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Old Collegian Michael Meere (SPC 1960-63,PY 1965)
The College reconnected recently with Michael Meere (SPC 1960-63,PY 1965). Michael is now the director and lecturer at the College for Adult Learning in Melbourne. One job is obviously not enough, though because Michael is also the director of Villa Maria Catholic Homes. We would like to thank Michael for sharing some of his memories…
Old Boys in the News – September 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: Congratulations to Matt Crouch (SPC 2008-13), pictured above,– being named All Australian for the first time in what promises to be an amazing career. He is only the fifth Old Boy to receive such an accolade following Danny Frawley (SPC 1976-79, PY1981) in 1988,…
Wellbeing Report – September 15, 2017
College Uniform As we come to the end of a very busy term may I remind everyone that Term four will commence on Monday October 9, 2017. It is expected that all students will present at school in the official College summer uniform that is: -¢ College Suit coat -¢ White Shirt -¢ College tie…
Headmaster’s Message – September 15, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, – The past two weeks have been an incredibly busy, yet exciting time in the life of St Patrick’s College. – Commencing with our Rugby, Football and Applied Learning Presentation Evenings, followed by last night’s Purton and Breach Oratory Competition and continuing with next…
KRC Update – September 15, 2017
Ballarat Catholic Diocese Chess Tournament We hosted the annual Ballarat Diocese Chess Tournament. With 6 schools in attendance, 2 who have qualified for the State Chess Championships, the competition was of a very high standard. Players were allocated 15 minutes each per game and encouraged to use the time shrewdly and not make hasty decisions….
Teaching and Learning Report – September 15, 2017
Mid Semester Reports and Years 7-9 Parent/Student/Teacher interviews: St Patrick’s College uses the Parent Access Module (PAM) to give parents and guardians online access to a range of information specific to their son(s). The Student Assessment area allows you to view and download your son’s mid semester and end of semester reports for this and…
Mission Report – September 15, 2017
Definition of -Touchstone- 1: a fundamental or quintessential part or feature 2: a test or criterion for determining the quality or genuineness of a thing 3 :a black siliceous stone related to flint and formerly used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak left on the stone when rubbed by the…
Information Technology Update – September 15, 2017
Supporting our children in the safe use of technology The ABC television program 7:30 recently aired a segment titled -‘Do you know what your children are doing online?’. I found it a very interesting and powerful segment which covered many of the dangers of young people going online and a number of sound practices cyber…
Senior School Report – September 15, 2017
The end of term is predictably as busy as ever.- Students from Years 10 to 12 often finish with a flurry of assessment tasks.- The Year 12 SATs that tend to be due in these last two weeks are the culmination of two or three terms of work.- They cannot be done in a couple…
Boarding Report – September 15, 2017
As we reach the final edition of our College’s Crest newsletter for Term 3, I thought I would turn the tables and ask our Year 12s who now move into the final straight as a boarder at SPC to reflect on their time with us. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I…