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Old Collegian, Brownlow Medallist and College Legend Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52) has been appointed the Australian Ambassador for an international reunion of members of the Gleeson family and will travel to Ireland in August. Anyone interested in more information about the Gleeson reunion should visit http://gleesongathering.blogspot.ie It was the end of an era recently for…
Where our Old Boys are catching up
Have a look a for some familiar faces through our- photo galleries from recent informal events- and and see where our Old Collegians have been catching up. The images are from recent OCA events, including photos from the 2016 Reunion Season featuring members of the Classes of 2011, 2006, 1996, 1986 and 1976. We also…
Where are They Now – Don Grant
The College reconnects with Don Grant (SPC 1943-50) who- has enjoyed a varied career in the Army and as former Surveyor-General for New South Wales.- What are your lasting memories of your time at St Patrick’s College? The lasting memories were the loneliness starting as a boarder at the age of 9- and the sadness…
Births and Marriages
We would love to share all your exciting news – maybe you have recently married, or a new baby has arrived in the family, or you’ve got a new job- – please let us know! – Michael Loader (SPC 1991-1996) and wife Nicole along with their daughters, and very excited big sisters, Amelia and Maddison…
Ian Whitehead – Why I loved St Patrick’s
Old Boy Ian Whitehead (SPC 1973) visited- St Patrick’s College recently and- has shared his feelings about the positive impact that the school has played in his life. Ian- toured the current school buildings and grounds and also brought along- family medals, which were awarded to his father while he was- a St Patrick’s College…
Help us Build a Bright Future
St Patrick’s College needs your help. As we near closer to the construction of a new $3.9m boarding precinct we require the help of our broad and generous community to ensure this project reaches its optimum goal. We are asking all members of our community to consider making a donation to the St Patrick’s College…
NAB Flanagan Art Prize – Entries Close Soon
Entries are flooding in from around Australia as top artists aim to share in the $7000 in prize money on offer at the 2016 NAB Flanagan Art Prize being organised by St Patrick’s College. Now in its ninth year the NAB Flanagan Art Prize, hosted by St Patrick’s College, has continued to grow into one…
OCA Newsletter
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association has introduced an exciting new e-newsletter which will be sent to Old Boys twice a term. The first Green, White and Blue newsletter was emailed to thousands of our Old Boys across the globe last Friday, bringing them up to speed with all the news and events from…
Headmaster’s Message – June 9, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Les Miserables Last Wednesday evening the curtain went up for the 2016 Loreto College and St Patrick’s College production of Les Miserables – and what a production it was! From the outset it was clear the standard of performance was exceptionally high. In particular, all…
Boarding Report – June 9, 2016
This will be our final contribution to the College’s newsletter for this term so it is fitting to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of our boarding community. Most recently we were all able to come together for our annual Boarding Community Reconciliation Week Mass & Dinner. This was an absolute celebration of our community-sense with…