St Pat’s News
Headmaster’s Message – March 24, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College,There have been a number of significant moments this week which have reminded me of what a wonderfully generous and vibrant community we have at St Patrick’s College. In each of these special occasions, I have been acutely aware of students who are freely sharing their…
KRC Update – March 23, 2017
Referencing at St Patrick’s College When researching, students use data charts and bibliography forms to collect their information in an organized manner. This makes it easier to acknowledge the source of the information. Students can download bibliography forms and data charts here.- We use the APA referencing convention. Students can also use the online referencing…
Director of Sport Report – March 23, 2017
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Mission Report – March 23, 2017
St Patrick’s Day- Homily presented by Bishop Paul Bird CSsR at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, March 17, 2017 In May this year, students from St Patrick’s College and students from Loreto College will present the musical West Side Story. It’s a musical set in New York in the 1950s. The main characters are Tony and…
Information Technology Update – March 23, 2017
eLearning Strategic Plan Review This year sees the College reviewing its current eLearning Plan. This review is already underway with the ICT Executive Committee meeting regularly where the process and steps involved in the review are being finalised. One of the key parts of the review involves the gathering of data to clearly establish the…
Performing Arts Report – March 23, 2017
Debating The DAV debating season for 2017 is underway and St Patrick’s College has made a strong start to the season. In Round Two, both of our VCE Grade teams were successful in their debates. Our Year 12 team featuring Ryan Dewar, Cameron Spedding and Callum Hofler won their debate against Ballarat Grammar School while…
Wellbeing Report – March 23, 2017
Dear Parents, The Year 10 Father and Son Night Tuesday 21st March I would like to congratulate the fathers and sons who attended this night. It has been running for three years and last Tuesday the numbers were increased from last year. The guest Facilitator, Bill Jennings, founder of Time and Space, always congratulates the…
Teaching and Learning Report – March 23, 2017
Use of the Parent Access Module (PAM) -“ Learning Areas, Mid Semester Reports and Years 8 and 9 Parent/Student/Teacher interviews St Patrick’s uses the Parent Access Module (PAM) to give parents and guardians online access to a range of information specific to their son(s). PAM provides parents their son’s timetable, his attendance records, daily messages…
Senior School Report – March 23, 2017
It seems hard to believe that Term One concludes next week on March 31, 2017. Coinciding with this is the release in PAM of the mid-semester reports.- As parents we tend to focus on the work habits component of the report to ensure that our son is putting in an effort, behaving respectfully and generally…
Middle School Report – March 23, 2017
Queenscliff Camp round up: Feedback has been very positive! Demonstrated teamwork & communication with others Support of each other in the various activities Boy have been pushed out of their comfort zone Overall behaviour was excellent -“ which is a great foundation for the upcoming Melbourne Experience. Of special note a phone call was received…