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Launch of 2019 SPC Great Man Video
Our student leaders of 2019 launched this video on Tuesday, August 6 at a full school assembly. In their own words, they described what it means to be a great man of St Patrick’s College: From our School Captain Aidan Hanrahan: -Raising fine boys to the status of Great Men-. That is what we strive…
Teaching and Learning Report – July 25, 2019
Welcome back to Term 3! The term has started well with the boys continuing to make the most of the many and varied learning opportunities that are created and presented to them on a daily basis. While many staff made the most of the Term 2 break for some time away from SPC, the great…
Teaching and Learning Report – June 20, 2019
Thanks for the term! Term 2 is always an incredibly busy one for all at St Patrick’s and the success of the many events, functions and activities that have taken place can only occur through the combined efforts of the many. The role of Acting Co-Headmaster – Teaching and Learning has been made all the…
Enhanced Learning at St Patrick’s College 2019
National Consistent Collection of Data(NCCD) on School students with a disability. Schools must now complete the National Consistent Collection of Data(NCCD) annually. It counts the number of students who receive extra adjustments or -‘help’ at school because of a disability, as defined by the Discrimination Act 1992. (DDA) Please refer to this link– which includes…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 30, 2019
It may have been a cold and wet week in Ballarat but that hasn’t stopped our boys and staff getting involved in a number of significant events! Shrek The Musical After five exceptional performances, the curtain was drawn on the 2019 St Patrick’s/Loreto production, Shrek The Musical, on Saturday evening. The cast drew wide acclaim…
Director of Studies Update – May 16, 2019
Exam preparation With just a few weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Tuesday June 4 for Years 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be examined, equipment…
Students participate in da Vinci Decathlon
da Vinci Decathlon The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students. On Monday 24 of our brightest Year 7 students competed in teams of eight across the following 10 disciplines: Mathematics -“ emphasis on problem solving, number patterns and logic puzzles English -“ word origins,…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 2, 2019
Welcome back to Term 2 and I hope you all enjoyed a restful break! I know that through our ongoing collective efforts to support all aspects of the College’s teaching, learning and wellbeing programs that we will continue to make real difference to the outcomes of our boys. Co-Headmasters As previously announced Headmaster, Mr John…
Director of Studies Update – May 2, 2019
2019 NAPLAN for Year 7 and Year 9 students The 2019 National Assessment Program -“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 14, Wednesday May 15 and Thursday May 16. Friday May 17 will be used as a -‘catch-up’ day for boys who were absent for…
Teaching and Learning Report – April 4, 2019
Thanks for the term! Term One is always a busy one for teaching and learning at St Patrick’s and 2019 has been no exception. Consider the following as just a few examples of what has happened: We have welcomed and inducted 10 new teachers and five new classroom support and administration staff. Three new Heads…