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Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48)
We were notified that former boarder Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48) died on March 27, 2017, aged 96 years. Geoffrey was a boarder at SPC from Koondrook, north east of Kerang. He was the beloved husband of Sheila and father to Anthony, Peter, Julian and Jennifer, a grandfather and great-grandfather.
Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982) who died suddenly on December 15, 2020, aged 56 years, leaving behind his wife Melanie and sons Samuel and Joshua. A funeral service was held at Balmoral on December 29. Brendan was a boarder at SPC with his older brothers Chris…
Noel Morganti (SPC 1950-55)
We were notified only recently that Noel Morganti (SPC 1950-55) died on October 17, 2017, aged 80 years in the UK. Noel was the devoted father of Anthony, Richard and Lizette and was a retired dentist. Noel was a boarder from North Fitzroy. He was named an assisting prefect and was an Executive of the…
February 14, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, I hope you are well and managing the weekend in lockdown comfortably with your family. I am writing to provide you with a further update on College plans for Monday to Wednesday. Over the last two days the College has received further advice and guidance from…
College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Following today’s announcement by the State Government, St Patrick’s College will be closed from midnight tonight until midnight on Wednesday, February 17. During this time, the College will offer limited flexible and remote learning for students studying Unit 3 and 4 VCE subjects only. These boys…
2021 Head of the Lake arrangements
Dear Parents and Families, A strength of education in Ballarat is the collaboration between schools, which is particularly evident in the many sporting opportunities available for our students. The Head of the Lake Regatta is an engaging sporting opportunity coordinated by the Ballarat schools for our students. In 2021 we are delighted to be able…
New appointees to School Advisory Council
St Patrick’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the School Advisory Council for 2021. Late last year the College was delighted to receive a large number of expressions of interest from incredibly talented people in our community, all wishing to provide some professional input and guidance into the running…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Ryan Welcome to the 2021 school year. On one of the wettest days in living memory our new Year 7 students and our seasoned Year 12 boys commenced the Academic year. However, no amount of rain could dampen the spirits of either group. The Year 7 Orientation Day went smoothly…
Boarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct What a wonderful and, somewhat normal, start to the 2021 Academic Year, here in Boarding at St Patrick’s College. We have been blessed to welcome 57 Boarders and their families to our Community, both returning and new. Of our 57 students, 25 are new to St Patrick’s College and…
Principal’s Message
It has been a genuine pleasure to welcome students back to the College over the last few days. To stand at the gates and say good morning to the boys as they arrive for the day has been a joy! Following the challenges around COVID in 2020, 2021 is shaping up to be a relatively…