St Pat’s News

Performing Arts Report – July 28, 2016

South Street -“ ACU Debating Challenge CupThis week, a number students participated in the heats for the ACU Debating Challenge Cup as a part of the 125th Royal South Street Competitions. The competition took place at the Ballarat Town Hall in the Council Chambers and provided an excellent opportunity for those competing to further their…

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Information Technology Update – July 28, 2016

Online Safety Parent Information Evening On July 25 a number of parents attended an Online Safety Parent Information Evening at 7:00 pm in the College Pavilion. The presenter was respected educator and online safety authority Mr Ray Nasher who also presented to the students and the staff on the day. Ray presented to the students…

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Mission Report – July 28.2016

The wisdom Catholic tradition expresses can sometimes be found in -‘un-looked for’ moments. This week our students, parents and staff were offered a session detailing on-line safety by guest presenter Ray Nasher. Ray spoke from technical expertise in social media but also from his deep commitment to see each student flourish in their humanity. From…

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Middle School Report – July 28, 2016

As the weather continues to be bleak, wet and windy in Ballarat, the students of the Middle School are to be commended for their attitude and application since returning from the Term 2 holidays. As I walk around the corridors and classrooms of the Sir Hugh Devine Building, I continue to be impressed with the…

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College Chaplain Reflection – July 28, 2016

By the time you read this Crest I’ll be in Poland. Pope Francis has called the young Catholics of the world to meet him in Krakow, Poland, for the 31st World Youth Day. I’ll be accompanying the roughly 350 pilgrims from across Victoria as one of the priest chaplains. WYD is an opportunity for young…

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Wellbeing Report – July 28, 2016

Keeping Safe Curriculum Update and The Child Protection Standards Thank you for supporting the Keeping Safe Professional Development day on the first day of Term 3. There have been some important developments by the Wellbeing Team at the College. The Year Level Coordinators, working closely with our Pastoral Care Coordinator, Mr Brad Murray, have begun…

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Support 1st XVIII in Herald Sun Shield Grand Final

Good afternoon all Old Collegians and friends of St Patrick’s College, As you are probably aware our 1st XVIII football team has continued its amazing run of victories and will compete for its seventh consecutive Herald Sun Shield at the MCG this Saturday afternoon from 1.50pm. We take on our rivals from St Joseph’s College,…

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Environmental Steps Forward

Environmental steps forward Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria – a State Government statutory authority -“ the College has commenced a journey towards achieving a 5 Star Sustainability Certification over the coming years. As a first step the College has formed a ResourceSmart Planning Group that is charged with the responsibility of guiding the school to reduce…

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Director of Sport Report – July 14, 2016

Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. Please click on- this link– for a full football report from the Director of Football, Mr Howard Clark. –

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Football Report – July 14, 2016

Please click on- this link– for a full football report from the Director of Football, Mr Howard Clark. –

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