Posts by St Patrick's College
Class of 2001 reminiscing at 20-Year Reunion
The Class of 2001 were finally able to come together a year later than planned for their 20-Year Reunion on Saturday afternoon (14 May 2022). The group celebrated their reunion alongside the Class of 2000 in the College’s OCA Pavilion, overlooking the Main Oval. There were plenty of memories and reminiscing on the day and…
Read MoreClass of 2002 20-Year Reunion catch up
We welcomed back the Class of 2002 for their 20-Year Reunion on Saturday evening (May 14 2022) in the College’s OCA Pavilion. Thanks to those Old Collegians who travelled from far and wide, including interstate, to be with us on the evening.
Read MoreWhere are they now – David Morris (SPC 2011-12)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian David Morris (SPC 2011-12) who attended his 10-Year Class Reunion and values his SPC education for giving him the opportunity to mature as a young person and create lifelong friendships. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After finishing school in 2012 I returned back to…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Kieren O’Riley (SPC 2007-2012)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Kieren O’Riley (SPC 2007-2012) who is loving his career in quality control in the food industry and always felt supported and empowered to do his best while he was SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Post high school I began study at Federation…
Read MorePrincipal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor SPC Drama Production: 12 Angry Men I am really looking forward to the College’s production of Reginald Rose’s courtroom drama ’12 Angry Men’. The students and staff involved in this production have been preparing and rehearsing for several months and I know are looking forward to the opening night on…
Read MoreKRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken The support of teaching and learning by the library is an ongoing process and as it should be, sometimes very seamless or unnoticed by those but the specific students and staff that use the resources for their very specific purposes. Our physical space is very…
Read MoreSenior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum The warmer weather has lingered later into autumn this year than usual. I have been enjoying this, but I think winter is not far away. I think the length of the cold winter in Ballarat means most of us enjoy the warmth all the more when…
Read MoreMiddle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School A huge thank you to all of the parents who attended our Middle School Parent Information Night in preparation for their son embarking on the Melbourne Experience in Week two of next term. It was a wonderful evening to get together and bridge any concerns parents…
Read MoreJunior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School NAPLAN Throughout this week the Year 7 cohort completed four literacy and numeracy tests online under exam conditions. The boys are to be congratulated in the manner in which they approached the tests, as it was evident there were some nerves and apprehension. Being placed under…
Read MoreMission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Life after remote learning incudes the chance for our community to once again participate in the full range of College opportunities. The challenge will be to recover our habits and patterns of active participation after so much disruption. Active participation is in no small way a…
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