St Patrick’s College opens on Tuesday, 24 January, welcoming 15 boarding students and nine day students.
St Patrick’s College opens on Tuesday, 24 January, welcoming 15 boarding students and nine day students.
St Patrick’s College opens on Tuesday, 24 January, welcoming 15 boarding students and nine day students.
The Old Collegians Association is formed.
The Old Collegians Association is formed.
Heinze Theatre is built as a hall and gymnasium in honour of Australian musician and conductor, Sir Bernard Heinze
Heinze Theatre is built as a hall and gymnasium in honour of Australian musician and conductor, Sir Bernard Heinze
Rowing is introduced and the first boathouse built near the south-eastern corner of Lake Wendouree.
Rowing is introduced and the first boathouse built near the south-eastern corner of Lake Wendouree.
The College purchases recreational ovals known as the Holy Ghost Paddock to the west, now Hill Oval and Jo Walter Field.
The College purchases recreational ovals known as the Holy Ghost Paddock to the west, now Hill Oval and Jo Walter Field.
St Patrick’s joins the Australian Catholic Colleges Athletics Carnival. The Ballarat Public Schools Association is also formed.
St Patrick’s joins the Australian Catholic Colleges Athletics Carnival. The Ballarat Public Schools Association is also formed.
The College wins the first Head of the Lake rowing event.
The College wins the first Head of the Lake rowing event.
About 300 Old Collegians volunteer for service in World War I, with about 40 killed.
About 300 Old Collegians volunteer for service in World War I, with about 40 killed.
SPC adopts a new College crest with the motto Facere et Docere, To Do and To Teach.
SPC adopts a new College crest with the motto Facere et Docere, To Do and To Teach.
A new Brothers’ residence, administration and kitchen, named after founding member of the Christian Brothers, Br. J.S. Kennedy, opens.
A new Brothers’ residence, administration and kitchen, named after founding member of the Christian Brothers, Br. J.S. Kennedy, opens.
A new dormitory wing named Purton, in honour of the former Principal, opens to cater to the growing number of boarders.
A new dormitory wing named Purton, in honour of the former Principal, opens to cater to the growing number of boarders.
About 550 Old Collegians go to war, with almost 40 killed in action.
About 550 Old Collegians go to war, with almost 40 killed in action.
The Purton Oratory Award commences, in honour of Br D.G. Purton. The first student to win the award is J. Feery.
The Purton Oratory Award commences, in honour of Br D.G. Purton. The first student to win the award is J. Feery.
The First XVIII Football team wins the premiership with a match score of 48 goals and 28 behinds. John James kicks 83 goals for the season.
The First XVIII Football team wins the premiership with a match score of 48 goals and 28 behinds. John James kicks 83 goals for the season.
The War Memorial Chapel is built in honour of former students who served in the first and second World Wars.
The War Memorial Chapel is built in honour of former students who served in the first and second World Wars.
Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-1952) wins the Victorian Football League (VFL) Brownlow Medal.
Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-1952) wins the Victorian Football League (VFL) Brownlow Medal.
John James (SPC 1948-1952) becomes the second Old Collegian to win the VFL Brownlow Medal.
John James (SPC 1948-1952) becomes the second Old Collegian to win the VFL Brownlow Medal.
Hill Oval mullock heaps and trees are removed for the New Science Block.
Hill Oval mullock heaps and trees are removed for the New Science Block.
The W T O’Malley Science wing is completed with the first grant of $40,000 made by the Government.
The W T O’Malley Science wing is completed with the first grant of $40,000 made by the Government.
Fire, suspected of being deliberately lit, destroys the College boat shed.
Fire, suspected of being deliberately lit, destroys the College boat shed.
St Patrick’s College students F.M. Tierney, P.A. Short, J.L. Cleary, R.W. Allan, and L.E. Borelli form an Aboriginal Advancement Group to sponsor the education of Aboriginal students.
St Patrick’s College students F.M. Tierney, P.A. Short, J.L. Cleary, R.W. Allan, and L.E. Borelli form an Aboriginal Advancement Group to sponsor the education of Aboriginal students.
Matriculation is replaced by the High School Certificate.
Matriculation is replaced by the High School Certificate.
The new boathouse is opened on 13 April to remember WWI and WWII Old Collegians.
The new boathouse is opened on 13 April to remember WWI and WWII Old Collegians.
A ‘Student Council’ system is introduced, replacing the ‘Prefect’ system established in 1931.
A ‘Student Council’ system is introduced, replacing the ‘Prefect’ system established in 1931.
Sir Bernard Heinze (SPC 1905-1912) is named Australian of the Year for his services to music. Heinze went on to become the first Australian to receive UNESCO’s International Music Council Award in 1979.
Sir Bernard Heinze (SPC 1905-1912) is named Australian of the Year for his services to music. Heinze went on to become the first Australian to receive UNESCO’s International Music Council Award in 1979.
The College buys Matrons House and Infirmary, referred to as (old) Kenny House and later Wanliss House.
The College buys Matrons House and Infirmary, referred to as (old) Kenny House and later Wanliss House.
The new Kelty Resource Centre, Library and Staff Room open.
The new Kelty Resource Centre, Library and Staff Room open.
Br W M O’Malley dies. He is posthumously awarded the British Empire Medal for services to education and sport.
Br W M O’Malley dies. He is posthumously awarded the British Empire Medal for services to education and sport.
The new gymnasium, the O’Malley Sports Centre, opens in honour of Br O’Malley.
The new gymnasium, the O’Malley Sports Centre, opens in honour of Br O’Malley.
The Technology/Arts building (now known as the Trade Wing) is completed.
The Technology/Arts building (now known as the Trade Wing) is completed.
Loreto College and St Patrick’s College perform their first combined musical, H.M.S Pinafore.
Loreto College and St Patrick’s College perform their first combined musical, H.M.S Pinafore.
The new Administration wing is built through the bequest of Dr Donald Spring (SPC 1923-1930), whose father worked at SPC as a medical officer.
The new Administration wing is built through the bequest of Dr Donald Spring (SPC 1923-1930), whose father worked at SPC as a medical officer.
The first College Board is established.
The first College Board is established.
After 29 years, St Patrick’s College wins the Head of the Lake title. The ‘drought-breakers’ were Anthony Edwards (stroke), Daniel Hayter, Aaron McInerney, Robert Calnon, and Daniel Morgan (cox). The winning boat, ‘The Old Collegians’, now hangs in the corridor south of reception.
After 29 years, St Patrick’s College wins the Head of the Lake title. The ‘drought-breakers’ were Anthony Edwards (stroke), Daniel Hayter, Aaron McInerney, Robert Calnon, and Daniel Morgan (cox). The winning boat, ‘The Old Collegians’, now hangs in the corridor south of reception.
The College Foundation Committee is established.
The College Foundation Committee is established.
The HSC is abolished and replaced by the Victorian Curriculum Examination, VCE.
The HSC is abolished and replaced by the Victorian Curriculum Examination, VCE.
SPC plays a prominent part in the Olympic Torch celebrations. Anthony Edwards (SPC 1985-1990) rows across Lake Wendouree from the Olympic Rings to the SPC Boathouse and passes the Olympic Torch to Steve Moneghetti (SPC 1975-1980).
SPC plays a prominent part in the Olympic Torch celebrations. Anthony Edwards (SPC 1985-1990) rows across Lake Wendouree from the Olympic Rings to the SPC Boathouse and passes the Olympic Torch to Steve Moneghetti (SPC 1975-1980).
Dr Peter Casey, the first lay Headmaster at St Patrick’s College, is appointed.
Dr Peter Casey, the first lay Headmaster at St Patrick’s College, is appointed.
The Br. W. J. Wilding Wing opens.
The Br. W. J. Wilding Wing opens.
The Old Collegians Association Pavilion is opened.
The Old Collegians Association Pavilion is opened.
The Chris Nolan Awards are established to acknowledge the academic excellence of students.
The Chris Nolan Awards are established to acknowledge the academic excellence of students.
The inaugural Art Exhibition, to be later known as the Flanagan Art Exhibition, is held.
The inaugural Art Exhibition, to be later known as the Flanagan Art Exhibition, is held.
Jo Walter Field, consisting of six tennis courts and a hockey and soccer pitch, is completed.
Jo Walter Field, consisting of six tennis courts and a hockey and soccer pitch, is completed.
St Patrick’s College celebrates its 120th anniversary and farewells the resident Christian Brothers, acknowledging their tremendous contribution to education.
St Patrick’s College celebrates its 120th anniversary and farewells the resident Christian Brothers, acknowledging their tremendous contribution to education.
The first recipient of the College Facere et Docere award is presented to Michael Brady (SPC 1956-1962, SPC Staff 1978-2013).
The first recipient of the College Facere et Docere award is presented to Michael Brady (SPC 1956-1962, SPC Staff 1978-2013).
The Treacy Wing opens in honour of Br P.A. Treacy, who led the Christian Brothers to Australia in 1868.
The Treacy Wing opens in honour of Br P.A. Treacy, who led the Christian Brothers to Australia in 1868.
The 1st XVIII football team makes history, winning its sixth consecutive Herald Sun Shield premiership.
The 1st XVIII football team makes history, winning its sixth consecutive Herald Sun Shield premiership.
Construction of the new Whelan Food Technology Centre begins.
Construction of the new Whelan Food Technology Centre begins.
A reflective garden is opened as a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
A reflective garden is opened as a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
The new Boarding House opens, providing state-of-the-art accommodation for 80 students.
The new Boarding House opens, providing state-of-the-art accommodation for 80 students.
A dedicated study space for Year 12 students, the Year 12 Study Centre, opens.
A dedicated study space for Year 12 students, the Year 12 Study Centre, opens.
Wanliss House is demolished to make way for the new Performing Arts Centre.
Wanliss House is demolished to make way for the new Performing Arts Centre.
The first case of Coronavirus is confirmed in Australia, forcing the College to move to remote learning.
The first case of Coronavirus is confirmed in Australia, forcing the College to move to remote learning.
The College buys Lleyton House at 1435 Sturt Street, marking St Patrick’s ownership of the entire block.
The College buys Lleyton House at 1435 Sturt Street, marking St Patrick’s ownership of the entire block.
The College rejoins the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) renowned sport and co-curricular program, initially competing in swimming, athletics, music and arts competitions.
The College rejoins the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) renowned sport and co-curricular program, initially competing in swimming, athletics, music and arts competitions.
Official opening of the Clontarf Academy, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Official opening of the Clontarf Academy, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The College opens its new $20 million Performing Arts Centre after years of planning and construction, providing students with industry-level learning and performance facilities.
The College opens its new $20 million Performing Arts Centre after years of planning and construction, providing students with industry-level learning and performance facilities.
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