Posts by St Patrick's College
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School “Patience is a virtue” Upon our return to on-site learning, I have heard a number of staff saying to students in their care “patience is a virtue”, which was then met with a confused teenage face and a returning question, “what does that mean?” A virtue…
Read MoreMission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie 29 October has been nominated World Teachers’ Day. Let us call on Pope Francis to guide our reflection on this theme. In 2019 Pope Francis wrote that teaching is “beautiful because it allows us to see the people who are entrusted to our care grow day after day.…
Read MorePerforming Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance 2022 Leadership Announcement Congratulations to our wonderful incoming leadership team pictured below. We are so excited to see you captain your respective areas with pride. Drama Club Drama Club is back in action with students from years 7-11 gathering to continue developing their performance skills. Pictured…
Read MoreMiddle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing their education in the Middle School. Again, I remind everyone that the Grampians Camp set for next week following the Melbourne…
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 27 October 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Read MoreWhere are they now – Leo Freeman (SPC 1968-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Leo Freeman (SPC 1968-1970), 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 rescheduled to early…
Read MoreLeslie (Les) Patrick Dickinson (SPC 1955-58)
We celebrate the life of Old Collegian Leslie (Les) Patrick Dickinson (SPC 1955-58) who sadly passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2021 after succumbing to brain cancer, aged 79 years. We extend our deepest condolences to Trudie, his wife for 54 years, and six children and extended family including Les (SPC 1980-83, PY1985)…
Read MoreBr Brian Brandon (former staff)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Br Brian Brandon cfc on September 24, 2021 aged 83 years. Br Brian was well known to St Patrick’s College and served as a member of the College Board, representing the Christian Brothers, in 2003. The Board members during 2003 were: Dr Peter Casey, Headmaster, who…
Read MoreNoel William Loughnan (SPC 1943-47, PY1948)
We have been notified of the passing of Noel William Loughnan (SPC 1943-47, PY1948), who sadly passed away on August 25, 2021. We extend our deepest sympathy to Noel’s family and friends. He was a father and grandfather. Noel resided in Nathalia and his funeral service was held in Numurkah on September 1. Noel was…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Michael Whitehead (SPC 1968-1971)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Michael Whitehead (SPC 1968-1971), 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 rescheduled to…
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