Posts by St Patrick's College
SPC wins 2021 BAS 1st XVIII Football Grand Final
BAS Grand Final v Ballarat Grammar, June 16 SPC 13. 8 (86) d BG 6. 7 (43) Goal Kickers: Isaac Hucker 4, James Van Es, Paddy Simpson, Kai Lohmann, Max Faulkner, Nick Cushing, Josh Gibcus, James Clark, Fletcher McCarty, Spence Jenks 1 Best: Sam Butler, Jack Bambury, Austin Reinehr, Kai Lohmann, Alonzo Solomon. In heavy…
Read MoreMemorabilia from legendary Bourke brothers received
The College was recently presented with donations relating to the legendary Bourke brothers from Pakenham, who were renowned in the horse racing industry. The memorabilia was recently donated by Megan Gannon and related to her uncles, the Bourke brothers from Pakenham, who attended SPC in the 1940-50s and her grandfather and great uncle, Michael and…
Read MoreResearching the origins of the SPC War Cry
The SPC War Cry has been handed down from generations to generations of young and budding St Patrick’s College students. The non-sensical lyrics of the song are taught to incoming students at Year 7 school camps, sung with gusto by current students and continue to be still remembered and heartily sung by Old Collegians, 10,…
Read MoreNew opportunities for our boys in ACC competition
It is with a great level of excitement that St Patrick’s College announces it will join, in a limited capacity, the Associated Catholic College’s (ACC) renowned sport and co-curricular program from 2022. The invitation to join such an outstanding organisation comprised of very similar schools from throughout Melbourne and Geelong will present our students with…
Read MoreDeputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan Our Years 11 and 12 students recommenced face-to-face learning on Friday, June 4 and the remainder of our students commenced on Monday, June, 7. It has been great to have staff and students back and we are grateful to all parents and guardians for their efforts throughout the period…
Read MoreTeaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov GAT Trial On Friday, June 4, a significant number of our Year 11 students participated in a trial General Assessment Test (GAT) conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research. From 2022, the Victoria Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) will be introducing new literacy and numeracy…
Read MoreMission – Liturgy Resources Available
As we are unable to gather as a faith community within our churches in full numbers due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we offer you liturgy resources as a way of coming together, either alone or with family, as a community this Sunday. Please click on the following links to view the resources. Family Prayer…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s College Moorabool Shire Information Session
St Patrick’s College Moorabool Shire Information Session Tuesday 15 June at 5 pm Online Information Session via MS Teams Our new Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor is hosting an online parent information session for Moorabool Shire residents and is inviting all interested past, present and prospective parents to attend. The Information Session is now being held…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct Thankyou to all of the students, families and staff who adapted so well to the snap, seven-day lockdown. It must be acknowledged that adapting to remote learning within the space of a few days is no mean feat and it was pleasing to see how well most of our boarding…
Read MoreKRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Study Tips as Term 2 Draws to a Close The KRC have welcomed many students into our available “quiet” study spaces during lunchtimes and recess in the past week as they take up valuable moments to study for exams. This pre-test / pre-exam time can…
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