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Headmaster’s Message – November 4, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last week we were all deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Old Collegian Jacob Everett (SPC 2011-15), a young man who was popular with students and staff and who was only just embarking on his path towards manhood. Last Thursday I drove out…
Social Justice News – November 4, 2016
As the spring weather fluctuates from cold to warm, sometimes in one day, sometimes in the space of 10 minutes, it is easy to get lost in a state of frustration. Within this state can come a sense of wanting the weather to be constant, stable, warm, and nourishing. However, the individual nuances of the…
Performing Arts Report – November 4, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream On Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21, our Junior School Production of -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- was performed in the Sir Bernard Heinz Theatre. The boys involved in the production did an outstanding job preparing throughout the rehearsal process and there was a great sense of excitement in the air…
Urgent information for SPC Rowing Club members
Details about upcoming regatta and training changes Dear Parents, Guardians, Coaches, Athletes and Friends of the St Patrick’s College Rowing Club, Due to changes in the administration of the club within the school the following changes have been made to upcoming events.- – MELBOURNE HEAD REGATTA – Saturday 19th November Rowers in the Senior 1sts,…
KRC Update – November 17, 2016
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge (VPRC) The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge has been running for over 15 years.- In order to complete the Challenge students need to have read 15 books, ten that are on the VPRC Challenge reading list and five that are the reader’s own choice, all by a set date. Students record their…
2018 Year 7 Enrolment and College Scholarships
2018 Year 7 Enrolment If you are considering a Catholic education for your son, St Patrick’s College offers an education delivering academic excellence, a strong focus on social justice, sports, and the arts. Enrolments for 2018 Year 7 are now open and you are invited to submit your sons application. A College prospectus can be…
Boarding Report – November 17, 2016
In a fortnight’s time we shall each write our final Crest contribution. I shall ask each of our Housemasters to reflect on the year at large and try to select a couple of their highlights to share with you all. With that said I thought it prudent to start myself. I have just commenced my…
Middle School Report – November 17, 2016
Last week saw the largest undertaking engaged by the College as we successful transported, housed, feed and offered a myriad of outdoor experiences for the entire Year 9 Cohort for three days in the magnificent surroundings of Hall’s Gap and the Grampians. This is the only camp experience in which the whole year level is…
Information Technology Update – November 17, 2016
Year 9 Students 1:1 Device 2017 and beyond Our current Year 9 students are all using a College supplied iPad which they received at the start of Year 7 2014. However, moving in to Year 10 in 2017, the boys will begin to be a part of the Senior School 1:1 program which sees the…
College Chaplain Reflection – November 17, 2016
Christ, the Lord of History and Prince of Peace This Sunday the Church will celebrate the Feast of Christ, the King of the Universe. Amidst the ongoing turmoil of history, we turn again to the One whom we acknowledge as Lord of all. Unlike the rulers of this world though, Jesus did not announce his…