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Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Staffing A big thank you to Peter Brady, who has filled in for Margie Dodd in the role of Year 7 Co-Ordinator since late Term 1. Peter has now finished that stint and will enjoy retirement. Elizabeth Till is now in the role until the end…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School This week is an ideal opportunity to remind all of our boys about their responsible use of ICT. All of our boys have been reminded that it is necessary for them to become familiar with the Responsible ICT Usage and ICT Device Protocol documents that are…
May 25, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Sadly, as you may be aware, the Victorian Government has today announced a series of restrictions on people in the Greater Melbourne area, brought about by a COVID outbreak in the city’s northern suburbs. While Melbourne residents are still permitted to visit regional Victoria, they carry…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan On May 5, the College celebrated Edmund Rice Day. Following a whole school liturgy celebrated in the O’Malley gym the boys embarked upon the traditional walkathon. Despite torrential rain on the previous day, the weather was perfect. Our students enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie of their mates as they…
Careers Update
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 12 May 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum On Wednesday our Year 12s and the Loreto Year 12s gathered together for a joint seminar on the topic of sexual consent. The students listened to presenters from Ballarat Community Health, Victoria Police, and Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Services who outlined what freely given consent…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 2 Week 4
Boarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct Congratulations to current Year 10 Boarder, Nathan Louw who recently represented BAS at the Victorian Schools Associations Swimming Championships, held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Nathan was chosen to represent the Ballarat Associated Schools after his recent success at both the SPC and BAS swimming events. Congratulations Nathan…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School NAPLAN Throughout this week the Year 7 cohort completed four literacy and numeracy tests under exam conditions. The boys are to be congratulated in the manner in which they approached the tests, as it was evident there were some nerves and apprehension. Being placed under a…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor NAPLAN Tests This week, students in Years 7 and 9 participated in the prescribed literacy and numeracy tests known as NAPLAN. During the course of 2020 and as a result of COVID-19, NAPLAN tests did not run across the nation. Thankfully, things are far more settled this year and NAPLAN…