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Where are they now – Sam Butler (SPC 2016-21)
The College recently reconnected with Sam Butler (SPC 2016-21) who has had an action-filled year since finishing Year 12 last year after being recruited by the Hawks in the AFL and making his debut early in the season. Sam reflects on his time at SPC and how he “will always be a brother of the…
Where are they now – Colin McDonald (SPC 1967-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Colin McDonald (SPC 1967-70), 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, which has been repeatedly rescheduled over the past two years due to COVID. We are now…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance ACC Debating and Drama On Wednesday, 17 August we took 18 students to Mazenod College for a day of drama and debating. Our Year 10 debaters faced off against three schools across three debates. They made us extremely proud against some tough competition, and although they didn’t…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear boarding families, I hope you enjoyed the circuit breaker weekend with your son at home. For some boys, this was just what they needed; some time to decompress and recharge. For others, spending four days at home with creature comforts made it hard to return to the…
Director of Sport
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 Football Report. Sports Report Crest Term 3 Week 7 Football Report Term 3, Week 7
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 22.8.22 Career News, 18 August 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor 2023 Student Leadership Interviews In recent weeks, the Deputy Principal, Mr Brodrick spoke with all Year 11 students about the process towards consideration and appointment to the key leadership positions for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. These positions include College Captain, the Vice Captains of the College, House…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Last week the College held our annual Faith in Action assembly. Led entirely by students from preparation to presentation– only students were on the stage during the assembly – perhaps it is only just this article begins with the words of Year 10 student, Noah…
KRC Update
by Acting Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Ingrid Perkins To coincide with St Patrick College’s inaugural Inclusion Week, this year’s Book Week was held in Week 5. Our theme, Dreaming of worlds beyond our own allowed us to showcase how great books allow the reader to look beyond their own experience of the…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School It’s often said that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. While it might sound like tired advice, it’s a skill worth learning that will help us do better in all our relationships. As your son grows up, the way you communicate with them will…