St Pat’s News

Senior School Report

by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum The warmer weather has lingered later into autumn this year than usual.  I have been enjoying this, but I think winter is not far away.  I think the length of the cold winter in Ballarat means most of us enjoy the warmth all the more when…

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Middle School Report

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  A huge thank you to all of the parents who attended our Middle School Parent Information Night in preparation for their son embarking on the Melbourne Experience in Week two of next term. It was a wonderful evening to get together and bridge any concerns parents…

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Junior School

By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School NAPLAN Throughout this week the Year 7 cohort completed four literacy and numeracy tests online under exam conditions. The boys are to be congratulated in the manner in which they approached the tests, as it was evident there were some nerves and apprehension. Being placed under…

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Mission Report

by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Life after remote learning incudes the chance for our community to once again participate in the full range of College opportunities. The challenge will be to recover our habits and patterns of active participation after so much disruption. Active participation is in no small way a…

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Boarding Bulletin Board

by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert What I love about St Pat’s is the endless opportunities to participate. As you will read below, lots of our boarders are making the most of these opportunities. These opportunities will shape their experience with us and enrich their experience: the more they give, the more they will…

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Careers News

Please read the Weekly Career News each fortnight to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below links to view the current Careers News. Career News, 11 May 2022      University Admissions Timeline Victoria 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager

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Performing Arts Report

by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance   Twelve Angry Men – Tickets Selling Fast! Purchase your ticket here –https://www.trybooking.com/BYRVQ Members of the St. Patrick’s College Community who are thinking of booking their ticket to see the College Play, Twelve Angry Men, are encouraged to act quick! This is one not to be missed….

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Ballarat Community Notices

Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre  – NEED A DOCUMENT SIGNED BY A JP? A visiting Justice of the Peace (JP) will be available at Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre (12-14 Violet Grove, Wendouree) to sign documents every Wednesday between 12:00PM and 1:30PM. This is a FREE service. No appointment needed, just walk in! For enquiries, please call us on…

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Middle School Report

by Mr Michael Busscher,  Director of the Middle School  Welcome back to all the Middle School families. I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the Easter break and are now well and truly back into the swing of things and are looking towards another very positive term of school. This week we began our…

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Junior School

By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School It was wonderful to welcome back all Junior School students and staff to SPC to commence Term 2, after a well deserved Easter break. Seeing the boys eager to return to class, chatting to mates in the corridor and enjoying a run around at recess and…

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