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Headmaster’s Message – February 4, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, – Last Friday, 1430 young men walked through our front gates to commence the 2016 school year. We warmly welcome back each student and their families, together with our new students in Years 7-12, and hope that this year is a time of great happiness,…
Wellbeing Report – February 4, 2016
Welcome and Thankyou-¦ Welcome to 2016, no doubt with many boys (and their families!) having hopes and dreams of what the year ahead holds for all of us at this wonderful community of St Patrick’s College. I have personally felt so supported and genuinely welcomed by many parents and staff as I learn how best…
Junior School Report – February 4, 2016
The school year has started smoothly in the St Patrick’s College Junior School. The new Year 7 students have entered the College with a good degree of enthusiasm and eagerness to get involved in the College and all it has to offer. Our teachers have worked for many hours to ensure that curriculum, class groups,…
Careers Update – February 18, 2016
Important Reminder to all students and parents about careers news and information : @ SPC Careersblog webpage: http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ OR- via KRC homepage — Click <KRC> <Careers@StPats> <SPC Careerblog> OR via SPC homepage — Click <Students, Parents & Staff>, <Careers>, <SPC Careersblog> This weeks topics are: Focus on early information sessions -“ for TAFE and university…
School Crossing Inspections
School Crossing Inspections I write to you alerting members of the St Patrick’s Community that the City of Ballarat Traffic Unit will be conducting random inspections throughout 2016. The College fully support the City of Ballarat in enforcing safe driving practices around the college and would like to take this opportunity to remind you some…
Administration Report – February 18, 2016
Student Individual and Class Photos The class and individual photographs have taken place for 2016. Any boys who do not return their envelope on this day and wish to purchase photographs will need to deliver their envelope directly to David Torrington msp photograhy and their address is listed below. Please do not send the envelope…
Enrolment Interviews for Year 7 2017
St Patrick’s College will be holding Enrolment Interviews for prospective Year 7, 2017 students next week on Tuesday February 23, Wednesday February 24 from 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm and Saturday February 27 from 9.00 am to 11.45 am. If you have lodged an Enrolment Application for your son/child, you should have received an email…
Information Technology Update – February 18, 2016
eDiary for 1:1 Devices Years 7 – 12 2016 will see all students at the College with their own 1:1 device for the first time. One of the key apps the College will continue to use in 2016 is the App4 eDiary. App4 replaces the hard copy diary that has been used in the past…
Boarding Report – February 18, 2016
I read once that -collaboration, networking and face-to-face interaction- are all critical components to a successful boarding experience. I spoke in our last newsletter about inviting our boarders to actively participate in shaping the future of boarding at St Patrick’s College and this past Monday evening they had the opportunity to make suggestions for a…
Technology Faculty Introduces On Guard Safety
Introduction of On Guard Safety into Technology As a means of supporting safe work practice in the Technology Faculty this year students have been/ will be introduced to a new online occupational health and safety training system, On Guard Safety. On Guard Safety provides students with the key knowledge required to safely carry out practical…