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Middle School Report – July 20, 2017

Welcome back to the Second Semester of Middle School. I would like to announce that Mr Shane Hayes has been appointed to the role of Year 9 Coordinator. Mr Jake Clark will replace Shane as the Pastoral Care Tutor of 9F. Mrs Kristine Smardon will have an extended absence due to medical rehabilitation and she…

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Middle School Report – June 8, 2017

I would like to thank Mrs Ashleigh Giampaolo for all of her work over the last 18 months as Year 9 Coordinator. Ashleigh has made a significant contribution to the Year 9 Team in her role as Year Level Coordinator being responsible for organizing a range of camps, Middle school functions and supporting each of…

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Headmaster’s reflection at EREA apology

Headmaster John Crowley delivered the following speech in Canberra on Thursday, June 1, 2017 as the College’s governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, delivered a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This reflection represents another significant step in the College’s journey towards reconciliation with victims and survivors. It follows more than…

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Middle School Report – May 25, 2017

This week has been 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 located in app4 under the INFO tab as…

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Middle School Report – May 11, 2017

A huge thank you to all of the parents who attended our Middle School Parent Information Night in preparation for their son embarking on the Melbourne Experience in Week 10 of this term. It was a wonderful evening to get together and bridge any concerns parents had about this very different learning experience that their…

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Middle School Report – April 27, 2017

Welcome back to all of the Middle School families. I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the Easter break and are now well and truly back into the swing of things and are looking towards another very positive term of school. We had a magnificent turn out for the Middle School Parent, Student Teacher…

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Middle School Report – March 23, 2017

Queenscliff Camp round up: Feedback has been very positive! Demonstrated teamwork & communication with others Support of each other in the various activities Boy have been pushed out of their comfort zone Overall behaviour was excellent -“ which is a great foundation for the upcoming Melbourne Experience. Of special note a phone call was received…

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Middle School Report – March 9, 2017

This week has seen the first two of our four Year 9 camps completed. We have been blessed with excellent weather and perfect conditions for each of our activities. Each camp has started with a very clear journey, of some challenge, as the boys made their initial entrance to the camp. This all forms a…

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Middle School Report – February 23, 2017

Year 9 Queenscliff Camp Over the coming weeks the Year 9 students will attend the first of their experiential experiences. By now the boys will have received their information letter and permission form. This needs to be handed in by the 22 February, the 24 February at the latest. The three-day, two-night camp will see…

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Middle School Report – February 9, 2017

Firstly, welcome back to all of the 2017 Middle School families. As always we are looking forward to working with your sons as they begin their Middle School Journey. In particular, I wish to make all of our new students feel most welcome as they embark upon their journey here at St Patrick’s College. May…

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