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Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie As I write this we are dealing with news of another lockdown. Let us be clear that it is united in the strength of our friendships and family that this challenge will be met, as we proclaim with St Paul “Let us not become weary in doing good, for…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Congratulations and well done to everyone on your efforts over the past four weeks. I wish to acknowledge the boys and their families for all you have done during Remote Learning. In a time of much uncertainty one thing that has been reiterated is that as…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School In the final Crest report for this term, I would like to acknowledge everyone’s efforts in dealing with Remote Learning and the myriad of issues that arise with teaching and learning occurring in an online environment. Also, looking ahead, we are hoping that all Year 9…
Careers Update
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Careers News 15 September 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Tribute to James (Jim) Patrick Murrihy (SPC 1959-63)
Thank you to Old Collegian and 1963 College Captain Bill Joyce for preparing this tribute to Old Collegian Jim Murrihy (SPC 1959-63), who sadly passed away last year. “Jim Murrihy died on June 1, 2020. His funeral was at Chelsea Heights four days later on June 5. Due to the restrictions in place due to…
Where are they now – Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70)
Old Collegian Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70) is one part of a very special SPC duo. Noel and fellow Old Collegian Michael Dowd (SPC 1964-69) are the organisers behind the popular Paddies Seasonal Lunches, which have been held on the first Friday of each season at The Emerald in South Melbourne, for the past decade and…
Laurie Larmer (SPC 1935-40) shares his stories
We recently reconnected with Laurie Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40) who shared some of his stories in a book, which was put together earlier this year by members of the Class of 1970 who are celebrating their 50-year reunion milestone this year. Their Reunion Book recognises some of the College’s major identities, stories of the times…
Where are they now – Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948)
We recently reconnected with Br Jim Ward (SPC 1945-47, PY1948), who was more commonly known to many as ‘Ben’ Ward (after his brother Ben who was there before him). Br Ward celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month and has fond memories of his time at SPC, which we thank him for sharing with us…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Book Week During Remote Learning COVID lockdown sessions continue to challenge all facets of teaching and learning. The library had been geared to encourage the boys to join in the celebrations of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week, however, we will now look…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Tutoring Online We are continuing to offer students tutoring during this period of remote learning for Maths, English, Humanities and Study Skills. Ten-minute sessions will be conducted online through Teams. Students may benefit from having a brief one-to-one session to support them with classwork or with…