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Administration Report – July 16, 2015
Immunisations On Monday July 20 students in Years 8 & 9 who have returned completed immunisation cards will be receiving the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7 students only. This will provide earlier protection from these diseases. If you have not returned…
Senior School Report – July 16, 2015
Term 2 concluded with the Year 12 social held at the Ballarat Lodge. The evening provided a great forum for the boys to let their hair down and enjoy each others company prior to getting down and focusing on their studies in Term 3. This term we have certainly hit the ground running and it…
Middle School Report – July 16, 2015
The beginning of Semester Two is an excellent time to remind and encourage the boys to either continue with or begin good study habits.- Included in this weeks Crest are some simple guidelines the boys can use to assist with their study.- Important skills the boys need to master include Time Management and Being Organised.-…
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…
