St Pat’s News
Boarding Report – November 17, 2016
In a fortnight’s time we shall each write our final Crest contribution. I shall ask each of our Housemasters to reflect on the year at large and try to select a couple of their highlights to share with you all. With that said I thought it prudent to start myself. I have just commenced my…
2018 Year 7 Enrolment and College Scholarships
2018 Year 7 Enrolment If you are considering a Catholic education for your son, St Patrick’s College offers an education delivering academic excellence, a strong focus on social justice, sports, and the arts. Enrolments for 2018 Year 7 are now open and you are invited to submit your sons application. A College prospectus can be…
KRC Update – November 17, 2016
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, ten 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…
Urgent information for SPC Rowing Club members
Details about upcoming regatta and training changes Dear Parents, Guardians, Coaches, Athletes and Friends of the St Patrick’s College Rowing Club, Due to changes in the administration of the club within the school the following changes have been made to upcoming events.- – MELBOURNE HEAD REGATTA – Saturday 19th November Rowers in the Senior 1sts,…
College Chaplain Reflection – May 12, 2016
When explaining the Mass to the students, one element they are often intrigued by are the shifting seasons of liturgical colours. Getting ready for Mass one day, I overheard one student say to another as I pulled out my red chasuble, -I know the red symbolises the blood of Jesus and all that, but that…
Performing Arts Report – November 4, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream On Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21, our Junior School Production of -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- was performed in the Sir Bernard Heinz Theatre. The boys involved in the production did an outstanding job preparing throughout the rehearsal process and there was a great sense of excitement in the air…
Social Justice News – November 4, 2016
As the spring weather fluctuates from cold to warm, sometimes in one day, sometimes in the space of 10 minutes, it is easy to get lost in a state of frustration. Within this state can come a sense of wanting the weather to be constant, stable, warm, and nourishing. However, the individual nuances of the…
Headmaster’s Message – November 4, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last week we were all deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Old Collegian Jacob Everett (SPC 2011-15), a young man who was popular with students and staff and who was only just embarking on his path towards manhood. Last Thursday I drove out…
Middle School Report – November 3, 2016
As part of St Patrick’s ongoing commitment to develop and deliver classroom programs which integrate contemporary teaching and learning pedagogy to meet the diverse learning needs of our students, the College has initiated a detailed review of the Middle School Program in preparation for 2018. One of the key contributors to this review will be…
Junior School Report – November 3, 2016
Junior School Exams Junior School exams will take place between December 1-7. Over the coming weeks subject teachers will be working with boys to assist them with the planning of their study and preparation for exams. It is an expectation that boys sit exams. It would be appreciated if dental and medical appointments not be…