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Where Are They Now – George Helon
The College reconnects with George Helon (SPC 1980-1982) who has enjoyed a wide-ranging career. George is pictured- this week officially receiving the Freedom of the City of London. George travelled from his home in Toowoomba to London to receive the prestigious honour. The Freedom of the City is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon…
SPC Football – John James Medal
Congratulations to all the winners from the recent SPC Football John James Medal Night. Year 11 student Izaac Johnson won the prestigious John James Medal for being named best on ground in the BAS 1st XVIII Grand Final while his fellow Year 11 classmate Nick Stuhldreier won the coveted SPC 1st XVIII Best and Fairest…
SPC educator Ian Fernee named a Microsoft expert
St Patrick’s College educator Ian Fernee has been chosen as a Microsoft Innovation Educator Expert for the second year running. The Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) program recognises global educators who are pushing boundaries of learning with creativity and technology. Ian, who completed his secondary schooling at St Patrick’s (SPC 1993-98), and has been an educator…
OCA Regional Dinners soon in Bendigo and Geelong
St Patrick’s College Old Collegian’s Association will be hosting regional dinners soon at Bendigo and Geelong. The Bendigo regional dinner is fast approaching on Monday, October 3, at The Foundry Hotel, in the Mercury Room, at 366 High Street, Bendigo at 7pm. Old Collegians are warmly invited to come along and enjoy a two-course meal…
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…