St Pat’s News
College Chaplain Reflection – November 19, 2015
In the last newsletter I took the opportunity to promote the Vocations Retreat which the College Mission Team will run on Saturday 28th November. Thanks to the parents who have made inquiries. We have now sent out invitations, but if any parents are still interested in finding out more about the event please feel free…
Teaching and Learning Report – November 19, 2015
2016 Booklists and iPad Resources Lists The 2016 booklists for current Years 7-11 students will be distributed to the boys via their Pastoral Care groups in the coming days.- Current Years 7, 8, 10 and 11 boys will also receive the 2016 iPad Resources List specific to their year level. Incoming 2016 Year 7 families,…
Wellbeing Report – November 19, 2015
Speech Night Thank you to the parents and boys who supported the event, and a particular thanks to those staff who organised and ran the evening, including preparing the boys to ensure it was a fitting way to mark their achievements in 2015. A community that celebrates the achievements of its members is a strong…
Headmaster’s Message – November 19, 2015
Headmaster’s Address- to Speech Night November 18, 2015 Before I offer my formal address tonight I would first like to acknowledge a number of people this evening including Bishop Paul Bird, Bishop of Ballarat and Patron of the College, Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director, Edmund Rice Education Australia, Mr Terry Lloyd, Deputy Chair St Patrick’s…
SPAM Winners 2015
The College’s best young film makers were honoured with a gala dinner at the 2015 Annual SPAM (St Patrick’s Awards for Media) Event in the OCA Pavilion on Tuesday, November 18. Year 11 student Liam McAdie won the major award on the night for his confronting and challenging short film which the judging panel (comprised…
Volunteers Wanted for International Ironman 70.3
Want to be involved in a Major International Event? And raise funds for the College Rowing Club at the same time? Here’s your chance! The St Patrick’s College Rowing Club is seeking volunteers to assist with the upcoming International Ironman 70.3 at Lake Wendouree between Thursday 10 December and Sunday 13 December. By volunteering your…
Br O’Malley’s Vatican honour
College Archivist Ms Catriona Banks recently toured Europe and came across a fascinating piece of SPC history holding pride of place in the Vatican. It is amazing where little pieces of Ballarat can be discovered across the world.- Our St Patrick’s community would be very aware of Brother William Theodore (Bill) O’Malley, and his remarkable…
2015 OCA Golf Day report
The 2015 St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Assocation annual golf day has again been haield a success after a solid field enjoyed the event on Sunday, November 8 at the Midlands Golf Club. Spectacular conditions greeted the field and provided ideal weather for excellent scoring. Thanks again to the support of major sponsors including Barker…
Information Technology Update – November 6, 2015
Parent ICT Information The Parent ICT Information Evening was held in the College Chapel on Thursday November 5 and a number of interested parents attended Mr. Stephen Hill introduced the evening and discussed the eLearning vision and strategy of the College. As well, some of the more important issues associated with use of 1:1 devices…
Director of Sport report – November 5, 2015
Director of Sport Term 4 Week 5 Nov 5, 2015- Sport.- – – – Cricket 2nd XI RESULTS- SPC GREEN 85 DREW with BCC 9/85 SUPER OVER: SPC GREEN 18 – BCC 5 SPC GREEN WIN. An exciting start to the SPC GREEN season saw a draw against arch rivals BCC. As was the case…