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ICT Report – student device care and malware
By ICT Manager Eliesha Knox and Ian Fernée 1:1 eLearning Coordinator Given the global move to remote learning and working from home we need to be cautious and proactive against our online behaviours so that we limit risk to ourselves and those around us. Malware is one of these risks as it is malicious software…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Welcome back to the second Semester. Unfortunately, the Melbourne Experience planned for this week had to be cancelled due to the Victorian increase in Covid-19 numbers and the Victorian Government’s decision to lockdown Melbourne. Covid-19 has struck once again and there will be no further opportunity…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie The Catechism of the Catholic Church begins with the affirmation that God, who is infinitely perfect and blessed, in a plan of sheer goodness, freely created us to share in his own blessed life (CCC 1). At the risk of sounding too technical, God is unconditioned. Unlike the…
July 20, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Sadly, the State Government has this morning announced a continuation of the lockdown period as Victoria aims to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. The lockdown is now due to be lifted at 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 27. Throughout this period, we will offer on-site supervision for those…
Careers News
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Careers News 20 July 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
2021 Online Soiree
St Patrick’s College is proud to showcase the following videos, highlighting some of the incredible music talent our students have learned. Please enjoy our 2021 Online Soiree!
July 15, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, As you may be aware the State Government has this afternoon announced another lockdown to help combat the growing COVID-19 outbreak. We understand this presents another challenging time for us all and will cause some distress in our community. Your ongoing understanding and support is always…
Old Collegian’s “The Forgotten City” prepares for worldwide launch
The saying goes that “all roads lead to Rome”. Former St Patrick’s College student Nick Pearce (SPC 1994-99) is hoping that idiom holds true as he prepares a worldwide launch of a new video game next month, which is set in ancient Rome. Nick runs a video game studio in Melbourne called Modern Storyteller which…
Old Boys in the News – June 2021
Our Old Collegians have been busy, including: Great to hear that Old Collegian and craft beer pioneer John O’Brien (SPC 1978-79) is looking to expand his brewing business through a public equity crowdfunding offer. John developed gluten-free beer after discovering he had developed a gluten intolerance. The makers of the gluten-free O’Brien beer, Rebellion Brewing…
Own your piece of the Main Oval
For generations of boys at St Patrick’s College, our Main Oval has been their own personal field of dreams. Often regarded as one of the best playing surfaces in Ballarat, it has been the cherished home turf for thousands of footballers, cricketers, athletes, rugby players and general physical education students. Nearly every Old Collegian has…