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Middle School Report – March 15, 2018
Queenscliff Camp round up: Feedback has been very positive! Demonstrated teamwork- and communication with others Support of each other in the various activities Boys 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 was a letter of praise…
Information Technology Update – March 15, 2018
Students Caring for the Devices Just recently, we have experienced several incidents of student device breakage. In all instances, the student device was not inside the protective Targus Tanc bag or neoprene cover when the incident occurred and subsequently the devices suffered significant damage, particularly to the screen. We remind the boys that whenever they…
Careers Update – March 15, 2018
CAREER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Do you have students who- can picture themselves at the University of Melbourne- but are unsure of which degree is right- for them? If so,- we invite- them to sign up for- A Day at Melbourne and find out for themselves! EVENT DETAILS Date:- Friday 6 April Time: 9.00am…
KRC Update – March 15, 2018
Reading and the KRC (WIRED) + Reading and Home As you may well know St Patrick’s College invests heavily in the provision of an enjoyable reading experience for your sons.- The English Faculty dedicate time each fortnight to immerse your boys into reading in partnership with the Library.- The WIRED (Wide Interest Reading English Development)…
Acting Headmaster’s Message – March 16, 2018
We finished this week by gathering together as a school community to celebrate the feast day of our patron, the great St Patrick. Our celebrations commenced with all students and staff assembling in front of the College Chapel and Kennedy House for a 125th year commemorative photograph (with a number of students forming a very…
Director of Sport Report – March 15, 2018
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Pastoral Care Report – March 15, 2018
2018 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents Year 10 Father Son Night -“ Tuesday March 20 The annual Year 10 Father / Son night will happen this coming Tuesday 20th of March, from 7pm in the Pavilion, with break out discussions to occur in the Wilding Wing.- I would please encourage all Year 10 students…
Celebrations Commence for 125th Anniversary
Celebrations for the College’s 125th Anniversary officially commenced today with a symbolic gathering of students in the front gardens where a 125 year commemorative photo was taken. The entire Ballarat community is encouraged to join St Patrick’s College tomorrow, Saturday March 17, to celebrate the historic school’s 125th– anniversary celebrations. Among the highlights on the…
Boarding Bulletin Board – March 15, 2018
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T1)’ News around the Boarding Precinct Following on from their success at the Head of the Lake, current boarders, Regan Champley (12) and Connor Shugg (11) then went on to compete at the State Rowing Championships this past weekend and came away with two gold medals. Their attention now turns to the…
Mission Report – March 15, 2018
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new. (2 Cor 5:17) Our annual celebration of St Patrick’s Day experienced newness as Fr Justine Driscoll, Vicar General of Ballarat and Fr Anthony Nagothu our College Chaplain, led us in the Eucharist. Gathered around…