Posts by St Patrick's College
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear Boarding families, I hope you had a lovely long weekend with your sons at home. Some boys have returned much fresher than others; It sounds as though our boarders from the farming regions were put to good use over the long weekend. Some even go as far…
Read MorePerforming Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance Year 11 Theatre Studies Commedia Performance Evening Congratulations to our Unit 1 Theatre Studies students who presented their final performance for the year last week. Our theatre students worked alongside Loreto College’s Unit 2 Theatre Studies class to present a performance in the style of Commedia Dell’Arte,…
Read MoreJunior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Parent Letter and Assembly Last week a Junior School Assembly was held to address some recent inappropriate behaviour from a small number of students. As parents you would have received a letter from our Principal, Steven O’Connor, regarding this. The expectations are very clear moving forward,…
Read MoreCareers News
Please read the Career News to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below link to view the current Career News. Career News, 4 November 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Read MoreFr Bill Melican (SPC 1946-47)
We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of retired parish priest, Fr Bill Melican (SPC 1946-47) on 15 October, 2022 after a life led giving to the community. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballarat on 24 October 2022. Fr Bill celebrated the incredible milestone of 60 years…
Read MoreSenior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum On Wednesday our Year 12s enjoyed a positive and smooth end to their formal classes. It was a long day, starting with breakfast together at 7:30am, some normal classes, a formal assembly where the College had the opportunity to farewell our boys, and a Year 12…
Read MoreMission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Christ, be our light Shine in our hearts Shine through the darkness Christ, be our light Shine in Your church gathered today. With these words sung from the heart by our Year 12 students of 2022 our Thanksgiving Mass- offered at St Patrick’s Cathedral –…
Read MoreDirector of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 4 Week 3 Please click on the below links to view the wrap up of the Rugby, Soccer and Basketball Presentation Nights. Rugby Presentation Night 2022…
Read MorePrincipal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Positions of Leadership – 2023 – 2025 I am pleased to be able to announce the Positions of Leadership for St Patrick’s College for 2023-2025. The POL Review is always an exciting time for a school, and I am looking forward to working with all those who have been appointed…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear boarding families, I am delighted to write to you following a lovely House Presentation. After two COVID interrupted years that broke down many communities, it was terrific to be able to gather and celebrate our year. The night provided an opportunity to reflect on our young people’s…
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