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Young Gallipoli soldier’s medals preserved
The framed medals and effects of Gallipoli soldier, Private Noel Gambetta (SPC 1912), pictured above,- have been preserved forever after being spotted on an online auction website recently. The beautifully-framed memorabilia was purchased by Xavier College in Melbourne, where Noel was also a student, with his older brothers. The framed display contains the World War…
Solving the mystery behind an old silver trophy
The College received a call from the son of an Old Collegian recently who was delving into the history of a beautiful and ornate silver cup found in his late father’s possession. Michael O’Connor said the silver trophy, now in his possession, was won by his father Bernard O’Connor at a SPC event back in…
Where are they now – Br Laurie Collins
The College reconnects with former principal Br Laurie Collins who shares many memories of his time at St Patrick’s College- and explains his life’s work since then. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since completing my 10 years (1992-2001) as Principal of St Patrick’s, I have experienced a remarkably varied and interesting…
Where are they now – Gavin Greer (SPC 1951-55)
The College reconnects with former boarder Gavin Greer (SPC 1951-55) who fulfilled a lifelong dream of joining the Navy and has since retired to travel with his wife of 53 years. Three generations of the Greer family are pictured in this Anzac Day 2016 photo, with- Gavin, pictured right, ex POATC, with his grandson in…
Heamdaster’s Message – June 8, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, at the Aboretum in Canberra, I joined Principals from Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) schools throughout Australia to be a part of the formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The apology, delivered by the Executive Director, Dr Wayne Tinsey,…
Senior School Report – June 8, 2017
Year 10, One Night of Homelessness Thank-you once again to Mr Taylor, Mr Clark and the many teachers who stayed out overnight so that our boys could gain some insight into the issues and conditions that the homeless are facing. Our boys embraced the evening with a respectful empathy, each one of them aware that…
Wellbeing Report – June 8, 2017
Travelling to and from St Patrick’s College Parents, please ensure that your son is aware of his responsibilities as a commuter and the need to adhere to the code of conduct fair and reasonably expected of all commuters regardless of whether they are a student of St Patrick’s College.- How a student travels to and…
Careers Update – June 8, 2017
Work Experience weeks Week 1: 19 -“ 23 June Week 2: 26 -“ 30 june 2017 SPC senior school careers expo save the date -“ Tuesday 1 august SPC Careers blog http://spccareersblog.edublogs.org/ Recent Posts Weekly Career News 07/06/2017 Trainee Court Registrar 05/06/2017 SUPERCHARGER YOUNG CREATIVES WORKSHOP 31/05/2017 Weekly Career News 31/05/2017 Experience La Trobe winter…
Boarding Report – June 8, 2017
For this edition of our Crest report I thought I would -‘take stock’ and reflect on the first half of this academic year. It is six months that has certainly had its challenges, for us as a community and for our individual boarders. There have also been many positives as our young men have excelled…
Information Technology Update – June 8, 2017
iPad Neoprene Sleeves distributed to Year 7 Students I received an update from our Vendor CompNow on the neoprene sleeves they have agreed to replace. The replacement sleeves have arrived in Australia but there has been an issue with the distribution of the sleeves from the Australian distributor to CompNow which CompNow are now chasing…