Posts by St Patrick's College
Fond farewell to long-serving staff member Glenis Kydd
After 21 years distinguished service to the St Pat’s community, tomorrow marks Glenis Kydd’s last day at the College. Glenis started her time at St Pat’s working in the library before moving into Student Services and then to her present-day role in reception. Every boy who has studied at St Pat’s over the last 21…
Read MoreClass of 1991 catch up at 30-Year reunion
We welcomed back the Class of 1991 for their 30-Year Reunion in late May. The Class of 1991 was yet another cohort, who were looking forward to the opportunity to catch up after a number of postponements to their reunion, due to the COVID pandemic. The Class of 1991 shared their reunion celebrations with the…
Read MoreClass of 1992 reminisce together at 30-Year Reunion
In a huge month of Class Reunions, we welcomed back the Class of 1992 for their 30-Year Reunion at the College’s Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion on Saturday evening, 28 May. Old Collegians from the Class of 1992 shared their reunion celebrations with the Class of 1991, which were finally able to get together and reminisce…
Read MoreReflection by SPC OCA immediate past president Allan McKinnon
“I was told that I was the longest-serving OCA president until I checked the records. I share the record with Sir Hugh Devine (SPC 1893-1894) who was president from 1914 -1919 I write this piece as my last report for The Shamrock (June 2022 edition). It is ironic that I, a winner of the…
Read MoreClass of 1981 celebrate 40-year reunion
We were delighted to welcome back the Class of 1981 and the Class of 1982 for a combined 40-Year Reunion recently. With such a large group in attendance, the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion provided the ideal setting for these two year groups to reconnect and reminisce about their school days together decades earlier. Thank you…
Read MoreWarm welcome for the Class of 1982
We were delighted to welcome back a small group of Old Collegians for their Class of 1982 40-Year Reunion. The group celebrated their 40-year reunion milestone in combined celebrations with the Class of 1981, which provided the opportunity for Old Collegians to catch up with a larger group of former peers. Thank you to the…
Read MoreClass of 1980 reunites for 40-Year Reunion
We welcomed back our Class of 1980 for their long-awaited 40-Year Reunion after several postponements due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years. The men enjoyed a tour of the College expansive grounds and buildings – including many new facilities since their school days – as well as enjoying the opportunity to reconnect…
Read MoreMatthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87) who passed away suddenly on 21 May 2022. Matthew was a loving husband to Narelle, and a devoted father to Sasha (14), Alex (12) & Lochie (9). He was also the younger brother of Bryan (SPC 1977-78, PY1979). Matthew’s…
Read MoreCornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947) who passed away suddenly and peacefully on 21 May, 2022, aged 92 years. Con was very well known to the locals, operating a very successful dairy farm in Dalvui Lane, Noorat with his brother Jack (SPC 1948-50.…
Read MoreSt Pat’s Solar Panels Make a Major Difference!
As part of our Catholic Mission, St Patrick’s College shares a commitment to the care of our common home, the planet. Pope Francis calls us to work together to protect God’s creation. In November 2020 installation was completed on 306 solar panels on the Senior School’s Wilding Wing and Boarding precinct. Last month our solar asset supplier,…
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