St Pat’s News
College Chaplain Reflection – July 28, 2016
By the time you read this Crest I’ll be in Poland. Pope Francis has called the young Catholics of the world to meet him in Krakow, Poland, for the 31st World Youth Day. I’ll be accompanying the roughly 350 pilgrims from across Victoria as one of the priest chaplains.WYD is an opportunity for young Catholics…
Wellbeing Report – July 28, 2016
Keeping Safe Curriculum Update and The Child Protection Standards Thank you for supporting the Keeping Safe Professional Development day on the first day of Term 3. There have been some important developments by the Wellbeing Team at the College. The Year Level Coordinators, working closely with our Pastoral Care Coordinator, Mr Brad Murray, have begun…
Support 1st XVIII in Herald Sun Shield Grand Final
Good afternoon all Old Collegians and friends of St Patrick’s College, As you are probably aware our 1st XVIII football team has continued its amazing run of victories and will compete for its seventh consecutive Herald Sun Shield at the MCG this Saturday afternoon from 1.50pm. We take on our rivals from St Joseph’s College,…
Environmental Steps Forward
Environmental steps forward Facilitated by Sustainability Victoria – a State Government statutory authority -“ the College has commenced a journey towards achieving a 5 Star Sustainability Certification over the coming years. As a first step the College has formed a ResourceSmart Planning Group that is charged with the responsibility of guiding the school to reduce…
Director of Sport Report – July 14, 2016
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. Please click on- this link– for a full football report from the Director of Football, Mr Howard Clark. –
Football Report – July 14, 2016
Please click on- this link– for a full football report from the Director of Football, Mr Howard Clark. –
Information Technology Update – July 14, 2016
Online Safety Parent Information Evening On July 25 there will be an Online Safety Parent Information Evening at 7:00 pm in the College Pavilion -“ please mark this night in your calendar. All parents are invited to attend this information session where respected educator and online safety authority Mr Ray Nasher will present information on…
Middle School Report – July 14, 2016
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all Middle School students and staff as we embark upon Term 3 for 2016. The term promises to be yet another one full of opportunities for our boys to continue their journey towards the Senior School in 2017. Whilst the weather has not started that…
Teaching and Learning Report – July 14, 2016
The 2017 subject selection process In the coming weeks all current Years 8, 9, and 10 students will complete the various aspects of the 2017 subject selection process. Subject selection can be an anxious time and the College has a variety of procedures to support both students and parents. Firstly, parents and students should check…
Mission Report – July 14, 2016
There is no escaping the fact that winter is upon us. There is the evidence of snow, rain, sleet, hail, showers and seemingly moisture coming out of the ground. There is also the unmistakable sight of the -‘moon-boot’ around the College; wounds from the sporting ovals of Ballarat, and in such great numbers that one…