St Pat’s News
Director of Sport Report – September 6, 2018
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb.– –
Boarding Bulletin Board – September 6, 2018
-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T3)’ News around the Boarding Precinct Term 3 is drawing to a close and we are extremely proud of all that our Boarders are achieving, both within and outside of the classroom, in all their personal pursuits. Mr Silcock gave our Year 10 cohort an enterprise challenge at the beginning of this…
Teaching and Learning Report – September 6, 2018
College Transfer of Leadership and Awards Assembly The College’s Transfer of Leadership and Awards Assembly will be held on Tuesday, September 18 at 9.30am in the O’Malley Sports Centre.- 2019 Subject Selection Online submission of proposed 2019 Year 9 studies A reminder to current Year 8 students that they are required to submit their 2019…
Come and play chess in the KRC!
Chess in the KRC With regular games held at lunch on Tuesdays, the KRC now has a strong chess club. Open to all, the boys have the opportunity to play each other with the view to making the St Pat’s Chess team. Under the direction of Chess Master Nathaniel Winfield supported by Monica Green, we…
Mission Report – September 6, 2018
In an era not so long ago it was a polite and friendly compliment to refer to a man as a –gentleman and a scholar-. As with all such idioms, there is no clear origin, however I would like to offer one interpretation. Firstly, a gentleman is a man who is respectful and courteous to…
Information Technology Update – September 6, 2018
Care of Device -“ Avoid Water Damage in School Bag With spring upon us it can mean rain and showers can occur, particularly in Ballarat. Moreover, often Murphy’s Law will apply – “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong” and the rain or showers will occur just as the boys are going to or…
Middle School Report – September 6, 2018
Debating offers the invitation to develop skills for all aspects of life, as it requires participants to work together thinking about issues from multiple viewpoints. However, its greatest asset is its push to develop the ability to confidently speak publicly in front of others. In this sense, debating offers the opportunity to develop a person…
College Shop Report – September 6, 2018
SALE SALE SALE SALE- – 10% discount on school shorts until Friday 21 September Boys can wear shorts in Term 4. The College Shop will be closed the first week of the holidays but will reopen on Monday October 1. Anyone who purchased a WISE SCHOOLS suit coat from us- at the start of year…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – September 2018
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS We congratulate Janelle Spierings (current staff) and her partner Jason on the news of their recent engagement. – BIRTHS Congratulations to Ben Stott (SPC 1993-97, PY1998) and Anna on the arrival of Max Alexander on September 4, a brother to Will and Jack….
Where are they now – Peter Conheady (SPC 1986-88)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Peter Conheady (SPC 1986-88), pictured with his family, wife Donna and daughters Maggie and Sophie,– who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with his former classmates at his recent 30-Year Class Reunion. Peter shares many of his memories of SPC and boarding life. Where has life taken…