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College Chaplain Reflection – September 10, 2015
The Father Almighty Last time we considered some of our reasons for believing in God. When we think about who God might be, we can also begin to say some things about God. For example, if God is the cause of everything else, God himself must have no beginning. In other words, God is outside…
Mission Report – September 10, 2015
On Wednesday morning four students of St Patrick’s College joined with other students from Ballarat’s Christian schools for -‘See you at the Pole’.- Organised and hosted by Ballarat Christian College, -‘See you at the Pole’ is an international day of prayer as part of the Global week of student prayer to celebrate religious freedom. The…
Middle School Report – September 10, 2015
With Term Three concluding next week, I once again congratulate all boys on the manner in which they have embraced Year 9 and the Rite Journey Program. I also encourage the boys to take responsibility in regard to the following: Revision and School Holidays Revision is a key step in learning. Revision works best if…
Information Technology Update – September 10, 2015
iOS on the iPad The mobile operating system of the iPad, iPhone and iPod is known as the iOS. iOS software updates are released on a regular basis – and introduce new features that let you do even more with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. To ensure the iPad is always operating at its…
Boarding Report – September 10, 2015
Director of Boarding – So often I regale you with an anecdote, some advice or simply use this opportunity to showcase the wonderful myriad of achievements our boarders accomplish each day. However in this fortnight’s contribution I turn the spotlight to our Senior Weekend Coordinator, Sports & Welfare Liaison Officer, our Kenny Housemaster -“ Ms…
Careers Update – September 10, 2015
The SPC Careersblog has all the latest news, information and event dates and details for careers minded students and parents. Check out these items at:- http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/– Recent Posts Science Zoos Victoria opportunities for students Ready 4 Work- September School Holidays 2015 Employment Projections Victoria Police Work Experience Program Discover Deakin at Warrnambool Campus Weekly Career…
Headmaster’s Message – September 10, 2015
Excellence is a key pillar of St Patrick’s College both in the classroom and in the wider community. Today, as I reflect on the near-completion of another busy term, it is with great joy that I see many more examples of our boys attaining excellent results. In the past fortnight alone we have enjoyed many…
KRC News – September 10, 2015
KRC holiday opening hours The KRC will be open for study and borrowing during the holidays from 9.00 -“ 4.00 every weekday. eBooks eBooks are available for all students through our eBook platform at http://krc.stpats.vic.edu.au/ebooks.html We have a range of fiction and non-fiction books covering a variety of genres. Just use your current SPC log…
Australian Catholic Youth Festival Information
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It exists to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their faith and participate in the vitality of the Church in Australia. The three day festival involves a celebration of faith through prayer, music,…
College mourns canteen pioneer
The College community is this week mourning the death of former parent Emma Basham who was a driving force in the establishment of the College canteen in the 1960s. Emma, known as Em, started working at St Pat’s in 1963, when Br Nangle spoke to her about starting up a tuckshop. Br Nangle knew that…
