St Pat’s News
Boarding Report – May 28, 2015
Director of BoardingBalance!! American author Vanessa Minnillo once wrote -I think there should be a good balance between being a good student and being able to enjoy your high school life-. A fortnight ago I reflected on society’s urge to determine one’s future often at the expense of enjoyment in the present. This evening as…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 28, 2015
May 19 College Assembly Last week’s College Assembly provided us with the opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and excellence of two groups of Junior School boys. We began by acknowledging the outstanding work of number of Year 8 students, who received a Headmaster’s Excellence Award for their work on the Year 8 Music Instrument Building…
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?-…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
