St Pat’s News
Middle School Report – March 17, 2016
As I write this, I am pleased to report that the Queenscliff camps are nearly completed. TheMiddle School students have been outstanding with their engagement and willingness to participate in all of the activities offered. The staff at YMCA Camp Wyuna have once again ensured that our boys have had an experience which allowed them…
Wellbeing Report – March 17, 2016
Edmund Rice Day – Thursday, May 5 St Patrick’s College is a Catholic school in the tradition of Edmund Rice. Service of others, being just, at the margins, compassion and stewardship are some of the characteristics that lie at the heart of our identity. Our annual Walkathon is a tangible expression of this identity, enabling…
Headmaster’s Message – March 18, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Over the past three months we have been privileged to witness hundreds of people attaching colourful ribbons to our front gate and fence as part of the now-international Loud Fence campaign. We have been equally proud to see this campaign flourish around Ballarat, around Australia…
Senior School Report – March 17, 2016
Year 10 Programme Year 10 students will deviate from their usual classroom routine from Monday, March 21 through to Thursday March 24.- The four days will consist of a Retreat, Morrisby Testing, Occupational Health and Safety Training (OHS), and Health and Wellbeing programme.- The Youth Ministry Team (YMT) has been engaged to facilitate the Year…
KRC Update – March 17, 2016
KRC holiday opening hours The KRC will be open for study and borrowing during the holidays from 9.00am -“ 4.00pm every weekday. Download a film or program! Students can download films and programs onto their devices using ClickView. This is especially useful for VCE students to supplement/support their study. For example, Year 12 English students…
Careers Upate – March 17, 2016
Careers & Transition Office Reminder to all Year 10 students and parents that work experience forms are due back to homeroom teachers on 31 May. The official work experience week dates are 13 – 17 June (4 day week). All required arrangement forms are available- from outside the Careers Office. Please contact the Careers Office…
Information Technology Update – March 17, 2016
Apple AC Wall Plug Adapter Replacement As you were recently notified, Apple identified a problem with the Apple AC Wall Plug Adapter designed for use with Apple devices such as the iPad and voluntarily decided to exchange affected wall plug adapters with a new, redesigned adapter, free of charge. Apple’s official statement and further details…
Boarding Report – March 17, 2016
Some of you may be aware that there are 181 boarding schools in Australia -“ within these fine establishments there are upwards of 26,000 boarders. Within that context the 42 boarders that call St Patrick’s -home- is a small percentage, however we all share a common goal -“ to provide the best possible experience for…
Teaching and Learning Report – March 17, 2016
Use of the Parent Access Module (PAM) -“ Learning Areas, Mid Semester Reports and Years 8 and 9 Parent/Teacher/Student interviews St Patrick’s uses the Parent Access Module (PAM) to give parents and guardians online access to a range of information specific to their son(s). PAM provides parents their son’s timetable, his attendance records, daily messages…
2016 Legends Announced
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Association (SPC-OCA) will honour the exemplary work of two Old Collegians by inducting them as Legends at a gala dinner in May. Prominent Australian cinematographer and four-time Australian Film Industry award winner David Parer will be honoured at the dinner alongside Joe (Desmond) Delaney AO,- a former president of…
