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Engagements, Marriages and Births
ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS Benjamin Carroll (SPC 1998-2003) and Tammi Birnie announced their engagement in July. Glenn Fisher (current staff) and Sharon Cody became engaged in very romantic circumstances earlier this year during a cruise around the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. Congratulations! – MARRIAGES Luke Studd (SPC…
Engagements, Marriages and Births
ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS BIRTHS Kyle Bennett (SPC 1998-2003) and wife Vanessa (nee Vermaas) are proud parents of their first baby, Penelope Kate Bennett, pictured, born on May 8. Weighing 6 pound 10 ounces, Penelope is beautiful and much loved. Josh Kannourakis (SPC 1999-2004) and wife Laura are delighted to announce the safe arrival of…
Headmaster’s Message – May 12, 2017
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Last year in September, St Patrick’s College was involved in the EREA School Renewal Process. Occurring every five years, the School Renewal is an ongoing process of reflection on our authenticity as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Specifically, we are called to…
Our OCA vice-president Ben Martin (SPC 2009-14)
The College chats to our new vice-president of the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association, Ben Martin (SPC 2009-14). – Where has life taken you since your student days wearing the -green, white and blue-? After applying to study a Bachelor Degree in primary education, I soon deferred after receiving a job offer to work…
Honouring excellence at St Patrick’s College
Meredith Music Festival co-founder, disability campaigner, former College Captain and all-round advocate for academic excellence Chris Nolan (SPC 1980-85) will be inducted as a Legend of St Patrick’s College in August this year. Mr Nolan headlines an incredible line up of high achievers who will be honoured at the evening. 2016 Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer…
OCA Kenya Experience
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association wishes to explore the possibility of conducting an international mission trip to Kenya. We are looking to partner with Camps International to offer our Old Collegians the opportunity to attend a three-week Mission Tour to Kenya in mid-to-late 2018. This life-enhancing expedition will include living alongside rural communities,…
Old Boys in the News – May 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: Well done to Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07), who- has designed the Richmond Football Club’s special 2017 Indigenous round jumper which will likely be worn by three other Old Collegians, Shaun Grigg (SPC 2001-06),- Dan Rioli (SPC 2012-15), pictured above,- and Dan Butler (SPC 2009-14).-…
KRC Update – May 11, 2017
Fourteen chess enthusiasts represented St Patrick’s College at the Ballarat Regional Chess Championships hosted by Ballarat and Clarendon College on Wednesday, May 3. Players were allocated 15 minutes each per game and were encouraged to use their time shrewdly.- Chess Kids coaches were on hand to settle any disputes and it was interesting to watch…
Administration Report – May 11, 2017
Senior School Immunisations Earlier this year the Victorian State Government announced that all school students in Years 10,11 and 12 will receive the Meningococcal W vaccine. Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria, although the disease is uncommon, it can become very serious very quickly. Meningococcal bacteria are passed from person to person by regular, close,…
Information Technology Update – May 11, 2017
iPad Neoprene Sleeves distributed to Year 7 Students On Friday 3rd of February nearly 100 Year 7 students received neoprene sleeves they had ordered online from CompNow after a delay in supply. CompNow have agreed to replace the incorrect sized neoprene sleeves and have now come up with a replacement sleeve that has met with…