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Boarding Report – July 16, 2015
Managing expectation -“ last year I was fortunate to attend a Professional Development session on -‘Managing Expectations’. As our boarding cohort returns for arguably the busiest of our College terms I felt it prudent to share what I had gleaned from this PD in the hope that it provides guidance to all. Whether your son…
Rowing Report – July 16, 2015
Rowing in term three is about to begin with land based, gym and ergo training starting next week, leading into the water sessions in a month’s time. I have met with the boys and encouraged them to come over to the boatshed and begin their preparation for the new season. I know some lads are…
Ordination of Fr Francis Denton
There was much joy for the wider St Patrick’s College community in late June when former student Francis Denton (SPC 1994-99) was ordained to the priesthood at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne. In doing so, Fr Francis became the 317th Old Boy to pursue such a life of faith, and the first since the ordination…
Nick’s brave fight
Year 12 student Nick McKenna has overcome difficult odds to be a crucial member of the St Patrick’s Rowing Program in 2015. When he was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago, many would have forgiven him for putting aside his hopes of representing the College in the arduous sport. However, through grim tenacity Nick’s story…
Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast tickets available
The Annual Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast is one of the many highlights on the annual St Patrick’s College Calendar and will be held in 2015 on Friday, September 4 from 7am. We invite all fathers, grandfathers and guardians of current students to attend this event and participate in a Mass in the College Chapel…
Rowing legends reunite
They are arguably the most famous rowing crew St Patrick’s College has ever produced and their boat hangs proudly from the ceiling in the main corridor of the school. On Saturday, June 20, members of the famed “Drought breakers” – the 1990 Head of the Lake winning crew regathered for a reunion 25 years after…
Middle School Report – June 11, 2015
With the end of term fast approaching, I congratulate all boys on the manner in which they have embraced the Year 9 Rite Journey Programme. As part of the transition from boyhood to manhood, I encourage the boys to take responsibility in regard to the following: Holiday suggestions and ideas -·ãAt the beginning of the…
Information Technology Upate – June 11, 2015
On Monday June 1 the College was lucky enough to have Greg Gebhart from the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) present to the community a series of workshops as part of the CyberSmart program. Greg spoke to all Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 students in the College Gym after lunch in what was…
Teaching and Learning Report – June 11, 2015
VCE Premier’s Awards Current Year 12 student Patrick Collier received a Premier’s award at last week’s VCE Premier’s Awards ceremony in Melbourne. The Deputy Premier of Victoria and current Education Minister, the Hon. James Merlino MP presented Patrick a Study Award in recognition of his academic excellence in attaining the maximum study score of 50…
Careers Update – June 11, 2015
For all the latest posts on careers news, events and course information goto:- http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/– Recent Posts: Weekly Career News -‹Focus on Careers in Agriculture. Meet two students studying at university and two working in graduate positions Meet Shaun Darmody, Bachelor of Agriculture Business Management, Charles Sturt University Meet Monica Ley, Bachelor of Agricultural Science,- Charles…