St Pat’s News
Boarding Report – May 12, 2016
I am often asked to explain the merits of a boarding education. I have discussed this topic in this forum before -“ but have been reminded of this question by an article in the Australian Financial Review. Richard Stokes, Chief Executive of the Australian Boarding Schools’ Association, is quoted -The basics are sleep, food and…
Wellbeing Report – May 12, 2016
Edmund Rice Day This was a great day of reflecting in pray and action about the solidarity of our school community. The students, as always, make the difference to the staff level of joy and pride in their role as educators and carers of your sons. As I sat in front of the choir at…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 12, 2016
End Semester One Exams With less than three weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Wednesday June 1 for Years 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be…
Mission Report – May 12, 2016
It has been a rich liturgical time at St Patrick’s College. Just as the seasons regulate many of our habits and choices so too the liturgical rhythms of our Catholic faith lead us gently through the many dimensions of a flourishing human community. On May 5th we celebrated Edmund Rice Day with a whole College…
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…
Headmaster’s Message – May 12, 2016
One of the four key values of St Patrick’s College is excellence and, after the events of the past weekend, I am proud to see that this value extends well beyond the gates of the current school into our broad and diverse Old Collegians community. Last Saturday night’s Annual Old Collegians Association Legends Dinner hailed…
1st XI soccer – SPC v Mt Clear: May 11, 2016
SENIOR SOCCER REPORT St Patrick’s 1st XI 10 defeated Mt Clear 1 GOALS: Jake Selby 3, Ben Hutchins 3, Jack Gaffney 2, Trent Moodley 1, Miles Baker 1 BEST: Miles Baker, Trent Moodley, Jack Gaffney, Marco Farrell, Jake Selby, Brayden Baker,- Dennis Wanjiku, Ben Hutchins A fast break from the centre via Miles Baker set…
2nd XI soccer – BAS Round 1 report
Second XI Soccer (SPC Green) BAS Round 1 Match Report After one unsuccessful and one successful training match in previous weeks, the Second XI’s first official match of the BAS season was hampered by a few players’ absence and a late bus departure before the starting whistle. From the get go, our Ballarat Clarendon College…
1st XV Rugby – SPC v Brighton
St Patrick’s College 1st XV vs. Brighton Grammar (07/05/16) Full time: 51 -“ 0 Try scorers: Nick Donghi (4), Marcus Kaponga (2), Billy Sullivan (1), Lachie Waldron (1), Liam O’Carroll (1) Conversions: Dyvontae Tippett (3) – 5 -“ Inoke Siola’a 4 -“ Josh Cooper 3 -“ Nick Donghi 2 -“ Brenden Bell 1 -“ Ben…
Director of Sport Report – April 28, 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 football report from the Directorof Football, Mr Howard Clark. –
