St Pat’s News
College Chaplain Reflection – August 25, 2016
Pope Francis speaks to the young people of the Church-There is a way, a way that is not for sale-¦ a way that is not a thing or an object, but a person.-I promised last time that I would share with you some of the messages of the Holy Father that he addressed to the…
Boarding Report – August 25, 2016
As the curtain came down on the Rio Olympic Games I was left to consider my endearing -‘moment’ from the weeks of sterling competition. Amongst the backdrop of safety reservations, the Zika virus, claims of inadequate accommodation, self-imposed scandal (for the most part!!) and wave after wave of emotion, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad…
MENtal Brekky a huge success
St Patrick’s College was this morning delighted to host more than 220 guests for the inaugural MENtal Brekky which aims to raise funds to support current students from families where someone is suffering mental health issues. We were especially privileged to hear from guest speaker and 2010 Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 11, 2016
2016 Semester One Chris Nolan and VCE Headmaster’s Excellence Awards assembly The Chris Nolan and VCE Headmaster’s Excellence Awards assembly has become one of the College’s most important academic celebrations. This is the ninth year that boys attaining academic excellence have been recognised with a Chris Nolan Award.- We were fortunate to again be able…
College Shop News
The College Shop will be closed on Monday, August 15 as it is- a Student-Free Day. John James Medal tickets (invitation only) are now available. We have a small amount of Concession MYKI Cards available for sale for $3 each. Parents are advised to return completed credit card authorisation forms to the College Shop to…
SPC regains soccer title
AS Grand Final -“ August 10, 2016 St Patrick’s College 4 d Ballarat Clarendon College 0 Goal Scorers: Will McLoughlin 2, Ben Hutchins 2 Best: Miles Baker, Ben Parish, Trent Moodley, Will McLoughlin, Josh DeVoogel, Brayden Baker, Henry Wines, Branden Lauton As a coach I could tell by 11:20am that College would not win the…
Director of Sport Report – August 11, 2016
– Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Football Report – August 11, 2016
Please click on- this link– – for a full football report from the Director of Football, Mr Howard Clark. –
Senior School Report – August 11, 2016
During the school holidays, year 11 student Charlie Pollard took part in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter’s six-day Adrian Meade Dairy Innovation Program, along with eleven other students selected by interview from around WCB’s milk supply region. The program started at the WCB factory looking at milk processing, the product range, quality assurance, transport and logistics…
Middle School Report – August 11, 2016
Farewell As I commence my final week as Director of Middle School at St Patrick’s College, I cannot help but reflect on my 8 months in the position. During my brief tenure, I have witnessed the positive growth and development of some 234 boys, which will ensure that the memories I have of this school…