Posts by St Patrick's College
Careers 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. Careers Newsletter December 2020 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Read MorePerforming Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance It’s been a busy end to the term for all involved in drama and debating at the College. Finally, we were back in a shared space where we could work together to do what we do best. The Drama Club has been back in full swing, working…
Read MoreKRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken And there you have it, in the blink of an eye, we are at the end of another year! During the last weeks of term we put on our festive face and the library continued to be a busy hive of activity. This last week…
Read MoreDeputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan As we come to the end of this year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your flexibility and support throughout the year. Remote learning forced all in our community; students, teachers, parents and guardians to rise to the challenge of upskilling and enhancing…
Read MoreMission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie So we come to the end of the 2020 school year as we start another year in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Last Sunday was the first Sunday in Advent, the Church’s New Year’s Day, and in Advent we prepare our hearts to recognise, in the coming of Jesus,…
Read MoreWhere are they now – John Cosgriff (former staff)
The College reconnected with much-loved former staff member John Cosgriff who was a teacher at SPC for 32 years and excelled in sharing his love and knowledge of mathematics and football with students. John reflects on the joy he gained by nurturing students to help others as they worked together to help the homeless and…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Michael Glenane (SPC 1967-72)
The College recently reconnected with Michael Glenane (SPC 1967-72) who has dedicated 47 years of his life to the police force and has worked in some of the world’s most dangerous hotspots, including Timor-Leste, Afghanistan, Iraq, Cyprus and PNG, to help control law and order. Michael shares his story as well as the memories he…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Nathan Barnes (SPC 2002-07)
The College recently reconnected with Nathan Barnes (SPC 2002-07) who credits SPC for some of his most memorable moments and treasures the time he spent at St Patrick’s College. After forging a career as an electrician, continuing his love of footy beyond school and now as a family man, Nathan hopes his baby son Patrick…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Paul Miller (SPC 1976-81)
The College reconnected recently with former day student Paul Miller (SPC 1976-81) who provides advice, support and mentoring to aspiring business owners as an entrepreneurship facilitator for the Ballarat region. He believes more people will start their own businesses due to the impact of COVID-19. Paul looks back on his time at SPC and believes…
Read MoreWhere are they now – Marcus Ritchie (SPC 1988-89)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Marcus Ritchie (SPC 1988-89) who worked in woolsheds and picked fruit to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. Since then, Marcus has flown tourists over some of Australia’s most picturesque country, conducted long range reconnaissance sea patrols, and has worked for the world’s major airlines and flown…
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