St Pat’s News
IT report – April 17, 2015
Cybersmart Outreach ProgramAs 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 have been…
Mission report – April 17, 2015
Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!- We can all succeed on our -‘good days’ -“ it is what we achieve on our -‘bad days’ that really defines our character. Jesus suffered the worst that the world had to offer in the final days of his earthly ministry. His message of love was rejected, his…
Wellbeing report – April 17, 2015
Dear Parents, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, It was great to see the return of the boys to school this week, bringing an empty school back to life again after the two week break. Students are the beating heart of a school and make it an enjoyable privilege to work with and teach-”complete…
Teaching and Learning report – April 17, 2015
2015 NAPLAN for Year 7 and Year 9 students The 2015 National Assessment Program -“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 12, Wednesday May 13 and Thursday May 14. Friday May 15 will be used as a -‘catch-up’ day for boys who were absent for…
Middle School report – April 17, 2015
A distinctive feature of Year 9 and indeed St Patrick’s College, is our emphasis on community and relationship building. Boys learn through relationships -“ building trust in the person. They learn the person not the subject. They will not learn from someone who they feel does not like them. As such, our understanding and commitment…
Headmaster column – April 17
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Old Collegians and Students of St Patrick’s College, As the new Headmaster of St Patrick’s College, I have been amazed at the number and variety of opportunities afforded to our boys. What has impressed me immediately is the passion our students have for participation. Whether in the areas of Drama, Music,…
2015 NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition
Entries are now open for the 2015 St Patrick’s College Flanagan Art Exhibition featuring prizes worth $7000. In an exciting development this year, the College is delighted to announce that the National Australia Bank Ballarat Branch has come on board as the major sponsor of this year’s exhibition and will be the naming rights sponsor…
Cardinal Pell visits
St Patrick’s College was delighted on the final day of Term 1 to host a visit by one of its most esteemed Old Collegians Cardinal George Pell (SPC 1949-59). Cardinal Pell, currently Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy in the Vatican, returned to the College during a short vacation to Australia. He was particularly…
Rowing report 2014-15
The rowing program under the direction of Mr Peter Joyce (Director of Rowing) and Mr John Cumper (Coaching and Logistics) competed in the prestigious Head of the Lake on Sunday March 1.- Full results are below and for the first time in three years SPC won the Premiership and took home the Harold Deveson Trophy….
Blake’s brilliant batting
Year 12 student Blake Thomson has created history for the College’s 1st XI cricket side, by smashing what is believed to be a Ballarat Associated Schools Sports record innings of 159 from just 115 balls in a game against Ballarat Grammar. Blake partnered with Year 11 student Jonah Healey (105 from 121 balls) for an…