St Pat’s News
Information Technology Update – August 25, 2016
Backing up the iPadIt is very important that the boy’s iPads are being backed up. From time to time the IT Staff have to reset an iPad to its original factory settings in order to solve a problem or update an operating system. It is important that in order to do this the student has…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 25, 2016
Current Year 8 students attended the student information session for 2017 Year 9 this week. While at this session, the boys received a copy of the 2017 Year 9 Information Booklet and the 2017 Year 9 Subject Selection Guide. The Information Booklet provides an overview of the Middle School program and includes descriptions of the…
Middle School Report – August 25, 2016
Let me take a brief moment to thank Mr Ross Wise for all that he has achieved whilst performing the role of Director of the Middle School for the last 8 months. I wish Ross and his family all the very best as they transition their lives to England, especially now that they are facing…
Mission Report – August 25, 2016
Last week we held our annual Justice Assembly. One of the Touchstones of a Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition is Justice and Solidarity. In this we are committed to justice and peace for all, grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are…
College Chaplain Reflection – August 25, 2016
Pope Francis speaks to the young people of the Church -There is a way, a way that is not for sale-¦ a way that is not a thing or an object, but a person.- I promised last time that I would share with you some of the messages of the Holy Father that he addressed…
Boarding Report – August 25, 2016
As the curtain came down on the Rio Olympic Games I was left to consider my endearing -‘moment’ from the weeks of sterling competition. Amongst the backdrop of safety reservations, the Zika virus, claims of inadequate accommodation, self-imposed scandal (for the most part!!) and wave after wave of emotion, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad…
MENtal Brekky a huge success
St Patrick’s College was this morning delighted to host more than 220 guests for the inaugural MENtal Brekky which aims to raise funds to support current students from families where someone is suffering mental health issues. We were especially privileged to hear from guest speaker and 2010 Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 11, 2016
2016 Semester One Chris Nolan and VCE Headmaster’s Excellence Awards assembly The Chris Nolan and VCE Headmaster’s Excellence Awards assembly has become one of the College’s most important academic celebrations. This is the ninth year that boys attaining academic excellence have been recognised with a Chris Nolan Award.- We were fortunate to again be able…
College Shop News
The College Shop will be closed on Monday, August 15 as it is- a Student-Free Day. John James Medal tickets (invitation only) are now available. We have a small amount of Concession MYKI Cards available for sale for $3 each. Parents are advised to return completed credit card authorisation forms to the College Shop to…
SPC regains soccer title
AS Grand Final -“ August 10, 2016 St Patrick’s College 4 d Ballarat Clarendon College 0 Goal Scorers: Will McLoughlin 2, Ben Hutchins 2 Best: Miles Baker, Ben Parish, Trent Moodley, Will McLoughlin, Josh DeVoogel, Brayden Baker, Henry Wines, Branden Lauton As a coach I could tell by 11:20am that College would not win the…