St Pat’s News
Boarding Report – September 10, 2015
Director of Boarding– So often I regale you with an anecdote, some advice or simply use this opportunity to showcase the wonderful myriad of achievements our boarders accomplish each day. However in this fortnight’s contribution I turn the spotlight to our Senior Weekend Coordinator, Sports & Welfare Liaison Officer, our Kenny Housemaster -“ Ms Tamara…
Information Technology Update – September 10, 2015
iOS on the iPad The mobile operating system of the iPad, iPhone and iPod is known as the iOS. iOS software updates are released on a regular basis – and introduce new features that let you do even more with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. To ensure the iPad is always operating at its…
Middle School Report – September 10, 2015
With Term Three concluding next week, I once again congratulate all boys on the manner in which they have embraced Year 9 and the Rite Journey Program. I also encourage the boys to take responsibility in regard to the following: Revision and School Holidays Revision is a key step in learning. Revision works best if…
Mission Report – September 10, 2015
On Wednesday morning four students of St Patrick’s College joined with other students from Ballarat’s Christian schools for -‘See you at the Pole’.- Organised and hosted by Ballarat Christian College, -‘See you at the Pole’ is an international day of prayer as part of the Global week of student prayer to celebrate religious freedom. The…
College Chaplain Reflection – September 10, 2015
The Father Almighty Last time we considered some of our reasons for believing in God. When we think about who God might be, we can also begin to say some things about God. For example, if God is the cause of everything else, God himself must have no beginning. In other words, God is outside…
Throw your arms around me
Paul Madden (SPC 1990-95) lost his battle with cancer on May 17, 2015. During his time at SPC Paul was a Sports Prize recipient, and was vice captain of the 1st XVIII football team. Paul was also a member of the 1st XI Cricket team, and the Seconds Team Centurions. During his battle with cancer…
Wellbeing Report – September 10, 2015
Despite a hint of spring Term 3 has continued to be cold and wintery, so a break for two weeks will be welcomed by many. On more immediate matters, Year 12 students undertake trial examinations during the school holiday break. Their course work is largely completed and their subject teachers have exerted all their efforts…
Reay ‘Ray’ Henry Aloysius Warner
WARNER, Reay -‘Ray’ Henry Aloysius- – – – SPC 1903-1905 DoB:- – 1892, Ballarat East, VIC Father:- – George Henry Warner Mother:- – Margaret Jane, nee Reay Ray spent his junior years at St Patrick’s College. His brother George was also at St Patrick’s College (1907-1909) and also enlisted (Service No 393). In 1903 when…
H Sweeney
SWEENEY, H- – – – – SPC ? This boy is noted as having been killed in action on the SPC Memorial. The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
L Steele
STEELE, L- – – – SPC 1914 The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
