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Boarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct As we begin to return to a COVID-normal, it is pleasing to be able to offer weekend activities for our Boarders once again. The past few weekends have seen the Boarders try their hand at some ten-pin bowling as well as participating in a tennis tournament at the College. We…
Junior School Report
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Six weeks of school have now been completed and we have witnessed many examples of growth, learning, transition, empathy, fun and friendship. Your son has now had a chance to meet all of his teachers, adjust to a new group of classmates, get involved in extra-curricular…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum The 2021 Head of the Lake did not go the way we or our First Crew would have liked. Grammar were better than us, congratulations to them and commiserations to us. Competitive sport has the capacity to burst our bubbles and cause us some short-term pain. …
2021 Pastoral Care Program: Information for Parents
2021 Pastoral Care Program: Information for Parents Elephant Ed. – Year 7 & 8 Students Thank you for your support in the running of our sexual education program at Year 7 and 8, through the organization Elephant Ed. Student feedback was taken, and the responses were overwhelmingly positive, and it is our hope that this may…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance The Loreto and SPC Improv Sports Junior/Middle School Competition On Thursday, February 25 students from Loreto and St Pat’s competed in a range of drama improvisation games. It was a fantastic afternoon with lots of laughs and enjoyment from both staff and students. A huge congratulations to…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie Every Monday and Friday the invitation to prayer in our Chapel is made to students and staff. Every Thursday College Chaplain Fr Eladio leads our community in the celebration of the Mass. I invite you to also share in our prayers by listening carefully to the words of…
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 3 March 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
2020 College Dux Academic Assembly Address
2020 College Dux Kai O’Keefe, who achieved an ATAR of 98, delivered the following speech at the 2021 Academic Assembly which was held on Tuesday, February 9. “Good morning to the new Principal Mr Steven O’Connor, students, staff and invited guests. I would like to start my speech by quickly thanking a few people. First…
Old Boys in the News – February 2021
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Great to see Jon Kanoa (SPC 1995-2000) promoting his work as the new co-chair of the Koorie Engagement Action Group in the latest edition of City of Ballarat’s OurBallarat magazine. Jon talks about his desire to see the city walking together as a community and “unity in diversity”….
Launch of Respect Cup
St Patrick’s College is very excited to be joining forces with Loreto College, St Joseph’s College Geelong and Sacred Heart College Geelong for the launch of the inaugural Respect Cup which will be played on Tuesday, March 2 at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. As part of this incredible initiative the two boys’ schools will play…