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Where are they now – Ryan Keating (SPC 1990-95)
The College recently reconnected with Ryan Keating (SPC 1990-94, PY1995), pictured with his son Jack, who is in Year 7 at SPC,– who has been working for Victoria Police for the last 11 years. Ryan has been based in Melbourne (CBD, Footscray, Sunshine, Ararat and Ballarat) is currently a Sergeant, based at Melton Uniform. …
Old Boys in the News – May 2019
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: – Old Collegian Andrew Jirik (SPC 1980-85) shares news of the Ballarat’s Catholic Diocese’s plans to donate $300,000 to the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) to help the service work with abuse survivors across the city in this recent news story. Andrew works as the Ballarat Diocese’s business…
1st XV rugby – SPC 26 d SKC 25
St Patrick’s College 1st XV 26 d St Kevin’s College 25 – May 18, 2019 Full time: 26 -“ 25 (HT 7-3) Try scorers: Ata Seu (2), Kenny O’Connor, Hayce Alama Conversions: Hayce Alama (3/4) There are not any more fitting words than those written by our Director of Marketing and Communications Paul Nolan who…
Careers Update – May 16, 2019
What employers want: the skills needed to succeed in the changing South West Victorian economy by 2030 As technology and an ageing population change employment opportunities across South West Victoria there is a growing gap between the skills workers have and those employers are looking for. To address this, South West TAFE (SWTAFE) and the…
Senior School Report – May 17, 2019
Last night our Year 10s spent the night -sleeping rough- in an attempt to increase their empathy for the homeless.- A talk and video from Craig Schepsis (Ballarat Soup Bus) gave the boys some insight into the variety of causes of homelessness and the difficulties and vulnerabilities that follow on from this.- When children end…
Director of Studies Update – May 16, 2019
Exam preparation With just a few weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Tuesday June 4 for Years 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be examined, equipment…
Wellbeing Report – May 16, 2019
Mother’s Day Mass and Breakfast Last Friday approximately 650 gathered for our annual Mother’s Day Mass and breakfast. Once again, despite the horrendous weather, mothers, grandmothers and students braved the elements to participate in a celebration full of joy, laughter and warmth. This year we trialled accommodating all attendees in the same venue to remove…
Middle School Report – May 16, 2019
A huge thank you to all of the parents who attended our Middle School Parent Information Night in preparation for their son embarking on the Melbourne Experience in Week Two of next term. It was a wonderful evening to get together and bridge any concerns parents had about this very different learning experience that their…
Director of Sport Report – May 16, 2019
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Mission Report – May 16, 2019
A brief moment to recall recent events would bring to mind the following: Mothers’ Day Mass Edmund Rice Day Mass, with the Walkathon and St Pat’s Has Talent Year 11 Justice Experience Lap of the Lake National Boarders’ Week Dinner Year 10 Homeless Night Normal classes This list is far from exhaustive, but it illustrates…