St Pat’s News
KRC Update – April 27, 2017
Homework in the KRCStudents are welcome to do their homework and course revision in the KRC. We open at 8.00 and close at 5.00 (4.00 on Fridays). We have everything that’s needed to get an assignment, project or folio finished. The printer, guillotine, coloured paper, laminator, scissors, rulers, staplers and a range of pens are…
Careers Update – April 27, 2017
Weekly Career News This weeks topics are: Focus on careers relating to physics Science news from RiAUS Dual TAFE and university qualifications at La Trobe University Industry experience for mining engineering, geoscience and minerals processing students at FedUni Robotics Engineering industry experience at Swinburne University Elite Athlete and Performers (i.e., music, acting) support programs at…
Teaching and Learning Report – April 27, 2017
2017 NAPLAN for Year 7 and Year 9 students The 2017 National Assessment Program -“ Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 9, Wednesday May 10 and Thursday May 11. Friday May 12 will be used as a -‘catch-up’ day for boys who were absent for…
Senior School Report – April 27, 2017
Welcome back to Term Two, a very important term for all students in the Senior School. Year- 10 and- 11 student Semester One examinations will commence on June 7, 2017 and run through to June 16, 2017. Parents please schedule this examination block into your diaries and, if at all possible, avoid making appointments for…
Middle School Report – April 27, 2017
Welcome back to all of the Middle School families. I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the Easter break and are now well and truly back into the swing of things and are looking towards another very positive term of school. We had a magnificent turn out for the Middle School Parent, Student Teacher…
Our brand-new Boarding Precinct is coming to life
Our brand-new Boarding Precinct is coming to life A new chapter in St Patrick’s College’s history is now clearly evident with our state-of-the-art new $7m Boarding Precinct fast beginning to take shape. Landmark works were reached recently with the second half of the slab poured, and now the walls and significant internal structures are going…
Boarding Report – April 27, 2017
A new term is upon us, a new chapter started -“ in the life of our boarding community. All our boarders have returned safely and are finding their way with us all over on the main site. Members of our boarding staff and maintenance team worked tirelessly over the break to prepare Kenny House for…
Darwin Tour – Day 7
Today firstly we headed off to the Territory Wildlife park and we encountered some of the native wildlife from northern Australia at the wildlife park we when and watched a Native Bird Show, where we were shown how different types of birds hunt, live and protect themselves. We then got back on the buses and…
Darwin Tour – Day 6
Another full day with over 200kms Traveled. With an 8am start we headed to the jumping croc’s to get an up close look at Australia’s top food chain predator up close. Then a short drive to Adelaide River for lunch at the famous 303 bar for lunch. A short trip around the corner to the…
Darwin Tour – Day 5
Today the boys played a game against St Mary’s FC. Another win for St Pat’s. The day was extremely hot and humid and all the boys enjoyed a refreshing drink and BBQ at the club rooms after the game and an informative talk from Peter McFarlane the St Mary’s Captain. Great thanks to the parents…