News
General News
Old Boys in the News – May 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: Well done to Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07), who- has designed the Richmond Football Club’s special 2017 Indigenous round jumper which will likely be worn by three other Old Collegians, Shaun Grigg (SPC 2001-06),- Dan Rioli (SPC 2012-15), pictured above,- and Dan Butler (SPC 2009-14).-…
KRC Update – May 11, 2017
Fourteen chess enthusiasts represented St Patrick’s College at the Ballarat Regional Chess Championships hosted by Ballarat and Clarendon College on Wednesday, May 3. Players were allocated 15 minutes each per game and were encouraged to use their time shrewdly.- Chess Kids coaches were on hand to settle any disputes and it was interesting to watch…
Administration Report – May 11, 2017
Senior School Immunisations Earlier this year the Victorian State Government announced that all school students in Years 10,11 and 12 will receive the Meningococcal W vaccine. Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria, although the disease is uncommon, it can become very serious very quickly. Meningococcal bacteria are passed from person to person by regular, close,…
Information Technology Update – May 11, 2017
iPad Neoprene Sleeves distributed to Year 7 Students On Friday 3rd of February nearly 100 Year 7 students received neoprene sleeves they had ordered online from CompNow after a delay in supply. CompNow have agreed to replace the incorrect sized neoprene sleeves and have now come up with a replacement sleeve that has met with…
Boarding Report – May 11, 2017
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a journalist who had been tasked with writing a series of articles on various aspects of a boarding education. I was invited to pass comment, make observations and provide an informed insight into the different topics for discussion. These articles were published in the Australian Financial Review…
Middle School Report – May 11, 2017
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 10 of this term. It was a wonderful evening to get together and bridge any concerns parents had about this very different learning experience that their…
Mission Report – May 11, 2017
Once again our celebration of Edmund Rice Day was a great occasion. We commenced with Mass in the morning, led by Fr Justin Driscoll, followed by our Walkathon and finishing with possibly the most entertaining St Pat’s has Talent in recent years. The experience of a unified community is one that we must treasure and…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 11, 2017
End Semester One Exams With just four weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Wednesday June 7 for Years 9, 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…
Wellbeing Report – May 11, 2017
Edmund Rice Day Sincere thanks to all parents and carer who supported the College with its celebration of Edmund Rice Day. It was greatly appreciated. Contact Details In an emergency situation where your son may be injured or ill, the ability to quickly make contact with parents is imperative. In the business of life, we…
Careers Update – May 11, 2017
For Weekly Careers News, Information and Events check: SPC Careers Portal: http://careers.stpats.vic.edu.au/ SPC Careers Blog: http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ Weekly Career News This week’s topics are: Focus on Open Days Tips on preparing for the UMAT Science news from RiAUS UNSW Co-op Scholarships, worth over $18 000 per year Learn about economics using sport statistics Commerce versus economics-…