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Online Teaching and Learning at St Patrick’s College
By Mr Ian Fernée 1:1 eLearning Coordinator eLearning – Ian Fernée On any usual school morning you see waves of SPC boys in blue suitcoats travelling on buses, bikes and by foot to the College grounds. Over the last week and a half, this swell of movement has been replaced by taps of keyboards and…
Acting Principal’s Message
By Acting Principal, Mr Stephen Hill Congratulations on making it to the end of week 2 of remote learning! The word ‘unique’ is, at times, used far too freely to describe a situation or event. However, the period of time since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic can indeed be described as ‘unique’. Clearly,…
Time Capsule idea
By Miss Karla – Learning Support Officer In 30 years from now, (or even sooner), we might be that generation of people with just-in-case-stockpiles of sanitiser and toilet paper, boring our children and grandchildren with tales of the Great Pandemic of 2020. Only time, (or a time capsule), will tell whether we exaggerate or downplay…
Counselling Services Continuing at St Patrick’s College
In these uncertain, strange and often difficult times, we want to first thank you for prioritising your son’s education. Amidst the myriad challenges we are facing, receiving traditional education in this untraditional setting is in turn likely to give rise to untraditional issues. During this flux, the counselling team would like you know that our…
April 23 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Thank you to everyone who helped the College negotiate the first couple of weeks of remote and flexible learning, enforced upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a very busy time for all involved with the College, implementing a whole new method of teaching…
What it’s like to be a Year 8 student during a pandemic
Humanities- Create a primary source Students across Junior Humanities were asked to create their own journal entry reflecting about living through a pandemic. For most, this is the first major global historical event that they have experienced, and it present a fantastic opportunity for the students to create their very own primary source. What it’s…
April 23 – College shut down due to power outage
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, The College has been advised that, due to essential maintenance works being carried out by Powercor, its electricity supply will be cut from mid-morning tomorrow (Friday, April 24). As a result, it will not be possible for the College to conduct lessons during this time. The…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie Christ is Risen. He is Risen indeed!! May all the joy, graces and blessings of the Easter Season be with all our families. The wonderful mystery of the Resurrection is a source of hope and endurance through all the trials of life. Love is stronger than death! To…
Senior School Report
by Hamish McCrum, Director of Senior School “Welcome back” for Term 2. I commend the students and the teachers for how well they have responded to the challenges of remote learning. I have had conversations with about 25 students of varying abilities and I have been impressed with how they all seem to be making…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms 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 2 Week 2 2020