News
Recognising our Boarding Precinct Appeal donors
The College would like to thank the generous supporters of our Boarding Precinct Appeal to date. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising nearly $400,000, towards the overall $7m build cost. We invite our school community to consider assisting the College in…
Old Boys in the News – July 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: Well done to Liam Hanrahan (SPC 2009-14), pictured above,– who has been awarded an Albert Coates Scholarship at Federation University. Liam is currently in his second year studying Biomedical Science, but hopes to eventually pursue Medicine. The Albert Coates Scholarship is awarded to students…
1st XI Soccer – SPC d BGS – July 26, 2017
St Patrick’s College 2 defeated Ballarat Grammar 0 GOALS: Josh DeVoogel, Lachlan Wright BEST: James King, Dennis Wanjiku, Josh DeVoogel, Tiernan Somers, Mitch Ralston, Darby Gaffney, Talan Flockhart, Jude Jeandet, Alex Worthington The coach had been concerned about Grammar and especially their senior BDSA players Antonetti and Huggett and this game played out with their…
100th anniversary of battle of Passchendeale
Today, 31 July 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of the commencement in WWI of what became known as the Battle of Passchendaele (or the Third Battle of Ypres). The battle took place on the Western Front from 31 July to November 1917, for control of the ridges south and east of the Belgian city of…
1st XI Soccer – 2017 Semi Final
St Patrick’s 9 defeated Ballarat College Black 0 – GOALS: Lachlan Wright 4, Mark Ritchie 2, Alex Worthington, Alex Baker, Darby Gaffney – BEST: Mark Ritchie, Lachlan Wright, Josh DeVoogel, Darby Gaffney, Mitch Ralston, James King, Alex Baker, Denis Wanjiku, Talan Flockhart – Teams are not normally disappointed with an easy win, especially when it…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 3, 2017
The 2018 subject selection process Current Years 9, 10 and 11 students are now well into all aspects of the 2018 subject selection process. As I have previously noted, subject selection can be an anxious time and the College has developed a variety of procedures to support both students and parents. All 2018 student and…
Wellbeing Report – August 3, 2017
This Monday August 7, all Year 11 students will attend a morning seminar titled -‘Carmen Road Safety’.- The guest present, John Maher, lost his 18-year-old daughter Carmen when she fell asleep at the wheel and hit a tree 17 years ago in central Victoria.- John subsequently resolved to share Carmen’s story with as many school…
Boarding Report – August 3, 2017
Twelve months ago I wrote our first -‘Boarding’ contribution to the College’s fortnightly newsletter and highlighted the importance of our College holidays -“ as time to take stock, reflect, refresh -“ and spend quality time with family and friends. It was interesting to re-read this contribution to reflect on what has changed in the past…
Information Technology Update – August 3, 2017
Do Not Install iOS 11 Apple have unofficially released a beta version of their new iOS operating system, iOS 11. However, this beta release is intended for use only by app developers who can download the beta iOS and test their apps on the new operating system. Apple make it clear that you install this…
Middle School Report – August 3, 2017
Our Social/Dance program continues this week. Our Year 9 students have been enjoying the opportunity to participate in Ballroom Dancing Classes with the Year 9 students from Loreto College.- The remaining class is being conducted in the Pavilion at St Patrick’s College, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday August 7.- There will be a culminating…