St Pat’s News
Mission Report – August 3, 2017
How many of us are finding it hard to get out of bed on these cold mornings? How many of our Year 12 students are finding it hard to complete that extra hour of study as the year gains momentum towards final exams? How many of our Year 7 students are finding the routines of…
Director of Sport Report – August 3, 2017
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
KRC Update – August 3, 2017
Lunch Times in the KRC The KRC is well utilised during lunch times and recess with many students coming to use the space. Sometimes boys are working on homework that is due the next session while others are revising their class notes and working steadily through their course work. Many students use the space to…
Careers Update – August 3, 2017
Careers Night Many thanks to the parents and students who attended our annual event on Tuesday night. Photos taken on the night show happy, smiley people talking with our old collegians, employers, local service agencies and regional higher education providers. All round a good night of exploration. SPC Careerblog: http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ Recent Posts Weekly Career News…
Headmaster’s Message – August 3, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Next weekend the College hosts its annual Legends Dinner. As part of this evening, we formally acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of past students who have excelled in their particular fields of expertise. This year, we formally induct Chris Nolan as a Legend of the…
Middle School Report – August 3, 2017
Our Social/Dance program continues this week. Our Year 9 students have been enjoying the opportunity to participate in Ballroom Dancing Classes with the Year 9 students from Loreto College.- The remaining class is being conducted in the Pavilion at St Patrick’s College, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday August 7.- There will be a culminating…
Information Technology Update – August 3, 2017
Do Not Install iOS 11 Apple have unofficially released a beta version of their new iOS operating system, iOS 11. However, this beta release is intended for use only by app developers who can download the beta iOS and test their apps on the new operating system. Apple make it clear that you install this…
Boarding Report – August 3, 2017
Twelve months ago I wrote our first -‘Boarding’ contribution to the College’s fortnightly newsletter and highlighted the importance of our College holidays -“ as time to take stock, reflect, refresh -“ and spend quality time with family and friends. It was interesting to re-read this contribution to reflect on what has changed in the past…
Wellbeing Report – August 3, 2017
This Monday August 7, all Year 11 students will attend a morning seminar titled -‘Carmen Road Safety’.- The guest present, John Maher, lost his 18-year-old daughter Carmen when she fell asleep at the wheel and hit a tree 17 years ago in central Victoria.- John subsequently resolved to share Carmen’s story with as many school…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 3, 2017
The 2018 subject selection process Current Years 9, 10 and 11 students are now well into all aspects of the 2018 subject selection process. As I have previously noted, subject selection can be an anxious time and the College has developed a variety of procedures to support both students and parents. All 2018 student and…
