St Pat’s News
St Patrick’s College Reflects on Remembrance Day
St Patrick’s College staff and students paused for a special ceremony today ahead of tomorrow’s National Remembrance Day activities, marking the 99th anniversary since the end of fighting in World War I.Students from Years 7-10 gathered in the geographic heart of the school at 11am for a flag raising service, a minute’s silence and the…
Senior School Report – November 10, 2017
Year 11 exams commenced today and conclude Friday November 17.- Students who have a clash with another Unit 2 exam need to reschedule with Joe Carmody or Jeremy Daniel prior to the exam taking place. (Unit 3/4 exams cannot be rescheduled).- Through preparing for exams, students should both strengthen their base in each subject as…
Headmaster’s Message – November 10, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, With our Year 11 students commencing their formal examination period today, it seems almost unbelievable that we are in early November with the end of the school year now well in sight. On behalf of the community we wish all of our Year 11…
KRC Update – November 9, 2017
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge (VPRC) The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge has been running for over 15 years.- In order to complete the Challenge students need to have read 15 books, 10 that are on the VPRC Challenge reading list and five that are the reader’s own choice, all by a set date. Students record their…
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…