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Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School It seems just like yesterday that we started the year and here we are rapidly approaching the end of Term 1. In what has been a typically very busy term we have been able to run the Swimming Carnival, we have all been on Camp down…
Where are they now – Jamie Crain (SPC 1987-92)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Jamie Crain (SPC 1987-92) who recounts many wonderful memories of his time at SPC, including boatrace, cadet and boarding fun, ice-cold swimming dares and the staff members who left a positive impression. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Definitely not where I thought it would…
Where are they now – Kevin Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949)
The College recently reconnected with SPC Legend Kevin Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949) who we were pleased to welcome to our recent 2022 St Patrick’s Day Luncheon. Kevin has spent his entire working life in the building industry. He is credited for being responsible for the construction of over 20,000 homes nationally. Even now, while…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Happy St Patrick’s Day This week the College gathered in prayer and celebration on the Feast Day of the patron saint of the College, St Patrick. As ever, these gatherings acknowledged and celebrated this great community, the heritage and history of a school in its 129th year, the strengths of…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Between March 7 and March 11, we conducted our Year 9 Anglesea Camps with everything being completed in the single week for the first time. We were blessed with reasonable weather and perfect conditions for each of our activities. It was wonderful to be able to…
From the Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture
by Mr Tom Ferguson, Assistant Principal – Staff and Culture This week we have had the pleasure of celebrating St Patrick’s Day, it truly is a joyful time to celebrate this special occasion. Significantly, Year 12 students and new staff are recognised with their respective St Patrick’s College badges, a rite of passage for staff…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. SPC Sports Report Term 1 Week 7
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Overdue Library Books Overdue library books are an issue that we have thought over carefully. While it is never our intention to discourage boys from borrowing due to the fear of losing or damaging a book, it is very much our intent to encourage boys…
Director of Curriculum
From the Director of Curriculum, Mr Damian Kinnersly NAPLAN In 2022 St Patrick’s College will be administering the NAPLAN test in an electronic format. In preparing for this there will be a Coordinated Practice Test (CPT) taking place on March 24. The purpose of this test is for NAPLAN to test the College’s capabilities, the…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance Twelve Angry Men Rehearsals of the 2022 College Play, Twelve Angry Men, are in full swing. The cast are busy preparing ahead of production week in May. Keep your eyes peeled for ticket information at the start of term 2! A huge thank you to the SPC…