St Pat’s News
School Crossing Inspections
School Crossing InspectionsI write to you alerting members of the St Patrick’s Community that the City of Ballarat Traffic Unit will be conducting random inspections throughout 2016.The College fully support the City of Ballarat in enforcing safe driving practices around the college and would like to take this opportunity to remind you some of our…
Careers Update – February 18, 2016
Important Reminder to all students and parents about careers news and information : @ SPC Careersblog webpage: http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ OR- via KRC homepage — Click <KRC> <Careers@StPats> <SPC Careerblog> OR via SPC homepage — Click <Students, Parents & Staff>, <Careers>, <SPC Careersblog> This weeks topics are: Focus on early information sessions -“ for TAFE and university…
Junior School Report – February 4, 2016
The school year has started smoothly in the St Patrick’s College Junior School. The new Year 7 students have entered the College with a good degree of enthusiasm and eagerness to get involved in the College and all it has to offer. Our teachers have worked for many hours to ensure that curriculum, class groups,…
Wellbeing Report – February 4, 2016
Welcome and Thankyou-¦ Welcome to 2016, no doubt with many boys (and their families!) having hopes and dreams of what the year ahead holds for all of us at this wonderful community of St Patrick’s College. I have personally felt so supported and genuinely welcomed by many parents and staff as I learn how best…
Headmaster’s Message – February 4, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, – Last Friday, 1430 young men walked through our front gates to commence the 2016 school year. We warmly welcome back each student and their families, together with our new students in Years 7-12, and hope that this year is a time of great happiness,…
Senior School Report – February 4, 2016
We had a very smooth and orderly start to the academic year for which I acknowledge and thank all parents and carers for their behind the scenes support in ensuring that their son was equipped with the correct St Patrick’s College uniform and the required books and resources. Year 12 Retreat On Tuesday the entire…
College Chaplain Reflection – February 4, 2016
Welcome back to our ongoing students and families, and an even warmer welcome to our new ones! I pray the year ahead may be a blessed and fruitful one. For any who are new, perhaps a brief word of introduction. I’ve been lucky enough to serve as chaplain here at the College for the last…
Mission Report – February 4, 2016
Welcome to the 2016 school year at St Patrick’s College. The Mission Team extends a warm welcome to our new families and hopes that your introduction to St Patrick’s has been a joyful one. To our returning families we wish you every peace and joy in the coming year. St Patrick’s College is a Catholic…
Teaching and Learning Report – February 4, 2016
Teaching and Learning in 2016 Classes for the year have started very well and the boys have returned from the break with a noticeably positive attitude to learning. 2016 will see the College continue to trial, develop and implement a range of teaching and learning initiatives including: All students having access to a 1:1 device…
Middle School Report – February 4, 2016
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all of our parents, students and staff to the 2016 academic year. In particular, I wish to make all of our new students feel most welcome as they embark upon their journey here at St Patrick’s College. May their time at the College be a…
