are what you should be, then you will set the world on fire.” St Catherine of Sienna Last year the College Mission Team were blessed to be able to offer a morning of prayer and discernment as an opportunity for students to reflect on what plans God might have for them in their…
Teaching and Learning Report – November 5, 2015
October 27 College Assembly: We were joined at last week’s assembly by members of the Ballarat Woodworkers Guild, Guild President Kerry Pask and Show Convener George Davis, to present awards to a number of boys who were successful at the 2015 Ballarat Wood and Craft Show. The Ballarat Woodworkers Guild is a non-profit organisation established…
Wellbeing Report – November 5, 2015
Remembrance Day Music is a universal language and possibly the most widespread form of creative expression used by people, young and old. A simple piece of evidence is in the number of people around the place wearing earphones. From celebration to mourning, anthem to lullaby, music accompanies our deepest human experiences. On Tuesday 10 November,…
Headmaster’s Message – November 5, 2015
Last Wednesday evening we welcomed more than 600 parents and guardians to St Patrick’s College, all of whom are considering the destination for their son’s secondary journey. The decision of where to enrol your child for their secondary education is such an incredibly important one and must be given great consideration. In outlining what a…
Rowing Report – November 5, 2015
Rowing Season has kicked off incredibly well. Having access to the new training device the swingulator has already seen an improvement on technical rowing for our beginning crews. We have grown this year with 10 junior crews comprising 50 year 8 crewmen and some year 7 coxes. We have 6 senior crews and three and…
Parent information evening for Ireland Tour
An important information evening for parents of boys attending the 2016 St Patrick’s College Football Tour of Ireland and England will be held on Thursday, November 12 in the College Chapel. Tour manager Mr John Richards strongly encouraged all parents involved to attend the meeting which will provide crucial information about the evening. “The meeting…
Administration Report – November 5, 2015
Speech Night This year’s Speech Night will be held once again at the magnificent Her Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday November 18, commencing at 7.30pm sharp.- Ticketing Arrangements * Award recipients and their families will receive from the College Shop free tickets in the coming weeks. * All Year 12 students are expected to attend and…
KRC update – November 6, 2015
The Power of Reading On Monday October 19, 2015 three KRC team members went to hear one of the world’s authorities on reading, Professor Stephen Krashen a linguist and educational researcher specialising in language acquisition. Throughout his entertaining and engaging presentation, Krashen made the case for one method of language acquisition and literacy development over…