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Pastoral Care Report – June 21, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents Keeping Safe: Information for- Parents As part of St Patrick’s College mission to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, it is crucial that our broader community of parents are well-informed with the latest information and research available, so we can work as partners to…
Wellbeing Report – May 30, 2019
Reconciliation Week During the week the College has taken time to celebrate the rich culture and history of Indigenous Australians and reflect on the journey of national reconciliation. On Sunday evening the Boarding community came together to launch the week with the Annual Reconciliation Dinner. The gathering highlighted the rich diversity and the strong bonds…
Pastoral Care Report – May 30, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 Year 7 Mother & Son Night -“ Thank you! The annual Year 7 Mother & Son night was a great success!- Thank you to everyone who attended. These wellbeing based events are crucial for the development of our students, and I most certainly appreciate the time taken…
Wellbeing Report – May 16, 2019
Mother’s Day Mass and Breakfast Last Friday approximately 650 gathered for our annual Mother’s Day Mass and breakfast. Once again, despite the horrendous weather, mothers, grandmothers and students braved the elements to participate in a celebration full of joy, laughter and warmth. This year we trialled accommodating all attendees in the same venue to remove…
Pastoral Care Report – May 16, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 Year 7 Mother & Son Night -“ Tuesday May 21st The annual Year 7 Mother & Son night will happen this coming Tuesday May 21. This evening is a fantastic opportunity for our Year 7 boys and their mothers or significant female mentors to engage in a…
Wellbeing Report – May 2, 2019
Welcome to Term 2. One of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Touchstones is -Inclusive Community- and for many this just means that all students should be able to have the opportunity to access and participate in the vast range of educational programs offered at St Patrick’s College. This, in fact, is true. However, last week…
Pastoral Care Report – May 2, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 Year 7 Mother & Son Night -“ Tuesday May 21 The annual Year 7 Mother & Son night will be held in Week 5 of this term, on Tuesday May 21. This evening is a fantastic opportunity for our Year 7 boys and their mothers or significant…
Pastoral Care Report – April 4, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 Year 7 Mother Son Night In Term 2, the Year 7 Mother Son evening will take place on Tuesday, May 21, in the gym.- More details about this event will be circulated very soon, via an email to all Year 7 parents. All Year 7 students will…
Pastoral Care Report – March 21, 2019
2019 Pastoral Care Program: Information for- Parents 2019 Year 8 Father Son Night -“ -Stepping Stones- -“ Thank you! The Year 8 Father / Son night was a great success earlier this week. I want to pass on my gratitude for all boys and their dads or mentors, who whole-heartedly engaged in, what was a…
Mindfulness and Smiling Mind
What is Mindfulness? -Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity and without judgement- -Smiling Mind This is a practice we could bring into any activity throughout the day- eating, driving, talking to someone, spending time in nature, even brushing our teeth. Meditation is the formal practice of mindfulness. What is Smiling…