St Pat’s News

Honouring excellence at St Patrick’s College

Meredith Music Festival co-founder, disability campaigner, former College Captain and all-round advocate for academic excellence Chris Nolan (SPC 1980-85) will be inducted as a Legend of St Patrick’s College in August this year.Mr Nolan headlines an incredible line up of high achievers who will be honoured at the evening.2016 Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer of the…

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Our OCA vice-president Ben Martin (SPC 2009-14)

The College chats to our new vice-president of the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association, Ben Martin (SPC 2009-14). – Where has life taken you since your student days wearing the -green, white and blue-? After applying to study a Bachelor Degree in primary education, I soon deferred after receiving a job offer to work…

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Headmaster’s Message – May 12, 2017

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last year in September, St Patrick’s College was involved in the EREA School Renewal Process. Occurring every five years, the School Renewal is an ongoing process of reflection on our authenticity as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Specifically, we are called to…

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Football Report – May 11, 2017

Please click on- this link– for a wrap-up of football at St Patrick’s College. –

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Director of Sport Report – May 11, 2017

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

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Careers Update – May 11, 2017

For Weekly Careers News, Information and Events check: SPC Careers Portal: http://careers.stpats.vic.edu.au/ SPC Careers Blog: http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ Weekly Career News This week’s topics are: Focus on Open Days Tips on preparing for the UMAT Science news from RiAUS UNSW Co-op Scholarships, worth over $18 000 per year Learn about economics using sport statistics Commerce versus economics-…

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Wellbeing Report – May 11, 2017

Edmund Rice Day Sincere thanks to all parents and carer who supported the College with its celebration of Edmund Rice Day. It was greatly appreciated. Contact Details In an emergency situation where your son may be injured or ill, the ability to quickly make contact with parents is imperative. In the business of life, we…

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Teaching and Learning Report – May 11, 2017

End Semester One Exams With just four weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Wednesday June 7 for Years 9, 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be…

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Mission Report – May 11, 2017

Once again our celebration of Edmund Rice Day was a great occasion. We commenced with Mass in the morning, led by Fr Justin Driscoll, followed by our Walkathon and finishing with possibly the most entertaining St Pat’s has Talent in recent years. The experience of a unified community is one that we must treasure and…

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Middle School Report – May 11, 2017

A huge thank you to all of the parents who attended our Middle School Parent Information Night in preparation for their son embarking on the Melbourne Experience in Week 10 of this term. It was a wonderful evening to get together and bridge any concerns parents had about this very different learning experience that their…

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