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Coming Up – 2018 Year 7 Information Evening
St Patrick’s College 2018 Year 7 Information Evening All families are invited to attend the 2018 Year 7 Information evening to hear from the Headmaster, Mr John Crowley and Director of Junior School, Mr John Richards on the fantastic educational experiences awaiting your son at St Patrick’s College. The evening will be followed by a…
Obituary for Fr Brendan Davey
It is with much sadness that St Patrick’s College learned of the passing of College Legend Fr Brendan Davey (SPC 1946-53) on August 9, aged 80 years at Nazareth House, Ballarat. Brendan Anthony Davey was born in Ballarat in 1935 as a loving son to the late Mick and Mattie and attended St Columba’s…
Headmaster’s Message – Boarding Precinct News
Dear Old Collegians of St Patrick’s College, It is with much excitement that I write with final confirmation that the planned construction of our new boarding precinct will proceed in 2017. This week, the board of Edmund Rice Education Australia (our College’s governing body) met to formally approve our planned $5.3m development which will secure…
Social Justice News – September 8, 2016
When one considers the range of issues that society is facing it is easy to become encumbered with the stress of trying to make things better. That feeling of weight on our shoulders and the best way this can be actioned up is with the support of others. -Peace of heart – without it, no…
Director of Sport Report – September 8, 2016
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
KRC Update – September 8, 2016
Book Week 2016 -“ Australia -“ Story country! Thank you to all students and staff who participated in the activities and competitions held in the KRC during Book Week.- We have had numerous competitions, a guest speaker, a celebration of stories for students, staff and SPC community members. The KRC staff have gone above and…
Boarding Report – September 8, 2016
One of the many highlights of my time as Director of Boarding is the time spent with our boarders. Without the connection afforded to our Housemasters in their role each day the -‘unscheduled’ moments that I have are ones I cherish. In my role it is certainly a challenge to take the time to simply…
Information Technology Update – September 8, 2016
Protection for 1:1 Devices The issuing of 1:1 devices at the College is done with the intention that the device will be used by our boys over a 3 year period. As a result, it is really important that the boys do all they can to protect the 1:1 device so that it remains in…
Middle School Report – September 8, 2016
Two weeks into my new role as Director of Middle School and it continues to be an eye opening experience. I have had the privilege of working through a number of issues with students and their families as we arrive at ways of moving forward with their boy to get the most out of the…
Performing Arts Report – September 8, 2016
DAV Debating On Wednesday September 7, the Year 10 and Year 12 debating teams competed in the Octo Finals round of the DAV Finals. The Year 10 team featuring Oscar Grigg, Xavier O’Shea and Ryan Mulheron won their debate against Carey Baptist Grammar School. The Year 12 team featuring James Parini, David O’Doherty and Liam…