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Performing Arts Report – August 11, 2016
South Street -“ Speech and Drama Competitions The Royal South Street Speech and Drama Competitions commenced this week and already a number of our boy have had some great success. In the 14 and Over Shakespearean Recital, Year 12 student Daniel Hillman gave an impressive performance of a monologue from -Julius Caesar- which earned him…
Mission Report – August 11, 2016
This week Year 11 students heard a presentation from Mr. John Maher. This is what John writes on his website: Carmen (age 18), the youngest of our four beautiful daughters lost her life in a car crash on 18th Nov 1995. Since then I have waged my own very personal road safety campaign in the…
Careers Update – August 11, 2016
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Middle School Report – August 11, 2016
Farewell As I commence my final week as Director of Middle School at St Patrick’s College, I cannot help but reflect on my 8 months in the position. During my brief tenure, I have witnessed the positive growth and development of some 234 boys, which will ensure that the memories I have of this school…
Senior School Report – August 11, 2016
During the school holidays, year 11 student Charlie Pollard took part in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter’s six-day Adrian Meade Dairy Innovation Program, along with eleven other students selected by interview from around WCB’s milk supply region. The program started at the WCB factory looking at milk processing, the product range, quality assurance, transport and logistics…
Football Report – August 11, 2016
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Director of Sport Report – August 11, 2016
– Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
College mourns passing of Fr Brendan Davey
It is with much sadness that St Patrick’s College has learned of the passing of College Legend Fr Brendan Davey (SPC 1946-53) this week. Brendan Davey was born in Ballarat in 1935, and attended St Columba’s Primary School in Ballarat North, and St Patrick’s College Ballarat, where he was a prefect in 1953. – In…
Headmaster’s Message – August 10, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, I was constantly reminded of what a special and vibrant place St Patrick’s College is! The week commenced with the spectacular SPC in Concert at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. Featuring a showcase of the many and varied ensembles at St Patrick’s College,…
Boarding Report – August 10, 2016
A number of our boarders have experienced disappointment recently, with defeats for our 1st XVIII football side in the Herald Sun Shield Grand Final, and our 1st XV rugby side in the VSRU Semi Final. Our boarders are a resilient group and have rebounded in the finest fashion. It is in defeat or disappointment that…