St Pat’s News
Mission Report – March 17, 2016
If you wish to hear the St Patrick’s College community sing with gusto, then you only need to suggest a rendition of the hymn -‘Christ, Be our Light’ -and your wish shall be granted. It was the hymn that once again concluded our annual St Patrick’s Day Mass led by College Patron Bishop Paul Bird…
College Chaplain Reflection – March 17, 2016
Easter Greetings So apparently this Sunday is Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week and the countdown to Easter. I’m not sure where the first quarter of the year has disappeared to-¦ but it is gone and here we are. My dad was telling me the other day that Easter is easily his favourite…
Director of Sport Report – March 17, 2016
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb, – – –
Middle School Report – March 17, 2016
As I write this, I am pleased to report that the Queenscliff camps are nearly completed. The Middle 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…
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…