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Principal Steven O’Connor’s 2021 welcome message
St Patrick’s College’s new Principal Mr Steven O’Connor has recorded his welcome message to parents to coincide with the first day of classes for all students on Monday, February 1, 2021.
2021 Principal’s Welcome Letter
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, I am very excited and honoured to welcome you to the 2021 school year and write to you for the first time as the new Principal of St Patrick’s College. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead as we strive to provide…
Old Collegian policeman recognised in Australia Day Honours
St Patrick’s College is extremely proud to learn today that Old Collegian Detective Sergeant Kevin Carson (SPC 1970-73) has been honoured with an Australian Police Medal in today’s Australia Day Honours List. For nearly 29 years Detective Sergeant Carson has investigated sexual offences committed against children that included a number of high-profile cases in the…
Dux of 2020 revealed
St Patrick’s College is delighted to today announce that Kai O’Keeffe is the College Dux for 2020 after recording an impressive ATAR score of 98. Kai joined St Patrick’s College as a Year 7 student in 2015 and has consistently been one of the College’s top academic performers. Kai said he was excited with his…
Reliving memories of Head of the Lake race from over 50 years ago
When we shared long-lost footage from the 1969 Head of the Lake race recently, it sparked many memories from our Old Boys, including one of original SPC crew members. John Coffey (SPC 1965-69) was the stroke in the 1969 SPC firsts crew alongside Gregory Baker (SPC 1967-69), Peter Connelly (SPC 1965-70), bow Graeme Vear (SPC…
Community reflections on a challenging year
In a year like no other, when unexpected challenges seemed to leap out from every shadow, the College community had to endure enormous stresses brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. To document the issues faced by many we asked several members of our broader community to provide their summary of how they coped with 2020….
Where are they now – Nathaniel Winfield (SPC 2004-09)
The College recently reconnected with Nathaniel Winfield (SPC SPC 2004-09) who is always a friendly face among the students and staff as a current teacher at SPC and Head of the Religious Education Facility. Nathaniel was recognized for these attributes with his nomination this year in the College’s governing body, EREA’s staff awards program, for…
Old Boys gather for 2020 OCA Christmas Lunch
We were delighted to warmly welcome Old Collegians to our 2020 OCA Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, December 9. Around 20 Old Boys, who attended school mainly in the 1950s and 60s, made the most of the opportunity to enjoy good food, great company together and picture-perfect weather at the College’s OCA Pavilion, overlooking the Main…
Old Boys in the News – December 2020
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Congratulations to Don Grant (SPC1943-50, PY1951) who was presented with his Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to surveying recently at an investiture ceremony in Sydney, which had been postponed earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Don, who lives in Bathurst, was appointed…
Where are they now – Dr Peter Casey AM (former Headmaster)
The College recently reconnected with Dr Peter Casey AM, who was Headmaster of St Patrick’s College between 2002-2015. Peter was responsible for many great achievements during his era at SPC and to our delight, remains a regular guest at our many functions. What were your various roles and responsibilities during your time at SPC?…
