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College updating war honour boards
Over the past two years, College Archivist Catriona Banks has been collecting names of SPC’s Old Collegians who have served in the armed forces since WWII, in order to update- honour boards in the College Chapel. One Old Boy to recently get in touch and add his name to our records is Trenton (Trent) Prince…
Where Are They Now – Sean Balchin
The College reconnects with Sean Balchin (SPC 1986-90), who remembers his boarding time and rowing memories- fondly at St Patrick’s College. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving SPC I moved into a place of my own and got straight into work life, initially as a cabinet-making apprentice. I completed my…
Boarding Report – October 20, 2016
I am most conscious of the number of families who, due to the remoteness of -home-, are unable to join us when we gather as a community as we did last night to farewell our Yr12 boarding cohort. For that reason, I offer my speech as our boarding contribution for this Crest edition. I hope…
Information Technology Update – October 20, 2016
Year 9 Students 1:1 Device 2017 and beyond Our current Year 9 students are all using a College supplied iPad which they received at the start of Year 7 2014. However, moving in to Year 10 in 2017, the boys will begin to be a part of the Senior School 1:1 program which sees the…
Careers Update – October 20, 2016
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Junior School Report – October 20, 2016
The year is quickly slipping by and Term 4 is an extremely busy time at St Patrick’s. At this time of the year it is of extreme importance that boys are very mindful of being organised. Being organised can alleviate many of the anxieties and issues that arise at this time of the year. Simple…
Teaching and Learning Report – October 20, 2016
1:1 Program -“ update on 2017 devices The introduction of iPads into Years 7-9 in 2014 has proven to be an important element in the implementation of the initial phase of the College’s eLearning strategic plan. 2017 will see the next phase of the eLearning plan affected through the continued expansion of the 1:1 program…
College Chaplain Reflection – October 20, 2016
We all know that person who harps on continually about that overseas trip they’ve just had-¦ even months after that fact. Well, I’m going to be that person. After all, we still have to get through a couple of the Pope’s homilies from World Youth Day in Krakow. So, if you remember, we are up…
Headmaster’s Message – October 20, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, It has been another momentous week in the life of St Patrick’s College with the highlight being Wednesday’s Thanksgiving Mass where we farewelled our Year 12 Class of 2016 and wished them all the best for their coming exams. Throughout 2016, our Year 12 cohort have…
Wellbeing Report – October 20, 2016
Mental Health Week-The Work Continues-¦ Last week’s Mental Health Week assembly achieved the aim of beginning the conversation with the students about Mental Health and the importance of each of us being responsible for our own mental health. There were two guest speakers, Andrew Penny from Headspace and one of our two counsellors, Eric Hayes….