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Headmaster’s Message – August 3, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Next weekend the College hosts its annual Legends Dinner. As part of this evening, we formally acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of past students who have excelled in their particular fields of expertise. This year, we formally induct Chris Nolan as a Legend of the…
Careers Update – August 3, 2017
Careers Night Many thanks to the parents and students who attended our annual event on Tuesday night. Photos taken on the night show happy, smiley people talking with our old collegians, employers, local service agencies and regional higher education providers. All round a good night of exploration. SPC Careerblog: http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ Recent Posts Weekly Career News…
Mission Report – August 3, 2017
How many of us are finding it hard to get out of bed on these cold mornings? How many of our Year 12 students are finding it hard to complete that extra hour of study as the year gains momentum towards final exams? How many of our Year 7 students are finding the routines of…
KRC Update – August 3, 2017
Lunch Times in the KRC The KRC is well utilised during lunch times and recess with many students coming to use the space. Sometimes boys are working on homework that is due the next session while others are revising their class notes and working steadily through their course work. Many students use the space to…
Director of Sport Report – August 3, 2017
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Senior School Report – August 3, 2017
Last week our Year- 11s took a day out of their normal schedule to listen to David Kobler present on -What is it to be a man?– He gave our boys a perspective that is counter to what is often portrayed in the media or entertainment.- Hopefully our boys will be able take much of…
1st XV rugby – SPC d Xavier
St. Patrick’s College 1st XV 45 d Xavier College 12 (H) (5/8/17) – Try scorers: Charlie Pollard 2, Ryan Yeomans, Will Harrison, Eddie Sauvao, Chris Tuitea, Inoke Siola’a Conversions: Chris Tuitea (5/6), Will Harrison (0/1) – 5 -“ Inoke Siola’a 4 -“ Ethan Jessop 3 -“ Ola Tauelangi 2 -“ Pou Siola’a 1 -“ Eddie…
2017 BAS 1st XI Soccer Grand Final
BAS Grand Final St Patrick’s College 1 defeated Ballarat Grammar 0 GOALS: Josh DeVoogel BEST: Henry Ward, Josh DeVoogel, Ryan Schorback, James King, Mark Ritchie, Mitch Ralston, Tiernan Somers, Marcus Parini, Connor O’Callaghan, Dennis Wanjiku Congratulations to this fine group of St Patrick’s boys for producing another BAS Grand Final win against a very talented…
Boarding Report – August 17, 2017
It has been a challenging commencement to Term 3. As our unique Ballarat weather begins to unfold, its effect has been felt by all within our boarding community. An illness has swept through our boarding halls and dorms taking no prisoners. It is at times like this, for staff and students, that showing compassion, support…
Mission Report – August 17, 2017
August is a rich time in our liturgical year. August 8th is the Solemnity of St Mary of the Cross, Australia’s first canonised saint. St Mary’s story is one of great endurance and inspiration for our times. If you are not familiar with her story may I recommend investing a little time at the website…