St Pat’s News

Mission Report, May 28, 2015

– Listening to the radio by chance I was fortunate to hear an expert in a particular South American language speak about the constructive relationship language and culture have on our view of the world. She made several observations that captured my imagination and raised questions. Firstly, where we would say -hi, how are you?-…

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Middle School Report – May 28, 2015

Anzac Centenary – Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance Last Wednesday, the Year 9 boys participated in a Victorian Government centenary initiative.- This community focussed roadshow, Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance, was a program of events to encourage our boys to learn more about – World War One history, to research their own personal connections, and to work…

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Careers Update – May 28, 2015

SPC CareerBlog is an online website for all careerãnews, events and information made available to SPC students, parents and community members:ãhttp://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/-‹ ã Recent Posts Weekly Career News School Based Trainee -“ Office Equipment Service / Repairs School Based Apprenticeship -“ CabinetMaker Deakin Parent and Student Tertiary Information Night

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1st XVIII report (May 27, 2015) SPC d BCC

Lusby, Weelahan Shine in Gutsy Win Score: St Patrick’s College 3.12 (30) d Ballarat Clarendon College 2.6 (18) Goal Kickers: Daniel Rioli, Jacob Weelahan, Ezekiel Frank 1 Best Players: Ben Lusby, Jacob Weelahan, Jake McQueen, Hasker Dawborn, Tom Williamson St Patrick’s College has emerged triumphant for the second time this year against Ballarat – Clarendon…

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Information Technology Update – May 28, 2015

Cybersmart Outreach Program As part of its Cybersmart Outreach program, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), delivers free internet safety awareness presentations for parents, teachers and students. These presentations provide valuable information about the risks confronting children online, and offer tools and tips to help make their internet experiences safe and positive. St Patrick’s…

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Under 13 rugby Report – May 23, 2015

Between family commitments and illnesses the U13’s could only field 12 players and this after a week without training. Full credit to Scotch College for showing great spirit and lending us four players of their own, who really relished the opportunity to play hard against their classmates.- For our part there were some great individual…

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Under 14 Rugby Report – May 23, 2015

SPC v Scotch College Today’s match report can really be summed up in one word, -domination-. – The Year 8 boys were fantastic today in attack and defence. – The forwards were supplying plenty of opportunity to the whole team by securing our own ball and pilfering opposition ball as well. The back line led…

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2015 National Sorry Day Assembly

As is its annual custom, St Patrick’s College today marked National Sorry Day with a full school assembly in the Br. W.T. O’Malley Sports Centre. In 2015, the College has 51 indigenous students enrolled, including 11 in Year 12. One of those Year 12 students, Christopher Saunders, presented this speech at the assembly. “Welcome and…

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Intermediate Soccer Report – May 20, 2015

It is convenient to make the analogy that the Year 9s are currently studying the First World War, and what the Intermediate Soccer squad experienced for the better part of Wednesday’s match away against Ballarat Grammar could best be described as a stalemate. In freezing and damp conditions, the first 15 minutes of the match…

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SPC Blue soccer report – May 20. 2015

SPC Blue 3 D Ballarat Clarendon College– 1 This was the first opportunity for SPC Blue to play together, a mixture of Year 8, 11 and 12 students. Despite the wet and windy conditions the players were enthusiastic with the upcoming encounter with BCC who the previous week had defeated SPC Green (First XI) two…

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