St Pat’s News
Administration Report – May 25, 2017
Senior School ImmunisationsEarlier 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 will take place…
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…
Junior School Report – May 25, 2017
Junior School End of Semester Exams Junior School exams are not too far away. Over coming weeks the boys in Years 7 & 8 will be preparing for their exams. Year 7 students will be preparing for their first set of exams, they will sit exams in English and Mathematics. Year 8 boys will be…
Middle School Report – May 25, 2017
This week has been an ideal opportunity to remind all of our boys about their responsible use of ICT. All of our boys have been reminded that it is necessary for them to become familiar with the Responsible ICT Usage and ICT Device Protocol documents that are located in app4 under the INFO tab as…
VCAL Update – May 25, 2017
As the year has progressed it is wonderful to see the boys developing independence in their learning. We have a number of exciting excursions coming up, with industry visits being the focus, supporting the theme of Employability for this term. So far most boys have visited Ballarat Pressings and Laminex Industries. In addition, drawing on…
Careers Update – May 25, 2017
Morrisby Online Parent Information Evening – this Wednesday May 31 REMINDER FOR THIS WEDNESDAY,- MAY 31st from 7.30pm in the OCA Collegians Pavilion. All year 10 parents are invited to a special Q&A session with Mr Barry Darnell, Career Analysts. Morrisby Online is the- ‘gold standard’ careers report and- been issued to- Year 10s this…
Rugby: SPC draws with St Kevin’s
St Patrick’s College 1st XV vs St Kevin’s College (H) (20/05) Full time: 14 -“ 14(HT 9-14)- Try scorers: Ethan Jessop Conversions: Pou Siola’a (0/1) Penalties: Pou Siola’a (3/3) 5 -“ Inoke Siola’a 4 -“ Josh Cooper 3 -“ Charlie Pollard 2 -“ Will Harrison 1 -“ Ethan Jessop In the history of our two…
Rugby: SPC 1st XV defeats Xavier
St. Patrick’s College 1st XV vs. Xavier College -“ May 13, 2017 Full time: SPC 40 d XC 21 (HT 14-7)- Try scorers: Eddie Sauvao, Pou Siola’a, Ethan Jessop, Josh Wilson-Stanton, Simon Porter, Chris Tuitea Conversions: Chris Tuitea (5/6) 5 -“ Inoke Siola’a 4 -“ Josh Cooper 3 -“ Josh Wilson-Stanton 2 -“ Regan Champley…
Engagements, Marriages and Births
ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS Benjamin Carroll (SPC 1998-2003) and Tammi Birnie announced their engagement in July. Glenn Fisher (current staff) and Sharon Cody became engaged in very romantic circumstances earlier this year during a cruise around the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. Congratulations! – MARRIAGES Luke Studd (SPC…