St Pat’s News
1st XI Soccer report – May 13, 2015
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE – 1 defeated by BALLARAT CLARENDON COLLEGE 2GOALS – Josh DeVoogelBEST– Miles Baker, Josh DeVoogel, Jake Selby, James King, Brandon Lauton, Josh LynchThe first half revealed that the season was not going to be a walk in the park for the St Patrick’s team as College had assembled a serious team. While…
Wellbeing Report – May 15, 2015
Edmund Rice Day and Mother’s Day Mass & Breakfast Two events last week reflected the heart of an Edmund Rice education at our college; one was Friday’s Mother’s Day Mass and breakfast, and the other was our College Mass for the Feast of Blessed Edmund Rice. Motherhood links these events. Edmund Rice had a particular…
Intermediate Soccer Report – May 13, 2015
SPC v BCC In freezing and muddy conditions on the grass pitch at Morshead Park, a squad of 13 Year 9 players took on Ballarat Clarendon College for the second time this season. With a confidence that remained for the entire match, St Pat’s opened the scoring in the first minute courtesy of a cracking…
Adminstration Report – May 15, 2015
Immunisations Changes to the vaccine program In 2015 major changes to the vaccine program will impact on parents of secondary school students. 1. In 2015 only, the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough will be offered to all students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. From 2016, this vaccine will be…
Mission Report – May 15, 2015
Last week we celebrated Edmund Rice Day with Mass in the O’Malley Gym. With Fr James Kerr away in the Holy Land, Fr Justin Driscoll graciously stepped in to lead our celebration of the Eucharist. His homily was a gift to our community. This week I invite you to step aside from your busy routines,…
Boarding Report – May 15, 2015
Director of Boarding The future!! People seem to spend so much time worrying about what the future may hold -“ I often look to characters in our rich past, far wiser than me, for inspiration and none have had more influence on me than former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Churchill once said “It is…
1st XVIII report (May 14): SPC juggernaut rolls on
St Patrick’s College 27.16 (178) d Ballarat High School 0.1 (1)- Goal Kickers: Mitch Canny 4, Tom Williamson 3, Bailey Veale 2, Jarrod Korewha 2, Billy Hoye 2, Dan Rioli 2, Jordyn Cotter 2, Will Clark 2, Clay Bilney 2, Nick Stuhldrier 2, Jake McQueen, Jacob Wheelahan, Ben Russell, Clay Raine 1- Best Players: Jacob…
Careers Update – May 15, 2015
SPC Careers Blog has all the latest career- news, events and information for students and parents in one easy and accessible location:- http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/– RECENT POSTS RMIT Experience Days Work Experience of a Lifetime– – VU Weekly Career News Tuesday 12 May 2015 2016 MacPherson- Smith- Rural- Foundation scholarships National Youth Science Forum 2016 Get a…
Middle School Report – May 15, 2015
Boys, Motivation and Success Successful learners are motivated to learn. They want to meet the challenge of a new task, master it, increase their knowledge, understanding and competence, and satisfy their interest and curiosity. Such students tend to seek more challenging tasks, make greater effort, show greater persistence in the face of difficulty, use more…
Senior School – May 15, 2015
“I have done my best!” This week I would like to challenge the claim, “I have done my best” made by many students. In my opinion this claim is a cop out and one which I usually refute. Curiously it is a claim that we as parents often accept from our sons. If your son…