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2015 OCA Golf Day report
The 2015 St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Assocation annual golf day has again been haield a success after a solid field enjoyed the event on Sunday, November 8 at the Midlands Golf Club. Spectacular conditions greeted the field and provided ideal weather for excellent scoring. Thanks again to the support of major sponsors including Barker…
Br O’Malley’s Vatican honour
College Archivist Ms Catriona Banks recently toured Europe and came across a fascinating piece of SPC history holding pride of place in the Vatican. It is amazing where little pieces of Ballarat can be discovered across the world.- Our St Patrick’s community would be very aware of Brother William Theodore (Bill) O’Malley, and his remarkable…
Volunteers Wanted for International Ironman 70.3
Want to be involved in a Major International Event? And raise funds for the College Rowing Club at the same time? Here’s your chance! The St Patrick’s College Rowing Club is seeking volunteers to assist with the upcoming International Ironman 70.3 at Lake Wendouree between Thursday 10 December and Sunday 13 December. By volunteering your…
SPAM Winners 2015
The College’s best young film makers were honoured with a gala dinner at the 2015 Annual SPAM (St Patrick’s Awards for Media) Event in the OCA Pavilion on Tuesday, November 18. Year 11 student Liam McAdie won the major award on the night for his confronting and challenging short film which the judging panel (comprised…
Headmaster’s Message – November 19, 2015
Headmaster’s Address- to Speech Night November 18, 2015 Before I offer my formal address tonight I would first like to acknowledge a number of people this evening including Bishop Paul Bird, Bishop of Ballarat and Patron of the College, Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director, Edmund Rice Education Australia, Mr Terry Lloyd, Deputy Chair St Patrick’s…
Wellbeing Report – November 19, 2015
Speech Night Thank you to the parents and boys who supported the event, and a particular thanks to those staff who organised and ran the evening, including preparing the boys to ensure it was a fitting way to mark their achievements in 2015. A community that celebrates the achievements of its members is a strong…
Teaching and Learning Report – November 19, 2015
2016 Booklists and iPad Resources Lists The 2016 booklists for current Years 7-11 students will be distributed to the boys via their Pastoral Care groups in the coming days.- Current Years 7, 8, 10 and 11 boys will also receive the 2016 iPad Resources List specific to their year level. Incoming 2016 Year 7 families,…
College Chaplain Reflection – November 19, 2015
In the last newsletter I took the opportunity to promote the Vocations Retreat which the College Mission Team will run on Saturday 28th November. Thanks to the parents who have made inquiries. We have now sent out invitations, but if any parents are still interested in finding out more about the event please feel free…
Mission Report – November 19, 2015
The horror of Paris still dominates the headlines. In the highly charged response it has been declared an attack on our freedom, but this response needs some examination. In their logic, the terrorists would also claim they acted in freedom to defend and expand their world view -“ so the language of freedom risks becoming…
Junior School Report – November 19, 2015
The last few weeks of Term 4 are upon us and there are many things to be done before the end of the school year. Year 7 Presentation Evening This year’s Junior School Presentation Evening will take place next Thursday 26, November at 7:30pm in the O’Malley Sports Centre. All Year 7 boys are expected…