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Where are they now – Justin Gordon (SPC 2009-10)
The College reconnects with Justin Gordon (SPC 2009-10) who credits his boarding experience at SPC for teaching him plenty of -people skills-. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I settled in Albury/Wodonga for university and I am now working in private practice in physiotherapy in Albury, NSW. I am also engaged…
Old Boy gatherings in Melbourne
All Old Collegians are invited to join us for lunch on Friday, June 2 at the Emerald Hotel in Clarendon St, South Melbourne.- Over the past few years it has become tradition for a group of Old Collegians to gather on the first Friday of each new season for an afternoon of reminiscing and reacquainting….
Headmaster’s Message – May 12, 2017
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last year in September, St Patrick’s College was involved in the EREA School Renewal Process. Occurring every five years, the School Renewal is an ongoing process of reflection on our authenticity as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Specifically, we are called to…
KRC Update – May 11, 2017
Fourteen chess enthusiasts represented St Patrick’s College at the Ballarat Regional Chess Championships hosted by Ballarat and Clarendon College on Wednesday, May 3. Players were allocated 15 minutes each per game and were encouraged to use their time shrewdly.- Chess Kids coaches were on hand to settle any disputes and it was interesting to watch…
Administration Report – May 11, 2017
Senior School Immunisations Earlier this year the Victorian State Government announced that all school students in Years 10,11 and 12 will receive the Meningococcal W vaccine. Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria, although the disease is uncommon, it can become very serious very quickly. Meningococcal bacteria are passed from person to person by regular, close,…
Information Technology Update – May 11, 2017
iPad Neoprene Sleeves distributed to Year 7 Students On Friday 3rd of February nearly 100 Year 7 students received neoprene sleeves they had ordered online from CompNow after a delay in supply. CompNow have agreed to replace the incorrect sized neoprene sleeves and have now come up with a replacement sleeve that has met with…
Boarding Report – May 11, 2017
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a journalist who had been tasked with writing a series of articles on various aspects of a boarding education. I was invited to pass comment, make observations and provide an informed insight into the different topics for discussion. These articles were published in the Australian Financial Review…
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…
Mission Report – May 11, 2017
Once again our celebration of Edmund Rice Day was a great occasion. We commenced with Mass in the morning, led by Fr Justin Driscoll, followed by our Walkathon and finishing with possibly the most entertaining St Pat’s has Talent in recent years. The experience of a unified community is one that we must treasure and…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 11, 2017
End Semester One Exams With just four weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Wednesday June 7 for Years 9, 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be…