Posts by St Patrick's College
Dominic John Foschia (SPC 1954-60)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of well-loved and respected Dominic John Foschia (SPC 1954-60) on May 28, 2021, aged 78 years. Dominic’s funeral was held at St Anne’s Church in Sunbury on June 18 and he is survived by his wife Teresa, daughter Elisa and son Mattia and he was a proud…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Andrew Groch (SPC 2008-13)
The College recently reconnected with Andrew Groch (SPC 2008-13), who will be recognised as our Young Achiever of the Year later this year in honour of his incredible work as one of Australia’s best young musical conductors and arts administrators. Despite being just 25 years old, Andrew has already conducted the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Matt Shortal (SPC 1995-2000)
The College recently reconnected with Matt Shortal (SPC 1995-2000) who enjoyed a high-flying sales role which took him across the globe and is now loving and enjoying life with his young family and a passion project with a fellow Old Boy in the form of a brewery business. Watch this space! Where has life taken…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Remote Learning The return again to remote learning has required adjustment and adaption of our courses and planned classwork. We appreciate all that families are doing to support their boys in their learning from home. It can be a bit lonely studying from home and we…
Read MoreSenior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum At the time of writing we are in our second week of this lockdown. We are all hoping that we will come out of it on Wednesday. At this time, it is important that we focus on those things we can control. From an academic standpoint,…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board
* Term 3 started with the excitement and enthusiasm we have come to expect upon the return from a three-week break. Our returning boarding students shared stories of holiday adventures and quality time spent with friends and family. It was wonderful to hear the Boarding Precinct alive with the sounds of excitable chatter. * Over…
Read MoreExternal VCE VET Cluster Program Applications and School-Based Apprenticeships
by Director of Pathways and Applied Learning, Mr Damian Kinnersly External VCE VET Cluster Program Applications Opening Soon As we are currently underway with subject selections, applications for the external VCE VET programs will be opening soon. Students have the opportunity to participate in these programs that St Patrick’s is unable to offer through our…
Read MorePerforming Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance This is not the start to the term that we were hoping for however there is no time to dwell, we are locked in for a very busy term in the world of performing arts. Lots of events have been rescheduled due to the lock down and…
Read More2021 BAS Road Relays
Last Thursday afternoon amid COVID confusion and uncertainty, the intrepid men of the St Patrick’s College Cross-country team made their way to Windmill Drive at Lake Wendouree to compete in the 2021 BAS Road Relays. After scuttling to lockers to collect textbooks, computers, iPads exercise books and pencil cases, in the likelihood that we would be entering lockdown the boys readied themselves…
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 2
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