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Write a book in a day competition
St Patrick’s College, the Kelty Resource Centre and the CW Club is entering a team in the 'Write a Book in a Day' program, a national initiative of the Kids' Cancer Project.
Five to ten students will work together for 12 hours straight to write and illustrate a book entirely their own. On 23 August, with no chance to prepare, the team must co-operate to create their literary masterpiece. They will raise money for kids’ cancer research, and their completed book will be delivered to sick kids in hospitals - they'll make a real difference.
But we need your help!
Each team must raise a minimum of $240 to enter the program. Not only is this a fantastic cause, but the students can’t do it without you! To contribute to this wonderful initiative, and raise money for kids’ cancer research, please click here.
For more information, email KRC Librarian and team co-ordinator Claire Garrett at cgarrett@stpats.vic.edu.au.
SAGERS tree planting
Last Friday the SPC SAGERS (Environmental Justice) group ditched the classroom for the paddock as part of their efforts to protect the environment.
The group travelled to Smythes Creek with likeminded students from Loreto College and planted 500 plants to help restore habitat, reduce erosion and abate greenhouse gas emissions.
Mr David Neate from the Landcare group had this to say about our students:
“Thank you on behalf of our Landcare Group for bringing along such competent and focused student teams to help us with the Tree Day planting at the Prehns' property. It was certainly amazing to see how quickly the job got completed.”
Friends of Rowing Trivia Night
SPC Friends of Rowing invites you to an Olympic-themed trivia night on Saturday, 10 August, to raise funds for a new boat for the rowing program. See below for more info. Tickets via TryBooking. Scan the QR code or click on the link.
Friends of Rowing are also graciously accepting donations for the silent auction. If you can help out, please contact Ricci Shepherd via email riccishepherd@outlook.com
Uniform Shop
Dobson's onsite uniform shop is open during the following hours:
- Monday: 8.30am-11.30am
- Wednesday: 1.30pm-4.30pm
- Friday: 8.30am-11.30am
Please note that Click and Collect orders can only be collected from the shop during opening hours.
Parking reminder
The City of Ballarat has advised it will be undertaking regular patrols of the College precinct at school drop off and pick up times this term to ensure parking compliance.
Any breaches observed will be enforced to help ensure the safety of students, staff and the broader school community.
We encourage all road users to adhere to the law to maintain the ongoing safety of everyone involved.
Term Dates 2024
Term 3
All Students Commence: Monday, 15 July
Boarders' Exeat: Monday, 19 August
Classes Conclude: Friday, 13 September
VCE Practice Exams Monday, 16 September – Friday, 20 September
Term 4
All Students Commence: Monday, 7 October
Boarders' Exeat: Monday, 4 November and Tuesday, 5 November (Melbourne Cup)
Classes Conclude: Tuesday, 10 December