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Get set for Class Reunion season
The month of May will be jampacked with St Patrick’s College Class Reunions and we want to see as many Old Boys there as possible. We will be celebrating the Classes of 2012, 2007, 1997, 1987 and 1977. As the College will be sending out personal invitations, we would appreciate if you can take five…
Official opening of the Food Technology Centre
You are warmly invited to the official opening and blessing of our brand new $1.1 Food Technology Centre on Wednesday, March 22 from 7pm. We welcome our Old Collegians to come along and tour the new centre where our Year 7 to 12 boys are cooking up a storm in state-of-the-art facilities. The two massive…
Old Boys in the News – February 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy in the news lately, including: Dallas Willsmore (SPC 2010-13) could well have a job in the media post footy -“ watch the Old Boy interview his Hawks teammates on Family Day. To watch the footage, go to this link Ballarat and District Trotting Club’s long-time administrator Dennis Foley (SPC…
A “Jirik” returns after three decades
After 31 years a -Jirik- has returned to St Patrick’s College. Adam Jirik, son of Andrew Jirik (1980 -1985) commenced Year 7 in the green, white and blue this year.- Andrew relocated with his family to Ballarat at the start of the year; Adam’s twin sister commenced at Loreto Ballarat (Tess spent Years 5 and…
Where are they now – Nathan Porter (1992-97)
The College reconnects with Nathan Porter (SPC 1992-97), who is looking forward to catching up with his old classmates at- his 20-Year (1997) Class Reunion in May. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Life over the last 20 years has had many twists and turns. In a nutshell, the first 10…
Where are they now – Kain Ford (2009-10)
The College reconnects with Kain Ford (SPC 2009-10), who has been busy since leaving SPC, opening up his own online marketing agency, setting up a clothing brand with a fellow Old Collegian and is signed up to play in the QAFL this season. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St…
Headmaster’s Message – February 10, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, and Students of St Patrick’s College, Year 7 and 9 Information Evening What a busy start to Term 1! I was absolutely delighted to see the number of parents and carers who were present at the recent Years 7 and 9 information evenings. I believe we had nearly 100% of Year…
Teaching and Learning Report – February 9, 2017
Teaching and Learning in 2017 Classes for the year have started very well and the boys have returned from the break with a noticeably positive attitude to learning. 2017 will see the College continue to trial, develop and implement a range of teaching and learning initiatives including: Expansion of the 1:1 device program with 2016…
2018 Year 7 Enrolment Applications close shortly
2018 Year 7 Enrolment Applications for 2018 Year 7 Enrolment close on Friday February 17 at 4pm To apply for enrolment please complete the Enrolment Application form which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/en/prospective-families/prospectus/ A $50 Application Fee is payable via credit card, cheque, cash or direct transfer upon lodgment of the Application…
Communications at St Patrick’s College in 2017
Communications at St Patrick’s College The- St Patrick’s College Crest- Newsletter is a- fortnightly newsletter emailed to all families and students every second Friday and aims to provide a thorough overview of news and events from around our large community. All items published in the Crest are also collated in two easy-to-find pages on the…