St Pat’s News
Mission Report – October 26, 2017
On Wednesday night we gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate our Thanksgiving Mass. This Mass has the special focus of our Year 12 students. Led by our College Chaplain, Fr Anthony Nagothu, it was a time of great joy, gratitude and hope. The homily of Fr Anthony is offered for your reflection.- -Congratulations to…
Senior School Report – October 26, 2017
Our Year 12’s marked the end to their formal classes with a very positive Leave Taking ceremony which included many humorous reminiscences from the boys about their journey from Years 7 to 12.- The Thanksgiving Mass and supper provided an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to acknowledge this significant moment in time together.- Father…
Director of Sport Report – October 26, 2017
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Wellbeing Report – October 26, 2017
Hay Fever Season With the warmer weather we are experiencing a significant number of boys presenting in sick bay with hay fever. The College does not prescribe or distribute hay fever medication or antihistamines upon request. However, should your son be on regular hay fever medication we are happy to assist in the supervised administration…
Junior School Report – October 26, 2017
The year is quickly slipping by and Term 4 is an extremely busy time at St Patrick’s College. 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….
Information Technology Update – October 26, 2017
Cyber Safety Pastoral Care Program Cyber Safety will continue to covered in the Pastoral Care program being delivered to all students in Years 7 & 8 this term. Keeping our students safe while using electronic devices and teaching them to be good digital citizens has now become a critical part of the education of our…
Boarding Report – October 24, 2017
A celebration of our Year 12s in Boarding Last Sunday we enjoyed our annual celebration to mark the conclusion of our Yr12s Boarders time here at SPC. It was a wonderful evening, well attended by so many within our community. As always though I acknowledge that it is not always possible for our families to…
KRC Update – October 24, 2017
Exam preparation Year 12 students are welcome to continue to use the KRC for their exam preparation. We are open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday. There are spaces for group study with white and blackboards (chalk is a novelty) for group planning and discussion. Maths students find this…
Pastoral Care Report – October 24, 2017
Both educators and parents can benefit greatly from maintaining a currency of knowledge in regards to the wellbeing of our young people. One way this can be achieved is through reading the latest research and/or ideas presented by leading professionals in the field of wellbeing and mental health.- One such book is called -‘The Prince…
VCAL Update – October 24, 2017
Applied Learning update: The Collaborative Berry St Project Applied Learning students recently took part in the celebration of a successful collaboration between Loreto College, Berry St and St Patrick’s College. It is best summed up in an article that appeared in the Ballarat Courier by Ashleigh McMillan and is contained below for your information: VCAL…
