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2021 Walking Off the War Within
This weekend, St Patrick’s College is once again playing host to one of Ballarat’s biggest and fastest growing community events – Walking Off the War Within. The event was inaugurated four years ago in honour of Old Collegian Nathan Shanahan (SPC 1988-93, pictured), a returned soldier and firefighter who sadly lost his battle with Post…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Congratulations to students, parents and staff, on your efforts in ensuring Term 1 has been a success. Friday, January 29, seems like a long time ago when the Year 7’s entered the gates for the first time, with Year 8’s commencing on Monday, February 1. Many…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov In Term 1 teachers set classroom expectations, get to know classes and build an understanding of our learners’ needs. We also participate in a range of valuable activities and events which offer important educational experiences for our students beyond the classroom. With a lot happening in…
Term 1 Reflection and Term 2 Reminders
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan and Director of Students, Mr Mike Silcock We would like to congratulate all students and their families for the tremendous start to the school year. We welcomed up to 300 new students to the College which brought our total number to 1350. It is a credit to the boys,…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Congratulations to our first crew of rowers finishing the season on a high with a win at the Nationals. A tremendous feat, with success being the result of many hours of toil in the background by themselves and others supporting them. The challenge for all of…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance The 2021 College Play: Private Peaceful The cast and tech crew of the 2021 College Play have been busy preparing for our performance run, Tuesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm. This is one performance you will not want to miss. There is something in…
Faith in Action students deliver Easter cheer
One of the great annual traditions at St Patrick’s College is taking place today at Ballarat Health Services – Base Hospital. Each year students involved in the Faith in Action group seek to collect as many Easter eggs and chocolates as possible from donations throughout the school. They then dress as Easter bunnies before travelling…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken The KRC hosted our first Staff Book Club this fortnight. Two meetings were held after school on a Thursday afternoon with attendees enjoying a lovely afternoon tea prior to discussing the books they read. Over fifteen staff participated in the reading of the following two…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 1 Week 10
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor 1st IV National Champions! Congratulations to the St Patrick’s College 1st IV crew and coach for their tremendous results at the National Rowing Championships held in Tasmania last week! The crew were rewarded with a bronze medal in the U19 Men’s Coxed IV final on Friday and backed this up…