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Wellbeing report – April 17, 2015
Dear Parents, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, It was great to see the return of the boys to school this week, bringing an empty school back to life again after the two week break. Students are the beating heart of a school and make it an enjoyable privilege to work with and teach-”complete…
Mission report – April 17, 2015
Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!- We can all succeed on our -‘good days’ -“ it is what we achieve on our -‘bad days’ that really defines our character. Jesus suffered the worst that the world had to offer in the final days of his earthly ministry. His message of love was rejected, his…
IT report – April 17, 2015
Cybersmart Outreach Program As part of its Cybersmart Outreach program, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), delivers free internet safety awareness presentations for parents, teachers and students. These presentations provide valuable information about the risks confronting children online, and offer tools and tips to help make their internet experiences safe and positive. St Patrick’s…
Senior School report – April 17, 2015
General Achievement Test (GAT) All students undertaking a Unit 3 VCE subject will be undertaking the General Achievement Test (GAT) on 10th of June, 2015. – The GAT is a three hour test, undertaken by all students enrolled in one or more Unit 3 / 4 studies. The results have been used in statistical moderation…
SPC students attend Shrine service
A delegation of students from St Patrick’s College attended the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne on Thursday, April 23 2015 as part of Legacy’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Four students,- Fletcher Loader, Matthew Aikman, Matthew Duffy and James Parini were chosen to represent the College as they joined others from…
SPC defeat St Kevin’s College
St Patrick’s defeat valiant St Kevin’s Score: St Patrick’s College 9. 5 (59) def St Kevin’s College 5. 9 (39) Goal Kickers: Jackson Carrick, Sam White, Pat Fitzgibbon 2, Ezekiel Frank, Tom Williamson, Ben Simpson 1 Best Players: Leigh Spiteri, Mickitja Rotumah-Onus, Sam White, Hasker Dawborn, Joel Cowan, Yestin Eades St Patrick’s College has emerged…
Junior and Middle Schools Lap of the Lake
Hundreds of St Patrick’s College students from Years 7, 8 and 9 tested their middle-to-long distance running skills today during the 2015 House Lap of the Lake event. Starting in Session 7, straight after lunch, the students made their way to the start line outside the St Patrick’s College Rowing Shed prepared to tackle the…
SPC students feature at Anzac parade
St Patrick’s College had a strong and impressive presence at the City of Ballarat Anzac Day march and memorial service at the weekend. Members of the College Marching Band took centre stage by leading the march along Sturt St past the Cenotaph. The recognition of the crowd that was extended to our young men is…
Boarders raise money for cancer research
The Boarding Community is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea on Monday, May 25, 2015 to help raise vital funds for cancer research and support services. You can help us, and get involved, by attending or making a donation! Let’s raise our cups and together we’ll beat cancer. Click on the link –>http://vic.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/SPCBoarding
Matt Short’s tour diary
Old Collegian Matthew Short has written a tour diary for Cricket Australia following the recent Under 19 series between Australia and England. You can read it at this link –