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Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Welcome to Term 4 It is always a good thing when students and staff return to school following a break. There is a sense of fresh energy and enthusiasm amongst people and it has been a joy to witness that this week, as we commence the final term for the…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Unit 3/4 Practice Exams, September/October Holidays In Term 4, a huge amount of work is completed and the clock always appears to be racing for our Year 12s. Their time with us is coming to an end, and the finish line that always looked so distant…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 4 Week 1 SPC Welcome To Rowing Invite And Boat Christening
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Peace and joy to all. At the end of last term, Australia woke to the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. At our College we lowered our flags to half-mast and joined in prayer just before lunch. Over the following days we had…
Nathan John Shanahan (SPC 1988-93)
Old Collegian Nathan John Shanahan (SPC 1988-93) sadly took his own life on 22 December 2016. Nathan was a returned soldier and firefighter and was an advocate for mental health and PTSD. Nathan initially started “Walking Off The War Within”, creating the image of a soldier with a shadow on his back and instigating a…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Welcome back to everyone in the Middle School. I hope that you have all had a wonderful holiday. This is also another opportunity to remind all of our parents that Term 4 requires ALL boys to wear school shorts and to also have a College Cap…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School We’re back!!! It was wonderful to welcome back Year 7 and 8 students and staff on Monday. With a whiff of spring in the air, it was great to see busy classrooms, noisy corridors, excitement on the down ball courts and lots of chatter in the…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear boarding families, I hope you enjoyed the Term 3 holiday with your sons at home. Term 3 was jam-packed with various sporting commitments, including St Pat’s co-curricular activities and local club sports. Many of our boarders participated in multiple activities and enjoyed a rich and rewarding winter…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the links below to view the Sports Report and a summary of the John James Medal recipients. Sports Report Term 3 Week 9 John James Medal Evening SPC Basketball Invite SPC Basketball VIP Invite SPC Rugby Invite…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Last week I had the privilege of being part of a panel interviewing 35 prospective candidates for our 2023 Student Council. I am always in awe of how articulate, thoughtful and confident our young men can be at the ripe old age of 16 or 17. …