St Pat’s News
KRC Update – October 24, 2017
Exam preparationYear 12 students are welcome to continue to use the KRC for their exam preparation. We are open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday.There are spaces for group study with white and blackboards (chalk is a novelty) for group planning and discussion. Maths students find this particularly useful.The…
Pastoral Care Report – October 24, 2017
Both educators and parents can benefit greatly from maintaining a currency of knowledge in regards to the wellbeing of our young people. One way this can be achieved is through reading the latest research and/or ideas presented by leading professionals in the field of wellbeing and mental health.- One such book is called -‘The Prince…
VCAL Update – October 24, 2017
Applied Learning update: The Collaborative Berry St Project Applied Learning students recently took part in the celebration of a successful collaboration between Loreto College, Berry St and St Patrick’s College. It is best summed up in an article that appeared in the Ballarat Courier by Ashleigh McMillan and is contained below for your information: VCAL…
VicSuper MENtal Brekky
St Patrick’s College was proud to host a challenging and emotional event last week when more than 200 people gathered for the second annual VicSuper MENtal Brekky, raising awareness of and funds for those in our community suffering mental illness. Our thanks are extended to key speakers Jason Trethowan (SPC 1987-91) as the national CEO…
Careers Update – October 24, 2017
Careers- and Transitions The Year 12s have “left the building”; the Year 11 Morrisby Review is underway; the Year 10 work experience program is done and dusted and- school subject selections are wrapped up for another year. Now that we are heading into exams we wish the Year 12s all the best. Apprenticeships and summer…
Middle School Report – October 24, 2017
Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing the Middle School. During Week 5 of Term 4 (8/11 -“ 10/11) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition as part of the Year 9 Experiential Program. Your…
2019 Year 7 Enrolment
2019 Year 7 Enrolment at St Patrick’s College Applications close on Friday December 1, 2017 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 2019 Year 7 are now open and you are…
SPC Old Boys Make Cricket History
History was made this week when two Old Collegians were selected to play in the Victorian one-day cricket team at the same time. Matt Short (SPC 2008-13) and Blake Thomson (SPC 2010-15) played for the Bushrangers together twice – on Tuesday against a Cricket Australia XI and on Thursday against South Australia. In the match…
KRC Update – October 12, 2017
VCE Exam study VCE subjects are supported by a range of resources suggested by teachers and VCAA. These are all accessible via VCE subject pages created by the KRC. These can be found at http://vceresources.stpats.vic.edu.au/ There are ample places to study before school, we open at 8.00, and after school, we close at 5.00. There…
Mission Report – October 12, 2017
Welcome back to the joy and adventures of Term 4, 2017. Though every term has its own routines and patterns we must remember that each year is a unique and unrepeatable experience. The long serving staff that are very familiar with what will occur over the next weeks are renewed and invigorated by the knowledge…