St Pat’s News
2017 BAS Soccer – SPC d BCC Black
St Patrick’s College 13 defeated Ballarat College Black 0GOALS: Lachlan Wright 3, Talan Flockhart 3, Tiernan Sommers 2, Mitch Ralston 2, Josh de Voogel, Darby Gaffney, Jude JeandetBEST: Mitch Ralston, Josh DeVoogel, Talan Flockhart, Lachlan Wright, Alex Baker, Jack Gaffney, Alex WorthingtonA strong start to the BAS season saw St Patrick’s Seniors outclass College’s Seconds…
Headmaster’s Message – May 26, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last Friday, I had the great pleasure of recognising the contributions of four members of staff who have given 30 years of service to Catholic Education. This is a significant milestone which is worthy of special acknowledgement and celebration. Those staff members are: Mr Danny…
Director of Sport Report – May 25, 2017
Please click on– this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Senior School Report – May 25, 2017
At the time of writing our Year 10s will be preparing for their -One night of homelessness-.- After this night many will have a better understanding of the circumstances which lead to people being homeless and have more empathy with them. This in spite of the fact the night is not without some enjoyment, they…
Mission Report – May 25, 2017
Our reality as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition requires constant care and nurturing. The -‘life and health’ of our community is not measured by some set key performance indicators applied to a functional machine. Our reality is grounded in all the relationships of all the people that choose to be part of…
Information Technology Update – May 25, 2017
Responsible ICT Usage At the start of the year all students and parents signed the College 1:1 device agreement. This agreement clearly outlines the guidelines and conditions that students need to follow while using their device at school. This agreement clearly states that: apps such as Snapchat, Kik, Instagram and Tumblr are not to be…
Wellbeing Report – May 25, 2017
Proposed Changes to the College Uniform After many months of hard work the Uniform Committee has tabled for consideration two amendments to the St Patricks College School uniform. Part of the change process is student and community consultation. Both changes are in relation to the Summer uniform (impacting terms one and four) and neither negate…
Administration Report – May 25, 2017
Senior School Immunisations Earlier this year the Victorian State Government announced that all school students in years 10,11 and 12 will receive the Meningococcal W vaccine. Students in Years 10, 11 & 12 have received these cards over the past week. These cards are to be returned no later than Friday June 9. The immunisation…
Boarding Report – May 25, 2017
What a remarkable fortnight it has been, with the highlight being a series of exciting opportunities that your son/s have been able to enjoy as boarders across Australia have celebrated the inaugural -‘National Boarding Week’. Starting the week on Mothers’ Day with our first -‘Great Ballarat Bake-off’ (won by House Captain Osmond Green-King and Demius…
Teaching and Learning Report – May 25, 2017
Assessment and Reporting at St Patrick’s College The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) publish guidelines for schools relating to the planning and implementation of the new F-10 Victorian Curriculum. One important consideration noted within these guidelines is a move from the one-size-fits-all approach to reporting to providing schools with the capacity to adjust their…