St Pat’s News

Boarding Bulletin Board – March 15, 2018

-‘Boarding Bulletin Board (T1)’News around the Boarding PrecinctFollowing on from their success at the Head of the Lake, current boarders, Regan Champley (12) and Connor Shugg (11) then went on to compete at the State Rowing Championships this past weekend and came away with two gold medals. Their attention now turns to the Rowing Nationals…

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Pastoral Care Report – March 15, 2018

2018 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents Year 10 Father Son Night -“ Tuesday March 20 The annual Year 10 Father / Son night will happen this coming Tuesday 20th of March, from 7pm in the Pavilion, with break out discussions to occur in the Wilding Wing.- I would please encourage all Year 10 students…

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Director of Sport Report – March 15, 2018

Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –

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KRC Update – March 15, 2018

Reading and the KRC (WIRED) + Reading and Home As you may well know St Patrick’s College invests heavily in the provision of an enjoyable reading experience for your sons.- The English Faculty dedicate time each fortnight to immerse your boys into reading in partnership with the Library.- The WIRED (Wide Interest Reading English Development)…

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Careers Update – March 15, 2018

CAREER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Do you have students who- can picture themselves at the University of Melbourne- but are unsure of which degree is right- for them? If so,- we invite- them to sign up for- A Day at Melbourne and find out for themselves! EVENT DETAILS Date:- Friday 6 April Time: 9.00am…

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Information Technology Update – March 15, 2018

Students Caring for the Devices Just recently, we have experienced several incidents of student device breakage. In all instances, the student device was not inside the protective Targus Tanc bag or neoprene cover when the incident occurred and subsequently the devices suffered significant damage, particularly to the screen. We remind the boys that whenever they…

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Middle School Report – March 15, 2018

Queenscliff Camp round up: Feedback has been very positive! Demonstrated teamwork- and communication with others Support of each other in the various activities Boys have been pushed out of their comfort zone Overall behaviour was excellent -“ which is a great foundation for the upcoming Melbourne Experience. Of special note was a letter of praise…

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Thanking our Boarding Appeal donors

The College would like to sincerely thank our generous supporters of the Boarding Precinct Appeal. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising- over $450,000, towards the- $7m-plus build cost. Construction of the stunning new- accommodation wing is now complete. The 11-month build…

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Teaching and Learning Report – March 1, 2018

Advice and guidance- – Parent / Student / Teacher interviews and the 2017 College Dux’s speech Students are offered advice and guidance from multiple sources throughout the year and Parent / Student / Teacher interviews offer a valuable opportunity for open discussion. Many constructive conversations were had this week as we conducted Parent/Student/Teacher interviews for…

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Careers Update – March 1, 2018

Weekly Career News The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished Year 12 (or equivalent) aged between 17 and 24 to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year.- The life skills and job training that students acquire during their Gap Year…

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