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Wellbeing Report – July 28, 2016
Keeping Safe Curriculum Update and The Child Protection Standards Thank you for supporting the Keeping Safe Professional Development day on the first day of Term 3. There have been some important developments by the Wellbeing Team at the College. The Year Level Coordinators, working closely with our Pastoral Care Coordinator, Mr Brad Murray, have begun…
Wellbeing Report – June 08, 2016
ENGAGE INSPIRE IGNITE- Positive Schools 2016 Last week I attended the 2016 Positive Schools Conference with five staff; our new Pastoral Care Coordinator, Brad Murray , two Year Level Coordinators, Jacinta Burge (Year 7), Michael Busscher (Year 12), and two of our many dedicated Pastoral Care Tutors , Margy Dodd(Year 7) and Sarah Kochskamper(Year 11).-…
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)….
Wellbeing Report – May 12, 2016
Edmund Rice Day This was a great day of reflecting in pray and action about the solidarity of our school community. The students, as always, make the difference to the staff level of joy and pride in their role as educators and carers of your sons. As I sat in front of the choir at…
Wellbeing Report – April 14, 2016
Dear Parents, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Welcome back to Term 2. It is great to see the boys around the place again, those who have shot up a few centimetres, those who have had a haircut and a shave and those Year 7 boys who are no longer unsure about the place…
Wellbeing Report – March 17, 2016
Edmund Rice Day – Thursday, May 5 St Patrick’s College is a Catholic school in the tradition of Edmund Rice. Service of others, being just, at the margins, compassion and stewardship are some of the characteristics that lie at the heart of our identity. Our annual Walkathon is a tangible expression of this identity, enabling…
Wellbeing Report – March 3, 2016
Head of the Lake Last Friday I was very proud of two groups of students. The wonderful team of rowers who won the regatta for the day Mr Peter Joyce, his team of coaches and rowing captains were a real team. They collaborated as a team, supported by families who dropped the boys off, picked…
Wellbeing Report – February 18, 2016
Dear Parents-¦ HEAD OF THE LAKE: This year’s Head of the Lake will take place on Friday Feb 26th. – All Year 12 will take part in the day from 11.30 onwards. This is great day of fun, excitement and healthy interaction between the secondary colleges of Ballarat. Siblings of rowers have also been invited…
Wellbeing Report – February 4, 2016
Welcome and Thankyou-¦ Welcome to 2016, no doubt with many boys (and their families!) having hopes and dreams of what the year ahead holds for all of us at this wonderful community of St Patrick’s College. I have personally felt so supported and genuinely welcomed by many parents and staff as I learn how best…
2016 Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) will ensure that no student will miss- out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great…