Posts by St Patrick's College
Boarding Bulletin Board
Following a comprehensive process that has entailed a letter of application, informal questions, student and staff vote and an interview with our Principal and Director of Boarding, we are delighted to announce the following leadership for 2021. – 2021 Captain of Boarding – Toby Martin – 2021 Vice Captains of Boarding – Brayden Purchase and…
Read MoreKRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Study Tips revisited as Term 3 Draws to a Close Once again, we are nearing the end of another term. Many students complete assessment tasks at this time of the year and notably our VCE students are nearing their final exams. We remind all students…
Read MorePrincipal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Lockdown 8 It has been another challenging and frustrating week for the College community. I was delighted to welcome the Year 12 students back late last week and hoped that their return would be the first step towards welcoming all students back to the College and a return to a…
Read MoreMission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie As I write this we are dealing with news of another lockdown. Let us be clear that it is united in the strength of our friendships and family that this challenge will be met, as we proclaim with St Paul “Let us not become weary in doing good, for…
Read MoreJunior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Congratulations and well done to everyone on your efforts over the past four weeks. I wish to acknowledge the boys and their families for all you have done during Remote Learning. In a time of much uncertainty one thing that has been reiterated is that as…
Read MoreMiddle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School In the final Crest report for this term, I would like to acknowledge everyone’s efforts in dealing with Remote Learning and the myriad of issues that arise with teaching and learning occurring in an online environment. Also, looking ahead, we are hoping that all Year 9…
Read MoreCareers Update
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Careers News 15 September 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Read MoreTribute to James (Jim) Patrick Murrihy (SPC 1959-63)
Thank you to Old Collegian and 1963 College Captain Bill Joyce for preparing this tribute to Old Collegian Jim Murrihy (SPC 1959-63), who sadly passed away last year. “Jim Murrihy died on June 1, 2020. His funeral was at Chelsea Heights four days later on June 5. Due to the restrictions in place due to…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70)
Old Collegian Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70) is one part of a very special SPC duo. Noel and fellow Old Collegian Michael Dowd (SPC 1964-69) are the organisers behind the popular Paddies Seasonal Lunches, which have been held on the first Friday of each season at The Emerald in South Melbourne, for the past decade and…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Peter Connell (SPC 1962-69, PY1970)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Peter Connell (SPC 1962-69, PY1970), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 earlier this year. The cohort was due to celebrate their 50-Year Reunion at the College, however their celebrations have been sadly…
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