Posts by St Patrick's College
OCA purchases new boat for SPC Rowing
The College is very pleased to share the news of the acquisition of a new boat and a set or Braca scull oars for our junior crews for season 2022 and beyond. The boat is a bow steered coxed quad / sweep four, and is in near new condition, as it was a demonstration boat.…
Read MoreOld Boy’s book of moving poems
Love, Life and ANZAC Biscuits is a book of moving poems written by Old Collegian Lieutenant Colonel Barham Ferguson (SPC 1981-86) (formerly known as Barham Fahy) during full-time service in 2012. Before entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Barham attended St Patrick’s College. He saw operational service in Bougainville, Southern Thailand, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Israel…
Read More2021 Annual Celebration Dinner – inductees announced
St Patrick’s College is excited to reveal the identities of the four men who will be honoured with prestigious awards at the 2021 Annual Celebration Dinner. After being forced to cancel last year’s dinner due to COVID, we are thrilled to once again celebrate the successes of four men who have excelled in their chosen…
Read MoreIsaac Roberts (SPC 2013-18)
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our young Old Collegians, Isaac Roberts (SPC 2013-18), who was killed in a car accident at Amphitheatre early on Saturday morning, April 24. It was a single car accident and Isaac was the only person in the vehicle. We ask you to keep…
Read MoreOld Boys in the News – May 2021
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Redan stalwart Dean Chester (SPC 2003) celebrated his 150th game and the club’s 150th anniversary in great style recently. Watch the milestone man lead the Lions out ahead of his 150th game here Well done Dean! Congratulations to Matthew Henderson (SPC 1991-96) who is working on the Melbourne…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Xavier Frost (SPC 2006-11)
The College recently reconnected with Xavier Frost (SPC 2006-11) who is following his passions in sport and exercise science and has worked across Australia. Xavier is currently using his skills to help miners in the Heathcote area and he still remembers the sweet taste of victory after winning his First XI Soccer final. Where has…
Read MoreSenior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Welcome back to school after a timely Easter break. The weather was fantastic, I feel it was warmer than January. I hope families were able to enjoy some time together doing the things they like. Congratulations to Lachlan O’Keefe for clearing 2.00m to become the U17…
Read MoreSPC to celebrate Edmund Rice Day in style – donations now online
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan What? It’s Changed? I can’t believe it’s gone electronic. Yes this Edmund Rice Day all sponsorship donations for the walkathon can only be made online via this link www.trybooking.com/au/donate/spcedmundriceday Students are still encouraged to seek as much sponsorship as possible with prizes going to the student who raises the most…
Read MoreBoarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct During the start of Term 2, we have welcomed four new faces into our Boarding Cohort. David Ellis joins us as part of our dedicated staff team as a Housemaster. David comes to us with a teaching background and plenty of experience with dealing with male adolescents. David, along with…
Read MoreMission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed! We ended last term in the Holy Week that marks the Passion of Jesus. It is the most solemn time of our year. We begin this term in the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection as we continue the season of Easter. This…
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