News
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie VCE exams continue across a broad range of studies. At the end of next week, we shall celebrate our Annual Valedictory Dinner and our young men become old boys of the College. But for the moment, many students continue preparing for and completing exams. The criterion for framing…
Headmaster’s Message
by St Patrick’s College Headmaster, Mr John Crowley Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, our thoughts and prayers were with those communities in New South Wales and Queensland who were severely impacted by the devastating bushfires. These fires were ferocious, destroying many homes and taking a number of lives….
Careers Update
Please click on the link below for the latest Careers News. Compass Career News 15 November 2019 The Vocational Education & Training system plays a crucial role in the Australian economy From childcare to land management, from machinists to maritime workers, the VET system is the key to ensuring that Australians have the skills needed…
Director of Sports Report
Acting Director of Sport, Tina Benoit, provides a wrap-up of all sporting activities at the College. To view the sports report please click on the link below. Sports Report Term 4 Week 6
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum The VCE Information Night scheduled for Monday November 18 has been cancelled. It was felt it would be more efficient and effective for families to communicate the relevant information via email or through PAM at various times through the end of this year and into 2020….
Headmaster’s Address to 2019 Valedictory Dinner
The following is a transcript of the address Headmaster John Crowley delivered at the 2019 Valedictory Dinner: “Can I begin by offering a very warm welcoming to everyone here tonight: parents, carers, family members, staff, those helping us out tonight across a variety of areas and, most importantly, our Graduating Class of 2019. In offering…
Boys take to the skies in work experience adventure
Last week Year 10 student Tyson Tipumantamerri joined Year 9 Jayden Tonks in attending the Airforce Indigenous Youth Program Work Experience Week at the RAAF Base in East Sale. Both boys said it was an awesome experience with further developed their passion for a career in the airforce. Well done boys!
Wellbeing – Student Medical Profiles
Wellbeing All families are responsible for providing an up-to-date Medical Profile in PAM for their son/s in 2020 and students with medical conditions such as asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies or other significant health/medical conditions are required to ensure that they also provide a current Medical Action/Management Plan signed by their GP in the last…
Teaching and Learning
by Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning – Mr Stephen Hill As we enter the final teaching days for 2019, it is appropriate to reflect on the significant work that has been done in the key area of teaching and learning at St Patrick’s this year. Our current Strategic Plan challenges all at St Patrick’s who…
Director of Studies – Technology in our Community
by Director of Studies, Ms Julia Petrov Technology in our Community The Thales Design Competition, facilitated by the Ballarat Tech School was an opportunity for students in Years 9 and 10 to explore concepts of STEM, coding, design and project management. During the induction day, a number of presenters from Thales and the City of…