Posts by St Patrick's College
Tristan McArthur (SPC 2000-01, PY2005)
We are saddened to learn of the tragic passing of young Old Collegian Tristan McArthur (SPC 2000-01, PY2005) who suffered a heart attack on August 27, 2021. We extend our deepest condolences to Tristan’s parents Leah and Barry and brothers Shaun (SPC 1997-2000, PY2002), Ashley (SPC 1998-2001, PY2003) and Ben and their families. We also…
Read MoreRay Vincent Dignan (SPC 1951-54, PY1955)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ray Vincent Dignan (SPC 1951-54, PY1955) who passed away recently. Ray’s funeral mass was celebrated by Fr Greg Morgan at the Charles Borromeo Church, in Ryde, Sydney on September 1, 2021. He is survived by Elaine, Phillip, Gerard and Anthony and their families. Ray, a boarder…
Read MoreBr George V Frances (former staff)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of former Christian Brother George V Frances, who taught at SPC during the late 1960s. George passed away on August 14, 2021 aged 92 years and is survived by his wife Louise and her seven children and their 13 grandchildren. Br Frances joined the teaching staff at…
Read MoreLaurie Larmer (SPC 1935-40) shares his stories
We recently reconnected with Laurie Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40) who shared some of his stories in a book, which was put together earlier this year by members of the Class of 1970 who are celebrating their 50-year reunion milestone this year. Their Reunion Book recognises some of the College’s major identities, stories of the times…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948)
We recently reconnected with Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948), who was more commonly known to many as ‘Ben’ Ward (after his brother Ben who was there before him). Br Ward celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month and has fond memories of his time at SPC, which we thank him for sharing with us…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Anthony Pearce (SPC 1988-93)
The College recently reconnected with Anthony Pearce (SPC 1988-93) who loved his time in the cadets at SPC, helping to nurture his interests and passions, and he is now Commander of Fire Rescue Victoria. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After school I completed an Advanced Certificate in Fire Technology. I became…
Read MoreKRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Book Week During Remote Learning COVID lockdown sessions continue to challenge all facets of teaching and learning. The library had been geared to encourage the boys to join in the celebrations of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week, however, we will now look…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Tutoring Online We are continuing to offer students tutoring during this period of remote learning for Maths, English, Humanities and Study Skills. Ten-minute sessions will be conducted online through Teams. Students may benefit from having a brief one-to-one session to support them with classwork or with…
Read MorePrincipal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Lockdown Update It appears after the Premier’s press conference on Wednesday, September 1 that the lockdown will continue for a while longer. There is some hope with the prospect of restrictions possibly being reviewed and lifted for large parts of regional Victoria as early as next week. It is certainly…
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 3 Week 8
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