St Pat’s News
Mission Report – October 6, 2016
Welcome to Term Four.We could be forgiven for spending much time reading the Book of Genesis over the last weeks. In particular, I am referring to those instructions given to Noah on how to build an ark to ride out a great flood.- Even as I write Wangaratta in the north-east of the State has…
Boarding Report – October 6, 2016
Director of Boarding, Mr Mike Silcock,- is pleased to invite the Boarding- Community to the St Patrick’s College Boarding Community Year 12 Leavers- Mass and Dinner on Sunday, October 16. Mass will commence at 5pm in the College Chapel. Dinner will commence at 6.15pm in the College Dining Room with the dinner expected to conclude…
Rowing Report – October 6, 2016
– The rowing season has begun and despite the bad weather we are excited with the potential on offer- for another successful season. We have had an unprecedented number of Year 8 boys apply for the Junior Rowing Program. So many in fact we may have to limit the entries. We can cater for a…
Acting Headmaster’s Message – October 6, 2016
Welcome back to Term Four! The Term Three break seemed to come at just the right time for students and staff alike, providing a much needed opportunity for all to enjoy some quality time with family and friends and to begin planning and preparing for all that Term Four brings. As noted in the last…
Information Technology Update – October 6, 2016
Social Media 101 Free Presentation Monday 24 October I am always interested in listening to experts on advice and strategies that can best support our children in the use of technology. And something that caught my attention is a free Social Media 101 presentation organised by Ballarat Grammar which will be held at the Wendouree…
Middle School Report – October 6, 2016
Welcome back to everyone in the Middle School. I hope that you have all had a wonderful holiday despite the cold and wet weather Ballarat is currently experiencing. In your son’s last term in the Middle School it is vital that he continue to grow in his level of maturity as he is about to…
Performing Arts Report – October 6, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Our Junior School production of William Shakespeare’s -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- is only a couple of weeks away now. Under the direction of Ms. Marian Haddrick, the boys have been working very hard and it promises to be a fantastic production. The production is being performed on Thursday October 20 and…
College Chaplain Reflection – October 6, 2016
I still have a couple more reflections based on the Pope’s homilies to go, but to break it up a couple of -‘adverts’. The Australian Catholic Marriage & Family Council, a Council of the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference, has proposed that October stand as a month of prayer and fasting for the family. To support…
Careers Update – October 6, 2016
Work experience Over the holiday period 16 boys used the break to undertake work experience. Well done to them. As a consequence two boys have been successful in securing apprenticeships, and another part time work. – – Weekly Career News Tuesday 4 October 2016 items: -·– – – – – – – – Preparing for…
2016 Visual Arts and Technology Showcase
It is with great excitement that we invite you to attend the launch of the 2016 St Patrick’s College VCE Visual Arts and Technology Showcase Exhibition. Details of the Launch are set out below: Date:– – – Wednesday, October 5. Time:- – – 7:00pm to 9:00pm Purpose:– – – The exhibition showcases the best student…
