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Boarding Bulletin Board
Although many of our St Patrick’s College students returned to campus last week, a large contingent of Boarders remained in the Boarding Precinct due to the closure of Interstate Boarders. This was certainly a difficult time for our St Patrick’s College Boarders, but one that they should be congratulated upon. A set schedule was in…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie The process of subject selection for 2021 is well underway. For the senior students this is especially significant as many choices are put before them – choices that seek to give expression to their emerging hopes and dreams. This year parents and students face the challenge of gathering…
2020 Pastoral Care Program
2020 Pastoral Care Program: Information for Parents Year 7 Mentoring Program This week saw the commencement of a mentoring program for our Year 7 students. This program sees a group of student leaders who are passionate about student wellbeing meet with our Year 7 boys in small break out groups – having discussions about school…
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 22 July 2020 Happy reading! Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
July 21 – College update on COVID-19 and masks
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, In line with Victorian State Government restrictions, and following advice from the Catholic Education Office (Ballarat), we write to confirm that students who commute to St Patrick’s College from Melbourne municipalities and the Mitchell Shire will be required to wear a face mask or facial covering…
New footy tradition to fill COVID void
In the absence of Ballarat Associated School Sport in Term 3 due to the COVID-19 crisis, St Patrick’s College is seeking to arrange a vast array of intra-school competitions for the coming weeks. The first of these will be held on Wednesday, July 22 on the Main Oval from 3.45pm onwards when a special football…
July 8- College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, This week’s announcement from the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, regarding the return of restrictions for the residents of greater Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire highlights that COVID-19 remains a significant health concern for all of us and that as community we have a shared and ongoing…
Historic rowing photo unearthed and returned to the College
St Patrick’s College was today delighted to receive a near-100-year-old photo depicting the christening of a racing boat on the shores of Lake Wendouree in 1922. The framed photo of remarkable quality was donated to the College by a Frankston lady Jose Francis who had found it in her late grandmother’s possession. It seems her…
Get well messages for Mike Brady
One of the most loved and respected Old Collegians has endured a tough time of late. Michael Brady (SPC 1956-62) was one of the most respected teacher at St Patrick’s College for close on four decades leading up to his retirement in 2014. As a long-time Year 7 co-ordinator he provided expert guidance to literally…
AFL star Jacob Hopper reflects on an interrupted AFL season
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, competitive sport has come to a standstill. We have had a lot of disappointed boys who are missing out on playing sport for both St Patrick’s College and their community clubs. Likewise, Old Collegians playing sport at a professional level have also had their seasons and competitions heavily impacted. So,…