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Director of Sport Report – November 19, 2015
Director of Sport Report Term 4 Week 7 19 November 2015- Cricket 2nd XI Match Report SPC Blue 3/132 defeated SPC White 10/121 SPC Blue make it three in a row and have set the Second XI BAS Cricket competition on fire. Electing to bowl first SPC Blue openers Ben Hutt and Tom Godson were…
KRC Update – November 19, 2015
KRC -“ Did you know? Currently we have 4,944 unique fiction titles with multiple copies of many of the popular titles and 7,949 unique non-fiction titles. In the last financial year we loaned 17,410 fiction books and 4,986 non-fiction titles. The KRC is constantly updating our print collection and adding new eResources. – Our eResources…
SPAM Winners 2015
The College’s best young film makers were honoured with a gala dinner at the 2015 Annual SPAM (St Patrick’s Awards for Media) Event in the OCA Pavilion on Tuesday, November 18. Year 11 student Liam McAdie won the major award on the night for his confronting and challenging short film which the judging panel (comprised…
Br O’Malley’s Vatican honour
College Archivist Ms Catriona Banks recently toured Europe and came across a fascinating piece of SPC history holding pride of place in the Vatican. It is amazing where little pieces of Ballarat can be discovered across the world.- Our St Patrick’s community would be very aware of Brother William Theodore (Bill) O’Malley, and his remarkable…
Volunteers Wanted for International Ironman 70.3
Want to be involved in a Major International Event? And raise funds for the College Rowing Club at the same time? Here’s your chance! The St Patrick’s College Rowing Club is seeking volunteers to assist with the upcoming International Ironman 70.3 at Lake Wendouree between Thursday 10 December and Sunday 13 December. By volunteering your…
Information Technology Update – November 6, 2015
Parent ICT Information The Parent ICT Information Evening was held in the College Chapel on Thursday November 5 and a number of interested parents attended Mr. Stephen Hill introduced the evening and discussed the eLearning vision and strategy of the College. As well, some of the more important issues associated with use of 1:1 devices…
Careers Update – November 5, 2015
Weekly Career News Tuesday 3 November 2015 This weeks topics are: Focus on careers of the future Have you considered a career in hydrographic surveying? Two-year logistics cadetships -“ for Year 12 leavers Dr First Job website -“ information about the world of work. Careers in the horse racing industry Flight attendant pre-employment course at…
Boarding Report – November 5, 2015
Director of Boarding Our Crest articles have showcased our boarders many talents -“ and long will that continue -“ but, as I said at our last community dinner -“ we are very fortunate to also have such wonderful staff. This article I throw the spotlight on our Nangle Housemaster, Mr Michael Murphy, who recently wrote…
Mission Report – November 5, 2015
The High Court of Australia is at the top of the court hierarchy in Australia. Its home is in Canberra in a building of magnificent architecture that reflects the character of Australia in both its materials and its design. However, that is just the building and not the court itself. If the justices of the…
College Chaplain Reflection – November 5, 2015
“If you are what you should be, then you will set the world on fire.” St Catherine of Sienna Last year the College Mission Team were blessed to be able to offer a morning of prayer and discernment as an opportunity for students to reflect on what plans God might have for them in their…