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Middle School
VCAL to be introduced in 2017
St Patrick’s College will welcome a new era of hands-on learning when it introduces the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) to its curriculum offerings in 2017. The College has employed the 2014 VCAL Teacher of the Year Lyn Maniz to oversee the development and introduction of the program which will complement the school’s already…
Middle School Report – June 9, 2016
Melbourne Experience As we enter the final phase on the term, the Middle School students are about to embark on the keenly anticipated Melbourne Experience. Pastoral Tutors have briefed the boys as they prepare for their first day next Tuesday the 14th of June. I take this opportunity to remind the boys of the College…
Middle School Report – May 26, 2016
We have passed the half way mark of Term Two and life in the Middle School continues to be extremely busy for both staff and students. As the boys are finishing their last assessments in their respective subjects, they should be now vigorously revising their work so that they can do their very best in…
Performing Arts Report – May 13, 2016
Proposed 2017 USA Performing Arts Tour An exciting development is being proposed for the Co-Curricular Performing Arts at St. Patrick’s College. We are currently taking expressions of interest for a Performing Arts Tour to New York City, which would be held in the 2017 Term One school holidays (Thursday March 30 -“ Tuesday April 11)….
Middle School Report – May 12, 2016
The past week has seen the Middle School students involved in a variety of different activities and events ranging from the Edmund Rice Day celebrations to the NAPLAN Testing, ensuring a very busy fortnight for both students and staff. Edmund Rice Day Last Thursday, May 5 witnessed the annual celebration of Blessed Edmund Rice, which…
Middle School Report – April 28, 2016
Another busy fortnight in the Middle School has seen the students and staff involved in many different activities both inside the classroom and outside. Last Friday the entire Middle School cohort took part in the annual -‘Lap of the Lake’. All involved need to be congratulated for their efforts. Nearly everyone made it around the…
Middle School Report – April 14, 2016
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Middle School students back for Term Two and I hope that everyone had a refreshing and relaxing Easter break with family and friends. With the hectic schedule of Term One now completed, this term will provide an opportunity for the boys to focus on their…
Middle School Report – March 17, 2016
As I write this, I am pleased to report that the Queenscliff camps are nearly completed. The Middle School students have been outstanding with their engagement and willingness to participate in all of the activities offered. The staff at YMCA Camp Wyuna have once again ensured that our boys have had an experience which allowed…
Middle School Report – March 3, 2016
With the term now more than half way completed, I thought it would be an opportune time to address the study habits of our Middle School students. Many parents have approached me recently for advice for their sons to improve their study habits. Whilst homework is an expected aspect of school life, often the difference…
Middle School Report – February 18, 2016
Now that the Middle School students have well and truly settled into the 2016 academic year, I am pleased to report that the majority of boys are making good progress in their studies. In particular, it is fantastic to see our new students making new friends and engaging with the wider community. I frequently receive…