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2020 College Dux Academic Assembly Address
2020 College Dux Kai O’Keefe, who achieved an ATAR of 98, delivered the following speech at the 2021 Academic Assembly which was held on Tuesday, February 9. “Good morning to the new Principal Mr Steven O’Connor, students, staff and invited guests. I would like to start my speech by quickly thanking a few people. First…
Old Boys in the News – February 2021
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Great to see Jon Kanoa (SPC 1995-2000) promoting his work as the new co-chair of the Koorie Engagement Action Group in the latest edition of City of Ballarat’s OurBallarat magazine. Jon talks about his desire to see the city walking together as a community and “unity in diversity”….
Launch of Respect Cup
St Patrick’s College is very excited to be joining forces with Loreto College, St Joseph’s College Geelong and Sacred Heart College Geelong for the launch of the inaugural Respect Cup which will be played on Tuesday, March 2 at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. As part of this incredible initiative the two boys’ schools will play…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan Let’s get organised! This year it is my pleasure to be teaching a Year 9 class. After the traditional settling in period, giving all in the class the opportunity to learn their new timetable, know where their room is located and clarifying what they, in fact, need to bring…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Last week, with a number of adjustments and modifications, we were able to hold our annual Academic Assembly where we recognised the academic excellence of our high achieving VCE and VET students of 2020. We also acknowledged students whose aggregated performance in all 2020 assessment tasks…
Director of Students Report
By Director of Students, Mr Mike Silcock Social Media – Responsible Behaviours Social media and young people!! The combination creates endless concern for parents and educators alike. Following our most recent period of Remote Learning this week, it is important that a distinction is acknowledged between the educational and social benefits to technology and the…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Business as usual in the KRC! It is very early days into Term 1 of 2021 and once again we have been COVID challenged. No doubt we will work together to get through each challenge as it comes our way and in the KRC we…
Boarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct We begin this bulletin welcoming back our Boarders who returned home during the snap lock down period. As with many others, this lock down sent our plans in a different direction, however, all are to be commended on how well they adapted to the change. Of our Boarding cohort,…
SPC footy jumpers for sale
Due to popular request, St Patrick’s College has designed a new football jumper which will be made available for public purchase through the College Shop. Last year, due to the absence of 1st XVIII football due to COVID-19, we designed a special commemorative guernsey for our senior footballers for them to own as a special…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance Performing Arts Co-Curricular A busy and exciting start to the year for all things performing arts at St. Pats. Private Peaceful The College Play auditions were extremely successful, and rehearsals will begin for the cast this week in week 4. We are very excited to bring this…
