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Middle School Report
Classroom and Yard Behaviour It seems an import time in the term when I remind boys that their journey into the Senior School is assisted by their subject results and classroom behaviour, as this information is used to assess their readiness to undertake VCE Units 1/2 in Year 10 and thus accelerate their schooling. Poor…
Acting Co-Headmaster Wellbeing Message – August 22
Heralds of change In four weeks, our Year 12 students will finish their VCE course content and begin the arduous task of revision in preparation for their upcoming VCCA examinations. In order to lessen the burden on our Student Council the College transfers the reigns of leadership over to the incoming 2020 Student Council at…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 22, 2019
Cardinal Pell Appeal In discerning the outcome of Cardinal Pell’s appeal, both as individuals and as a school community, I note the response from Bishop Paul Bird: The outcome of Cardinal Pell’s appeal against his conviction on historical child sexual abuse charges is the culmination of months of uncertainty during which many people in our…
Careers Update – September 5, 2019
Thinking of going to uni? Read this first! – Considering a university pathway? To ensure you make the right choice for you,- take a minute to consider the following: 1. Why- am I going to university? What’s your motivation for going to uni? Is it to get qualified for your dream career? To experience the…
Recent Nude Food Day a Success
On Tuesday August 27 our College conducted a Nude food day. Students and staff were encouraged to make a special effort to -‘cut the wrap’ as part of the Wipe Out Waste Schools Less to Landfill Challenge. Every piece of packaging or excess food that we can save from landfill makes a difference. At St….
Middle School Report – September 5, 2019
-No act of kindness is ever wasted.- Aesop In 2020 The Middle School Community Service Program will continue as part of the Middle School timetable. Community Service is when you work for free to the benefit of your community rather than yourself. In our modern world, we need to consider community service not only as…
Mission Report – September 5, 2019
A nightclub opened next door to a church and immediately the relationship was tense. The churchgoers were unhappy with the noise on Saturday nights as they were gathering for a prayer group. They did not like the cars that were left by patrons on Sunday mornings when they tried to get a parking space near…
Boarding Bulletin Board – September 5, 2019
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T3)’ News around the Boarding Precinct Following a comprehensive process that has entailed a letter of application, informal questions, student and staff vote and an interview -“ we are delighted to announce the following leadership for 2020. – 2020 Captain of Boarding -“ Benedict Howard – 2020 Vice Captains of Boarding -“…
Director of Sports Report – September 5, 2019
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Pastoral Care Report – September 5, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents Keeping Safe: Information for- Parents As part of the St Patrick’s College mission to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, it is crucial that our broader community of parents are well-informed with the latest information and research available, so we can work as partners…