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Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Positions of Leadership – 2023 – 2025 I am pleased to be able to announce the Positions of Leadership for St Patrick’s College for 2023-2025. The POL Review is always an exciting time for a school, and I am looking forward to working with all those who have been appointed…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear boarding families, I am delighted to write to you following a lovely House Presentation. After two COVID interrupted years that broke down many communities, it was terrific to be able to gather and celebrate our year. The night provided an opportunity to reflect on our young people’s…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance VCE Theatre Studies Monologue Exam Congratulations to the VCE Theatre Studies students (pictured below) who completed their monologue exam this week. In the exam, these acting/directing students performed a 5-minute monologue that was presented in front of a panel of three VCAA assessors. They then read their…
Report from Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation
by Ms Carol Roberts Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation The Writer’s Toolbox St Patrick’s College are very excited to announce our whole school engagement in ‘The Writer’s Toolbox’ programme, commencing this term. ‘The Writer’s Toolbox’ is a research-informed approach to writing instruction, developed by Dr Ian Hunter. Dr Hunter, himself, has a most compelling story…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing the Middle School. During Week 5 of Term 4 (2/11 – 4/11) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition…
Careers News
Please read the Career News to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below link to view the current Career News. Career News, 19 October 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Old Boys in the News – October 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: As the latest addition to Richmond’s playing group, Old Collegian Jacob Hopper (SPC 2014-15) has shared some secrets to help his new Tigers’ fans get to know him a little better, including the stint where he was known by the nickname “The Raging Bull” among many other things,…
Retiring Tony Beggs reflects on rewarding career of teaching
Long-time teaching staff member Tony Beggs is retiring at the end of this year after a rich and rewarding teaching career, having spent more than three of those decades guiding our students in the classroom and on the sporting fields. Tony will be fondly remembered by the thousands of students who were in his computing…
2011 College Captain Nick O’Brien guest speaker at Transfer of Leadership Assembly
We were honoured to welcome back 2011 College Captain Nick O’Brien (SPC 2006-11) as guest speaker at the College’s recent Transfer of Leadership Assembly in the O’Malley Gymnasium on 4 October, 2022. Nick is currently employed an Associate Director of Colliers in Melbourne and is an outstanding leader with his achievements and reputation stretching far…
John Dowling (SPC 1949-51)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian John Dowling (SPC 1949-51) who sadly passed away on 6 September 22, aged 89 years, of prostrate cancer. John is survived by Mary and children Luke, Danielle and Adrian and grandchildren Rowan and Patrick. John came to SPC from De La Salle and was…