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Open letter from Student leaders – May 29, 2015
To all members of the broader St Patrick’s College and Ballarat communities, and especially to the many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. As a student body we are well aware of the events currently unfolding in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse being heard in Ballarat. The details revealed…
Information Technology Update – May 28, 2015
Cybersmart Outreach Program As part of its Cybersmart Outreach program, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), delivers free internet safety awareness presentations for parents, teachers and students. These presentations provide valuable information about the risks confronting children online, and offer tools and tips to help make their internet experiences safe and positive. St Patrick’s…
Careers Update – May 28, 2015
SPC CareerBlog is an online website for all careerãnews, events and information made available to SPC students, parents and community members:ãhttp://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/-‹ ã Recent Posts Weekly Career News School Based Trainee -“ Office Equipment Service / Repairs School Based Apprenticeship -“ CabinetMaker Deakin Parent and Student Tertiary Information Night
Middle School Report – May 28, 2015
Anzac Centenary – Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance Last Wednesday, the Year 9 boys participated in a Victorian Government centenary initiative.- This community focussed roadshow, Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance, was a program of events to encourage our boys to learn more about – World War One history, to research their own personal connections, and to work…
Mission Report, May 28, 2015
– Listening to the radio by chance I was fortunate to hear an expert in a particular South American language speak about the constructive relationship language and culture have on our view of the world. She made several observations that captured my imagination and raised questions. Firstly, where we would say -hi, how are you?-…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 28, 2015
May 19 College Assembly Last week’s College Assembly provided us with the opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and excellence of two groups of Junior School boys. We began by acknowledging the outstanding work of number of Year 8 students, who received a Headmaster’s Excellence Award for their work on the Year 8 Music Instrument Building…
Boarding Report – May 28, 2015
Director of Boarding Balance!! American author Vanessa Minnillo once wrote -I think there should be a good balance between being a good student and being able to enjoy your high school life-. A fortnight ago I reflected on society’s urge to determine one’s future often at the expense of enjoyment in the present. This evening…
Year 7 Swimming Program – Term Three
During Term Three, Year 7 students will be participating in a swimming program at the Ballarat Aquatic Centre (BAC) as part of their scheduled weekly Physical Education classes. For more information please click on this link
Performing Arts Report – May 28, 2015
Combined College Production This year’s musical, “Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be performed in The Mary’s Mount Centre at Loreto College. The performances are being held on Wednesday 17 June, Thursday 18 June, Friday 19 June and Saturday 20 June, all at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.loreto.vic.edu.au/events. To avoid disappointment…
Rotary donation for Kokoda project
St Patrick’s College was today delighted to receive a $1000 donation from the Rotary Club of Ballarat South to help fund an upcoming service project students and staff will complete in Papua New Guinea. In the June-July school holidays, 16 students and three staff will embark upon a trip along the Kokoda Track. A key…