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2018 Year 7 Information Evening – this Wednesday
St Patrick’s College 2018 Year 7 Information Evening – Wednesday 26 Oct All families are invited to attend the 2018 Year 7 Information evening to hear from the Headmaster, Mr John Crowley and Director of Junior School, Mr John Richards on the fantastic educational experiences awaiting your son at St Patrick’s College. The evening will…
Middle School Report – October 20, 2016
Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing the Middle School. During Week 6 of Term 4 (9/11 -“ 11/1) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition as part of the Year 9 Experiential Program. Your…
Administration Report – October 20, 2016
2017 Subject Confirmation Letters The 2017 subject confirmation letters for all current students in Years 8 -“ 11 have been mailed to all parents this week. If you have an enquiry about possible subject change requests for your son, contact the Director of Administration, Mr. Damian Kinnersly. Please be aware that not all change requests…
Boarding Report – October 20, 2016
I am most conscious of the number of families who, due to the remoteness of -home-, are unable to join us when we gather as a community as we did last night to farewell our Yr12 boarding cohort. For that reason, I offer my speech as our boarding contribution for this Crest edition. I hope…
Information Technology Update – October 20, 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…
Careers Update – October 20, 2016
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Junior School Report – October 20, 2016
The year is quickly slipping by and Term 4 is an extremely busy time at St Patrick’s. At this time of the year it is of extreme importance that boys are very mindful of being organised. Being organised can alleviate many of the anxieties and issues that arise at this time of the year. Simple…
Teaching and Learning Report – October 20, 2016
1:1 Program -“ update on 2017 devices The introduction of iPads into Years 7-9 in 2014 has proven to be an important element in the implementation of the initial phase of the College’s eLearning strategic plan. 2017 will see the next phase of the eLearning plan affected through the continued expansion of the 1:1 program…
College Chaplain Reflection – October 20, 2016
We all know that person who harps on continually about that overseas trip they’ve just had-¦ even months after that fact. Well, I’m going to be that person. After all, we still have to get through a couple of the Pope’s homilies from World Youth Day in Krakow. So, if you remember, we are up…
Wellbeing Report – October 20, 2016
Mental Health Week-The Work Continues-¦ Last week’s Mental Health Week assembly achieved the aim of beginning the conversation with the students about Mental Health and the importance of each of us being responsible for our own mental health. There were two guest speakers, Andrew Penny from Headspace and one of our two counsellors, Eric Hayes….