Posts by St Patrick's College
Year 12 students build St Patrick’s College in Minecraft
Written by Head of Computing Faculty Mr Ian Fernee The connection to 1431 Sturt Street is something that Old Boy’s of St Patrick’s College hold very dear. Whilst the community makes up the experiences of secondary school life, the location frames the experiences that students come away with. Since May 2019, several Senior School boys…
Read More2019 VCE and VCAL results
Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning Mr Stephen Hill provides the following full report on the College’s 2019 VCE and VCAL results: “The month of December is a significant one for all Year 12 students across the state. Not only does it mark the official end of secondary school for these students, it is also…
Read MoreA reflection of Boarding in 2019
By Director of Boarding, Mr Mike Silcock It would be easy to identify the wonderful precinct that we all reside in as a key strength of our Boarding program. It is unrivalled in Victoria, if not across Australia, and allows us to operate in a space conducive to providing the optimum care for our Boarders.…
Read More2019 College Captain’s Valedictory Address
2019 College Captain Aidan Hanrahan delivered this address at the Valedictory Dinner on Friday, November 22. *Now I said to myself I wasn’t going to cry tonight but…* Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and for the last time ever, it’s a pleasure to be here. Brothers, our journey together began way back almost six years…
Read MoreEngagements, Marriages and Births – December 2019
WEDDINGS Congratulations to Darcy Osborne (SPC 2008-12, PY2013) and Allana Mayne who were married on November 23. Darcy was well looked after by several old Boys as groomsmen, including Ben Jackson (SPC 2008-13) and Jack McGrath (SPC 2008-13). Congratulations to Jacob Dalli (SPC 2004-09) and Ally who were married on November 16. BIRTHS A…
Read More2019 Staff Farewells
The conclusion of each school year not only means we say farewell to many students, but also some staff members. Each year’s end is met with a tinge of sadness when staff members, teachers and non-teachers, conclude their time at St Patrick’s College and prepare for their next challenge in life. Some of these people…
Read MoreDiscontinuation of Bacchus Marsh late bus service
St Patrick’s College has decided that, due to declining passenger numbers, it will discontinue its Bacchus Marsh late bus service in 2020. The service has been running for 17 years, transporting boys home on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with stops at Gordon, Ballan and Bacchus Marsh. The College has never offered such services for other…
Read MoreFarewell to departing committee members and Board chair
St Patrick’s College held a Christmas dinner this week to thank our volunteers who serve on the Board and committees and to say a fond farewell to those who are stepping down from their positions. In particular the College gave great thanks to Emeritus Professor Terry Lloyd who has stepped down from the role as…
Read MoreCollege Dux scores 99.9
Congratulations to our 2019 College Dux Matthew Duffy who has scored an incredible 99.9 ATAR score. Matthew has been an outstanding contributor during his six years at St Patrick’s College and has been a wonderful role model to his fellow students. While his academic excellence has never been questioned, his commitment to many co-curricular endeavours…
Read More2019 OCA Christmas lunch
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association (OCA) was delighted to host its inaugural Christmas lunch for some of our older alumni this week. Following on from the success of the inaugural Winter Warmer lunch in June, which aims to reconnect Old Collegians in their 70s and 80s, the OCA once again gathered at the…
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