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Mission Report – July 30, 2015
This week representatives of Catholic primary and secondary schools from across the diocese gathered at Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School in Wendouree to discuss the Catholic identity of schools. The day was led by Prof. Dr. Didier Pollefeyt and Mr. Jan Bouwens from the The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies of the…
College Chaplain Report – July 30, 2015
The Old Becomes New As chaplain I’m regularly bombarded with enthusiastic questions from the students. Their points of interest and way of seeing things can be really surprising (and it must be said at times somewhat amusing); I’m certainly always kept on my toes. Right at the heart of the joy of youth is the…
Wellbeing Report – July 30, 2015
Edmund Rice Day 2015 Congratulations to the following boys who raised a significant amount of funds for our Annual Edmund Rice Day Walkathon. These boys received a certificate of appreciation as well as a gift card form JB Hi-Fi for their efforts at a recent whole school College Assembly. Year 7 Highest Fundraiser- – –…
Information Technology Update – July 30, 2015
Cybersmart Presentation June 2015 One of the interesting issues brought up by presenter Greg Gebhart at the recent Cybersmart presentation held at the College was the role parents can play in the education of our children in being good digital citizens. Research was presented that indicates our children do care what their parents think and…
Boarding Report – July 30, 2015
What a fortnight it has been for our boarders. A boarding experience is supposed to provide a holistic education -“ one that is based on a boarders’ academic, spiritual, co-curricular and pastoral endeavours. We the SPC Boarding Community Staff are privileged to have our lives enriched by time spent with your sons. The highlights can…
Careers Update – July 30, 2015
The- SPC Careersblog:- http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/– -‹-‹ Check out these- Recent Posts:- -‹ Weekly Career News T3,W3 2016 VTAC Year 12 Publications -“ Out now Experience Asia Scholarship Longerenong College Open Day School Based Apprenticeship -“ Bakery Deakin Open Days -“ Experience- Warrnambool- Residences! First Class Education Group -“ Open Days CCUSA Australia -“ Summer Camp Jobs…
Middle School Report – July 30, 2015
Active Listening Active, effective listening is a habit, as well as the foundation of effective communication.- The boys in Middle School are constantly reminded that listening involves patience, openness, and the desire to understand -“ highly developed qualities of manhood.- It’s so much easier to operate from a low emotional level and to give high-level…
Senior School Report – July 30, 2015
– 2016 Re-Enrolment and Subject Selections Forms All 2016 Year 12 Re-enrolment and subject selection forms were due on Wednesday July 29, 2015. If your son’s is outstanding could you please attend to this promptly?- If you have any queries or concerns regarding subject selection for 2016 please do not hesitate to contact the College…
Esteemed artist to judge NAB Flanagan Art Prize
Esteemed expert to judge NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition Award winning Australian artist Euan Heng has been announced as the judge of the 2015 NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition, being conducted by St Patrick’s College in August. The exhibition, now in its eighth year, is building a reputation as one of the premier art events on the…
2015 SPC trek to Kokoda
SPC at PNG in 2015 In the cold darkness of 2am on June 22 in Ballarat 25 Staff, students, ex-students, parents and friends of the College began the journey of life time to PNG.- During the next 15 days they walked the gruelling Kokoda track, completed a service project at Kokoda College, visited the villages…