St Pat’s News

1st XV report – July 18 – SPC d Geelong Grammar

St Patrick’s College 1stXV vs. Geelong Grammar (18/07)Fulltime:– 80-19 (HT 40-0)Tries:– Joshua Coward 4, Mickitja Rotumah-Onus 4, Nicholas Donghi 2, Dyvontae Tippett 1, Marcus Kaponga 1Conversions: Joshua Coward 10/12It has been a calendar month since we last played. This period off always concerns me as the boys leave for a significant period of -‘down time’….

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SPC Goes CSI

A group of St Patrick’s College Year 11 Chemistry students recently delved into the world of forensics with a CSI-like mock murder investigation, as part of a- -‘Monash Murder Mystery Challenge’ with the Monash University School of Chemistry. The 16 budding forensic scientists were provided with a mock murder scenario and charged with the task…

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Careers Update – July 17, 2015

Work Experience Wrap Over the June-July holiday period Year 10 work experience was held. Over 180 students faced the world of work head on and came away with a deeper understanding of what career directions they could follow. Nearly all reports back from the employers showed an outstanding commitment by our boys to the tasks…

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New eReader App for Learning Field

– LearningField is the provider of textbooks from a huge range of publishers via the cloud for years 7-10. They have released a new eReader app with better functionality and a broader range of features. For more information and user guides go to: http://krc.stpats.vic.edu.au/new-learningfield—web-portal–app.html For help with the eReader app come to the KRC!

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Rowing Report – July 16, 2015

Rowing in term three is about to begin with land based, gym and ergo training starting next week, leading into the water sessions in a month’s time. I have met with the boys and encouraged them to come over to the boatshed and begin their preparation for the new season. I know some lads are…

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Boarding Report – July 16, 2015

Managing expectation -“ last year I was fortunate to attend a Professional Development session on -‘Managing Expectations’. As our boarding cohort returns for arguably the busiest of our College terms I felt it prudent to share what I had gleaned from this PD in the hope that it provides guidance to all. Whether your son…

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Middle School Report – July 16, 2015

The beginning of Semester Two is an excellent time to remind and encourage the boys to either continue with or begin good study habits.- Included in this weeks Crest are some simple guidelines the boys can use to assist with their study.- Important skills the boys need to master include Time Management and Being Organised.-…

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Senior School Report – July 16, 2015

Term 2 concluded with the Year 12 social held at the Ballarat Lodge. The evening provided a great forum for the boys to let their hair down and enjoy each others company prior to getting down and focusing on their studies in Term 3. This term we have certainly hit the ground running and it…

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Administration Report – July 16, 2015

Immunisations On Monday July 20 students in Years 8 & 9 who have returned completed immunisation cards will be receiving the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7 students only. This will provide earlier protection from these diseases. If you have not returned…

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Information Technology Update – July 16, 2015

Purchasing Apps and iBooks using an iTunes Gift Card When purchasing iPad apps or an iBook through iTunes or the iBook’s Book Store for use on your son’s iPad at school, we recommend the purchase be made using an Apple ID that your son can manage. This then enables your son to update the app…

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