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Fr Joseph Kearney – is he our oldest Old Boy?
It appears the College’s oldest surviving student Des Nolan (SPC 1936-39 (PY1941),- aged 94, has been pipped for the -Oldest Old Boy- honour by Western Australian priest, Fr Joseph Kearney (SPC 1935-39). We recently learned Fr Kearney, aged 95,- celebrated the 70-year-anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. A Mass was held at Our Lady…
SPC Memories with Eugene O’Donohue
Retired QLD university researcher Eugene O’Donohue (SPC 1939-47), now aged in his 80s, wrote to the College recently to share some of his memories of SPC under war conditions. The photo, above, is of Eugene in his 1947 Athletics- school photograph.- We encourage any of our Old Boys to share their memories of their time…
Where Are They Now – James Coughlan
The College reconnects with James Coughlan (SPC 1964-72) who has spent his career researching social issues. The photo of James was taken at a regional forum on Non-‘Traditional Security in the People’s Republic of China-‘Australia Relations: ‘Glocal’ Issues of Common Concern, 1st Annual Dialogue Forum, held at Sun Yat ‘Sen University, Guang Zhou, Guang Dong,…
Run Ballarat
We are encouraging all members of the St Patrick’s College community, including our Old Collegians, to participate in this year’s Run Ballarat and, in the process help raise money for the Children’s Ward at the Ballarat Base Hospital and potentially also generate some much needed vouchers for the College. What: Run Ballarat Where: North Gardens,…
Careers Update – October 6, 2016
Work experience Over the holiday period 16 boys used the break to undertake work experience. Well done to them. As a consequence two boys have been successful in securing apprenticeships, and another part time work. – – Weekly Career News Tuesday 4 October 2016 items: -·– – – – – – – – Preparing for…
College Chaplain Reflection – October 6, 2016
I still have a couple more reflections based on the Pope’s homilies to go, but to break it up a couple of -‘adverts’. The Australian Catholic Marriage & Family Council, a Council of the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference, has proposed that October stand as a month of prayer and fasting for the family. To support…
Performing Arts Report – October 6, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Our Junior School production of William Shakespeare’s -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- is only a couple of weeks away now. Under the direction of Ms. Marian Haddrick, the boys have been working very hard and it promises to be a fantastic production. The production is being performed on Thursday October 20 and…
Middle School Report – October 6, 2016
Welcome back to everyone in the Middle School. I hope that you have all had a wonderful holiday despite the cold and wet weather Ballarat is currently experiencing. In your son’s last term in the Middle School it is vital that he continue to grow in his level of maturity as he is about to…
Information Technology Update – October 6, 2016
Social Media 101 Free Presentation Monday 24 October I am always interested in listening to experts on advice and strategies that can best support our children in the use of technology. And something that caught my attention is a free Social Media 101 presentation organised by Ballarat Grammar which will be held at the Wendouree…
Acting Headmaster’s Message – October 6, 2016
Welcome back to Term Four! The Term Three break seemed to come at just the right time for students and staff alike, providing a much needed opportunity for all to enjoy some quality time with family and friends and to begin planning and preparing for all that Term Four brings. As noted in the last…