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– Jeremy Coad Receives Pinnacle Scouting Award Congratulations to year 9 student, Jeremy Coad, on receiving the pinnacle accolade of scouting -“ the Australian Scout Medallion. Jeremy’s award was recently presented at a ceremony in Melbourne alongside a number of high-performing Scouts from around Victoria and recognises his many accomplishments in Scouts including the demonstration…
Headmaster’s Message – November 19, 2015
Headmaster’s Address- to Speech Night November 18, 2015 Before I offer my formal address tonight I would first like to acknowledge a number of people this evening including Bishop Paul Bird, Bishop of Ballarat and Patron of the College, Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director, Edmund Rice Education Australia, Mr Terry Lloyd, Deputy Chair St Patrick’s…
Wellbeing Report – November 19, 2015
Speech Night Thank you to the parents and boys who supported the event, and a particular thanks to those staff who organised and ran the evening, including preparing the boys to ensure it was a fitting way to mark their achievements in 2015. A community that celebrates the achievements of its members is a strong…
Teaching and Learning Report – November 19, 2015
2016 Booklists and iPad Resources Lists The 2016 booklists for current Years 7-11 students will be distributed to the boys via their Pastoral Care groups in the coming days.- Current Years 7, 8, 10 and 11 boys will also receive the 2016 iPad Resources List specific to their year level. Incoming 2016 Year 7 families,…
College Chaplain Reflection – November 19, 2015
In the last newsletter I took the opportunity to promote the Vocations Retreat which the College Mission Team will run on Saturday 28th November. Thanks to the parents who have made inquiries. We have now sent out invitations, but if any parents are still interested in finding out more about the event please feel free…
Mission Report – November 19, 2015
The horror of Paris still dominates the headlines. In the highly charged response it has been declared an attack on our freedom, but this response needs some examination. In their logic, the terrorists would also claim they acted in freedom to defend and expand their world view -“ so the language of freedom risks becoming…
Junior School Report – November 19, 2015
The last few weeks of Term 4 are upon us and there are many things to be done before the end of the school year. Year 7 Presentation Evening This year’s Junior School Presentation Evening will take place next Thursday 26, November at 7:30pm in the O’Malley Sports Centre. All Year 7 boys are expected…
Middle School Report – November 19, 2015
Grampians Camp The Year 9 students will attend their Term Four Rite Journey experience at the Norval Camp facility in Halls Gap from November 25 to November 27. During the camp the boys will participate in a number of challenging experiences including hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, high ropes and conservation work. Objectives of the camp:…
Information Technology Update – November 19, 2015
St Patricks Student 1:1 eLearning Strategy The St Patrick’s College vision for eLearning is to provide technology-enriched learning opportunities that enable students to achieve high-quality learning outcomes, preparing them for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world. As was recently announced and discussed at the Parent ICT Information evening, for…
Careers Update – November 19, 2015
Weekly Career News This weeks topics are: Focus on careers in media and communication -“ journalism, marketing and public relations New double degree in Health & Physical Education and Outdoor & Environmental Education New elite sporting precinct at Deakin University, Geelong Three new Biomedical Science double degrees at Australian Catholic University Science career resources from…