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Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance 2023 College Production Announcement The performing arts has some exciting news to announce, we can confirm that our College Production in 2023 will be…. Monty Python’s Spamalot! The story centres around King Arthur and his search for the Holy Grail. After a rather silly bit of miscommunication…
From the Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture
by Mr Tom Ferguson, Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture Recently, students completed their subject selections for the 2023 school year. This is a significant undertaking within the College which shapes the subject availability and timetable for the upcoming year. As with previous years, students will receive a confirmation of subject allocations once we have…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear boarding families, The College and boarding staff are immensely proud of our boarding students. They continue to amaze us with their achievements across various areas of the School. Their contribution to the school, boarding and co-curricular bring life into our communities, and for that, we are grateful…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Grade 5 Catholic Primary School visits Over the past couple of weeks, we have had our annual Grade 5 transition visits to SPC. Our future students enjoyed a tour of the college and participated in a number of classes such as Wood Technology, Physical Education, Science…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School In the final Crest report for this term, I would like to acknowledge the excellent manner in which the far majority of our students behaved and enhanced their education. Considering this was the first time in three years that the boys had an in-school experience in…
Where are they now – James Ryan (SPC 1965-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian James Ryan (aka Basil Ryan) (SPC 1965-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion back in 2020. Due to COVID, their reunion has been repeatedly rescheduled, but we…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Student Leadership – 2023 Student Leaders This week, I finalised the appointment of the new Student Council for the remainder of this year and 2023. These appointments were finalised after an extensive and rigorous process which included: Year 11 students nominating themselves Staff providing detailed feedback on the nominations and…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie In its document “The Catholic School (1977)” The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education proclaims Jesus Christ as the foundation of the whole educational enterprise in a Catholic school (34). The Sacred Congregation in the same section goes on to say, “The fact that in their…
Mark Waddington (former staff)
Vale Mark Waddington. The College is very sad to share the news of the passing on 25 August 2022 of long-serving and much-loved former member of staff, Mark Waddington, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. We extend our sympathy and send a loving embrace to Mark’s family, his wife Jacinta and their children Declan,…
Careers News
Please read the Careers Corner Weekly to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below links to view the current Careers Corner Weekly and Career News. Careers Corner Weekly 29.8.22 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager