St Pat’s News
Director of Sport Report – November 9, 2017
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb.–
Wellbeing Report – November 9, 2017
St Patrick’s College Annual Christmas Appeal- In the week beginning Monday November 20, 2017 we shall be conducting our annual Christmas Appeal. This year we will have a themed approach. On Monday November 20 and Wednesday November 22 we request that all boys bring in one nonperishable item like tinned food or dried food. On…
Middle School Report – November 9, 2017
This week, following our long weekend, we have headed out with all of the Year 9’s to complete our final camp Experience at The Grampians. The Year 9 Examination period will commence on Monday December 4 and conclude on Thursday December 7. Thursday December 7 will be the final day in Year 9 for your…
Pastoral Care Report – November 9, 2017
Keeping Safe: Information for- Parents As part of St Patrick’s College mission to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, it is crucial that our broader community of parents are well-informed with the latest information and research available, so we can work as partners to keep our students safe.- This week’s focus…
Information Technology Update – November 9, 2017
Cyber Safety Pastoral Care Program Cyber Safety continues to be a core part of the Pastoral Care program being delivered to all students in Years 7 & 8 this term. The Cyber Safety Pastoral Care Program is designed to educate and support our children in the positive use of technology and the value it can…
Teaching and Learning Report – November 9, 2017
2018 1:1 Device Update The St Patrick’s College vision for eLearning is to provide technology-enriched learning opportunities that enable students to achieve high quality learning outcomes, preparing them for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world. Following is information specific to the College’s 1:1 device program. iPad program for Years…
Junior School Report – November 9, 2017
Year 7 Presentation Evening This year’s Junior School Presentation Evening will take place on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30pm in the O’Malley Sports Centre. All Year 7 boys are expected to attend as they will be performing as part of the Year 7 band and choir. Academic sporting and cultural prizes will be presented on…
Careers Update – November 9, 2017
Careers & Transition Office Weekly Career News this week features: INCREASING THE CHANCE OF GAINING GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT AFTER UNI VOCATIONAL & HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS -“ NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY Senior students for local apprenticeship/ employment- vacancies required: Food & Beverage Attendant Swimming Teacher – PT Apprentice Joiner All careers information available at the SPC…
Mission Report – November 9, 2017
The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council (1962-1965), often referred to as Vatican II, marked a significant change in the way the Councils of the Church operated. Previous Councils over the millennia are known for the teachings they defined in response to particular challenges of the times. In contrast, though faced with many challenges, Vatican II defined…
Remembering Leo Kennedy – 100 years on
One hundred years ago, on 7 November 1917, Leo Alphonsus Kennedy was killed in action in Palestine. Having survived the horrors of the Gallipoli campaign, he was recuperating in Egypt before continuing on his way back to Australia. However, Leo declined the opportunity to return home, and transferred to the 12th Light Horse Regiment. Trooper…