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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 2 2021
Footy jumpers arrive
The first batch of pre-ordered St Patrick’s College football jerseys have arrived in the College Shop. People who have ordered and paid for their jumper are now invited to collect them from the shop. Those who had asked for their purchase to be delivered are advised that that will happen in the coming days. The…
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 28 April 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Applied Learning bread tag fundraiser
Students involved in the College’s Applied Learning are encouraging the full school community to support their campaign to help raise funds for the construction of wheelchairs in Africa. These students are running a bread tag collection campaign and are encouraging all to collect and donate unwanted bread tags. Four collection containers, one for each College…
Where are they now – Michael Ranger (SPC 1995-2000)
The College recently reconnected with sports physiotherapist Michael Ranger (SPC 1995-2000) who fondly remembers chicken burgers, Portello and a cream bun at the tuckshop and teacher Mr Peter Ryan’s sage advice of ‘measure twice, cut once’. Michael has many fond memories of his time at SPC and how it has prepared him for life. Where…
Aerial images of 2021 Walking Off the War Within
One of the major highlights of the 2021 Walking Off The War Within event on Saturday, April 24 was the presence of the incredible Fire Rescue Victoria drones which have captured the following remarkable images of the day. Click on a photo to open enlarged gallery.
Anzac Day Assembly 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021, our full school gathered in a special assembly to commemorate ANZAC Day. As part of that assembly our Year 12 Co-ordinator and Old Collegian Shane Murphy (SPC 1993-98) expertly relayed the harrowing tale of another Old Collegian, Military Cross recipient Joe Fogarty (SPC 1900-01). If you do nothing else to…
2021 Walking Off the War Within
This weekend, St Patrick’s College is once again playing host to one of Ballarat’s biggest and fastest growing community events – Walking Off the War Within. The event was inaugurated four years ago in honour of Old Collegian Nathan Shanahan (SPC 1988-93, pictured), a returned soldier and firefighter who sadly lost his battle with Post…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Congratulations to students, parents and staff, on your efforts in ensuring Term 1 has been a success. Friday, January 29, seems like a long time ago when the Year 7’s entered the gates for the first time, with Year 8’s commencing on Monday, February 1. Many…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov In Term 1 teachers set classroom expectations, get to know classes and build an understanding of our learners’ needs. We also participate in a range of valuable activities and events which offer important educational experiences for our students beyond the classroom. With a lot happening in…