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Middle School Report – November 17, 2016
Last week saw the largest undertaking engaged by the College as we successful transported, housed, feed and offered a myriad of outdoor experiences for the entire Year 9 Cohort for three days in the magnificent surroundings of Hall’s Gap and the Grampians. This is the only camp experience in which the whole year level is…
Information Technology Update – November 17, 2016
Year 9 Students 1:1 Device 2017 and beyond Our current Year 9 students are all using a College supplied iPad which they received at the start of Year 7 2014. However, moving in to Year 10 in 2017, the boys will begin to be a part of the Senior School 1:1 program which sees the…
College Chaplain Reflection – November 17, 2016
Christ, the Lord of History and Prince of Peace This Sunday the Church will celebrate the Feast of Christ, the King of the Universe. Amidst the ongoing turmoil of history, we turn again to the One whom we acknowledge as Lord of all. Unlike the rulers of this world though, Jesus did not announce his…
Careers Update – November 17, 2016
Please click on- this link- – http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/2016/11/15/weekly-career-news-45/– – for all your Careers News. –
Director of Sport Report – November 17, 2016
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Junior School Report – November 17, 2016
Junior School Exams A reminder that Junior School exams will take place between December 1-7. Over the coming weeks subject teachers will be working with boys to assist them with the planning of their study and preparation for exams. It is an expectation that boys sit exams. It would be appreciated if dental and medical…
College Chaplain Reflection – May 12, 2016
When explaining the Mass to the students, one element they are often intrigued by are the shifting seasons of liturgical colours. Getting ready for Mass one day, I overheard one student say to another as I pulled out my red chasuble, -I know the red symbolises the blood of Jesus and all that, but that…
Headmaster’s Message – November 4, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last week we were all deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Old Collegian Jacob Everett (SPC 2011-15), a young man who was popular with students and staff and who was only just embarking on his path towards manhood. Last Thursday I drove out…
Social Justice News – November 4, 2016
As the spring weather fluctuates from cold to warm, sometimes in one day, sometimes in the space of 10 minutes, it is easy to get lost in a state of frustration. Within this state can come a sense of wanting the weather to be constant, stable, warm, and nourishing. However, the individual nuances of the…
Performing Arts Report – November 4, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream On Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21, our Junior School Production of -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- was performed in the Sir Bernard Heinz Theatre. The boys involved in the production did an outstanding job preparing throughout the rehearsal process and there was a great sense of excitement in the air…