St Pat’s News
Boarding Report – February 23, 2017
This past Friday saw our first Boarding Community event for 2017. It was a wonderful occasion with a poignant Liturgy, led by old SPC Boarder Fr Justin, followed by such a warming Smoking Ceremony, as two cultures came together to celebrate the inclusivity of our boarding family, before the evening concluded with a -‘magical’ themed…
Headmaster’s Message – February 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, As you may be aware, as of August 1, 2016, all Victorian schools were required to meet the new- Ministerial Order No. 870 Child Safe Standards – Managing the risk of child abuse in schools, effective from the commencement of the 2017 school year. Essentially,…
Middle School Report – February 23, 2017
Year 9 Queenscliff Camp Over the coming weeks the Year 9 students will attend the first of their experiential experiences. By now the boys will have received their information letter and permission form. This needs to be handed in by the 22 February, the 24 February at the latest. The three-day, two-night camp will see…
Mission Report – February 23, 2017
This week our College enjoys some of our annual events that bring us together. On Wednesday students enjoyed the sunshine and healthy competition of the swimming sports where chants and cheering were led by the Year 12 students. Many of the longer serving staff were a little confused by the weather because of our long…
Wellbeing Report – February 23, 2017
Dear Parents, Pastoral Care Our new Pastoral Care program has begun in Years 7-9, in regular pastoral sessions. Please have conversations with your sons about what they are discussing. We really value the partnership with our parents. The Senior School program will begin later in the term. The recent Year 11 Seminar was the launch…
Senior School Report – February 23, 2017
The annual St Patrick’s College Swimming Carnival, was held on Wednesday at the Eureka Pool. The weather was perfect, warm and no rain and all the boys in the Senior school entered into the spirit of the event. Thank you. Study skills-¦ Let’s focus on organisation. An integral part of being a student is being…
Teaching and Learning Report – February 23, 2017
Academic Assembly The College community gathered last week for the annual Academic Assembly. The Academic Assembly recognises the academic excellence of our high achieving VCE and VET students and those boys whose aggregated performance in all semester two assessment tasks placed them in the top 15% of their year level. The College Dux is presented…
Junior School Report – February 23. 2017
Year 7 Camps On Monday, February 6, three of our Year 7 classes found themselves out at Log Cabin Camp, Creswick, participating in the first of four camps over two weeks, designed to help the boys get to know each other and provide first hand experience of the traditions of the College. The facilities at…
KRC Update – February 23, 2017
Resources for VCE subjects Students studying VCE subjects at St Patrick’s College will find a diverse range of resources through the VCE Resources website. Recommended by St Patrick’s College subject teachers and the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), VCE subjects have pages of useful links and relevant material. Specialist databases like Science in Context…
Information Technology Update – February 23, 2017
Can you see your son’s diary? – App4 Parent Login App4 is the official College diary and is used by teachers and students across the different year levels. You are able to access your son’s diary online to see homework and information from his teachers in a couple few ways: Download the App4 Parent app…
