Term 1, Week 7, 2023
The Principal
Steven O’Connor, Principal
St Patrick’s Day
This week we celebrated the feast day of St Patrick at the College. St Patrick’s Day is always an important community day for the College and this year, the range of activities extended throughout the day to return the day to a traditional feast day celebration. It is important that as a community, we take some time to acknowledge and be grateful for the many positives which surround us.
This year, our 130th anniversary as a College, the heritage and history of the College is more significant than ever. We stand on the shoulders of so many great people in the story of St Patrick’s College. In this context, it is important for us to be mindful of this as we celebrate St Patrick’s Day in our 130th year.
Special thanks to Mr Geoff Brodie, Assistant Principal: Mission & Identity and members of the College Mission Team for their efforts in preparing the day of celebrations on Friday!
Parents & Friends’ Association
St Patrick’s College had an active Parents & Friends’ Association for many years up until a few years ago. A well organised and structured P&F can contribute to the life and community of a school constructively and provides parents and friends with worthwhile opportunities to become involved and contribute to a school community.
I plan to send a survey out to parents early next term to help determine the level of interest in re-establishing a Parents & Friends here at St Pat’s. A P&F can take various shapes and does not necessarily mean that those who want to become involved in a P&F are restricted to a general committee. There is scope for a range of groups to be established under the P&F to support specific activities, such as the ‘Friends of Rowing’ which has very enthusiastically and successfully re-established itself leading into the recent rowing season.
Please keep an eye out next term for an invitation to complete a short survey to indicate your interest in becoming involved in a re-established Parents & Friends’ at SPC.
S J O’Connor
Principal.
Mission
Geoff Brodie - Assistant Principal, Mission & Identity
Happy St Patrick’s Day.
Leave your country, your family and your father's house,
for the land I will show you.
I will make you a great nation;
I will bless you and make your name so famous
that it will be used as a blessing. (Gn 12:1-2)
The Bible is full of the stories of patriarchs and prophets who leave their homeland – at the bidding of God – to create a new chapter in our shared history. Beyond the Bible stories we are inspired by St. Patrick’s great adventure to Ireland for the conversion of souls to God’s love. Importantly, the Irish dimension continued with Edmund Rice who advised his first companions to leave homes to bring the gift of a Catholic education to Australia. As part of this story, stretching back four thousand years, St Patrick’s College has been a custodian of Catholic education for 130 years. We have received a heritage that offers – through faith in Jesus – the fullness of life.
This year we started our day with Mass – led by our college Chaplain Fr Eladio Lizada - and Assembly. All joyfully usual up to this point. This year however we tried something different that, please God, may become part of our heritage. Our students competed in a series of House competitions as a way of celebrating the joy of community and the significance of our day. The competitions included:
- Choral competition. Houses offered their best versions of the College Song and our favourite hymn ‘Christ Be Our Light.’ This was completed when the Year 12 students sang a further song for those vital extra points. Songs included The Battle Hymn of the Republic; Do You Hear the People Sing; Singing in the Rain; and Sweet Caroline.
- A 400 metre Tunnel Ball Race on our Main Oval
- Finally, a Tug of War competition.
A big day.
Many people made significant contributions to the success of the day, but I must make special mention of Mr Mitch Leviston for his inspirational, skilled, and joyful leadership of the Choral Competition. Also, our Year 12 students showed leadership with their special songs, and many students assisted in the preparation and delivery of the free doughnut and BBQ lunch. Finally, a very big thank you to Mrs Helen Lee, Mr Peter Shawcroft, Mr Glenn Fisher, Mr Michael Weadon, Mr Dean Hackwill, Ms Rachael Ryan, Mr Zenon Czulij, Mr John Richards, Ms Ingrid Perkins, Ms Anne-Maree Driscoll, Mr Peter Ryan, and the kind souls of our PE/Sports department.
May God continue to bless St Patrick’s College.
Blessings,
Geoff Brodie
Humanities
Matt Miller - Head of Humanities
Heinz Law Sponsorship Award
In partnership with Heinz Law, St Patrick’s College offers a sponsorship award and a work experience opportunity to a graduating VCE student who wish to pursue a career in law.
The successful candidate for this award will:
- have successfully completed VCE Legal Studies.
- have applied to study Law at any university in Australia.
- have applied themselves consistently throughout their VCE studies.
- have excellent interpersonal skills and can work well in a team environment.
- have demonstrated that the student is dedicated and hardworking; and
- be a fine ambassador of St Patrick’s College.
The successful candidate will:
- Receive a monetary prize of $500.00 to go towards helping with the cost of their studies; and
- Have the opportunity to complete a placement at Heinz Law at a time that suits.
To nominate, students need to:
- Write an application in 100-200 words responding to the above criteria.
- Submit the written application no later than the last day of Term 3 and address it to mmiller@stpats.vic.edu.au with the subject line Heinz Law Sponsorship Application
The successful candidate will be selected by the Head of Humanities in consultation with the current VCE Legal Studies teacher/s.
Kelty Resource Centre
In 2015, the Trustees of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial commenced a campaign to suggest that in lieu of Wreaths, that a book tribute be placed instead.
These book tributes are later distributed to schools in the Ballarat area, including St Patrick's College.
To date, over 450 books have been distributed to Ballarat schools and this year St Patrick's College has received 64 books!
St Pat's would like to thank the Trustees for their generous donation.
Sport
Jason Lappin, Head of Sport
SPC Sport Uniform
All sport uniforms can be purchased at the College Shop. Students need to ensure they are in the correct uniform to participate. The general sport uniform is the navy blue polo top, navy shorts and white socks. Certain sports will require very specific clothing e.g. 1st XI Cricketers require SPC Whites, SPC cricket shirt and SPC cricket cap. Students should check with their coach as to what is required. Also remember to wear sunscreen at all times.
Please do not hesitate to contact me (jlappin@stpats.vic.edu.au) or our Sports Administrator Mr Simon Dwyer (sdwyer@stpats.vic.edu.au) at the College with any questions.
Swimming
BAS Swimming is coming up on March 29. This will run from 2-6pm at the Ballarat Aquatic Centre.
ACC swimming is a week later on April 5 This will also be a twilight meet, running from 5-9pm at MSAC. We look forward to the boys being able to compete against some big Melbourne and Geelong schools.
House Swimming Year Level Champion Amendment
There were 2 students left off the Year Level Champions list in the previous edition of The Crest. The house swimming report should have included Miller Stott (Yr 9) and Jack Bennetts (Yr10) as Year Level champions as well. Congratulations Miller and Jack.
Cricket - 1st XI
Please see Steve Biggin's detailed report further below.
BAS 2nd XI
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE VERSUS BALLARAT AND CLARENDON COLLEGE
MAIN OVAL
2 MARCH 23
BCC 5/82 DEFEATED SPC 7/78
The day started poorly. My favourite maths student Baz ‘Stand and Deliver’ O’Sullivan, was rolled for a duck in the fourth ball of the innings. To be fair, he never looked like making any runs. Just all yap like a mongrel kelpy pup who’s been let loose in the sheep yards. Duxson, our ‘captain’, also opened, and lasted longer than last week. This time he hit two fours, and was out bowled for 13 trying to knock one into Loreto. Lachie ‘Cool Hand’ Pritchard hung around and showed more promise than the first two, but not much and was also bowled for 7. My other favourite maths student Brodie ‘King of Springbank’ Wells looked the best of the lot, playing some tidy strokes and running well between wickets, but he too was bowled by Clarendon’s accurate bowling. The King of Colac ‘Mr Joe Rabbette’ was too busy thinking about his girlfriends back home, and was caught for 7. Smoking Joe Foley faired little better before being adjudge leg before all of the wickets for 7. The Mildura Magic, Joe Penny, started off well with a four, but he was also out caught cheaply for 10. Hamish McNamara batted well for his 16 not out who, with Riley Shearson (2) no, put up a fight in the dying overs, but it was all too little too late. We had thrown away our wickets and not run hard enough to keep the score ticking over. To be fair on the other mob, they did bowl straight, which is something we should learn from. St Pats 7 for 78 off 20 overs.
78 was never going to be enough, but cricket is a funny old game. Two early wickets to our speedster Hamish ‘Hammer of the Scots’ McNamara and our hopes were up. Hammer was thudding into poor little Duxson’s gloves he couldn’t stand back far enough. BCC 2 for 7. A solid partnership followed, and before we knew it BCC were 2 for 64 with plenty of overs to spare. Penny brought on the Mildura heat with Hammer, but it wasn’t enough to blast them out. Penny did finish with two wickets. Pritchard bowled his dibbly dobblies and kept the runs tight, but it was too small a total to cover. Mad Jack Brodie Wells came tearing in with the hair flowing like Dennis Lillee and bowled a neat spell – get the handle bar ‘tash going Gee. Joe ‘King of Colac-Coragulac’ Rabette, rolled his arm over from the School end and kept it tight. Lachie Patterson took some time off from his homies in the Marsh Hood to bowl an over. BCC made the runs easy in the end.
S.A. Armstrong
Coach
St Patrick’s College 2nd Cricket
Year 7/8 Dual Pitch Cricket
BAS SPC Gold Round 4&5
Round 4 – 7th March
Damascus College v SPC Gold @ Vic Park 3
SPC Gold 2/138 d Damascus College 6/101
Gold Captain; Jackson Goddard
Manager(s) Mr. Kent/Mr. Dix
In much cooler conditions we travelled across to Vic Park 3 and meet Damascus. They arrived without stumps as they thought there was only one ground to play on. I think it is confusing too, but we ended up playing the dual pitch format. They had ten players and we 11. Interestingly, amongst their ten was a year 9 boy. We managed to get him out cheaply when he batted. Returning to St. Pat’s on the bus together, Mitch Lev said that the lad hit a couple of sixes last week against his side.
The game was played in good spirit and our boys accounted for themselves reasonably well in the field. Once again Kolby Haley did well behind the stumps and is gloving the ball nicely. The top scorer was again ‘extras’ with 47 runs. Extras continues to be our nemesis.
The outfield was lightning fast and both sides got full value for their shots. Our lads did well with the bat, but I think the extras went to the batsman rather than the sundries tally – never mind!
Highlights for Gold.
Batting: J. Goddard retired 38, B. Brodie retired 34, Andrews retired 27, M. Brodie not out 17
Bowling: 2 wickets to L. Cranage and 1 each to J. Osborne, J Goddard and B. Brodie. Cranage was the pick of the bowlers - 0 wides, 2/8 from 2 overs.
Fielding: Sharp work in the field saw a run out - direct hit- by J. Osborne. This was especially good as it was at the non strikers end where there was a boundary cone to aim at. I. Blake to a solid catch at mid off and K. Haley took a catch behind in what was a very good performance behind the stumps.
In summary, it was good to hit the scoreboard and have a win. Well done lads.
Good cricketing,
Mr. Kent
SPC Gold
Round 5 – March 14
Ballarat and Clarendon College v SPC Gold @ Vic Park 7/8
BCC 3/173 d SPC Gold 3/136
Gold Captain; Jackson Goddard
Manager(s) Mr. Kent/Mr. Dix
In ideal conditions for a game of cricket we travelled across to Vic Park 7/8 and encountered a strong team in BCC. Many of their lads looked like year 8’s and they combined well as a team. We played with 13 players and the opposition were 15 strong, I think.
The game was played in good spirit and our boys displayed a good competitive spirit. We had a few lads sharing the wicket keeping duties – L. Cranage, Z Dyson and M Brodie. They all were very miserly only conceding a total of 2 byes. Well done lads. The top scorer was again ‘extras’ with 38 runs which is far too many, but this is a 9 run improvement on last week’s efforts, which is pleasing.
Highlights for Gold.
Batting: B. Buckland retired 32, M. Brodie retired 24.
Bowling: 1 wicket each to V. Foley, K. Haley, and B. Buckland. All dismissals were bowled. The value of bowling at the stumps is evident.
Fielding: Ground fielding generally was sound and of a very good standard.
In summary, our batting performance was again in the 130’s which is a good result. Our bowling is the area that is making life difficult for the team. Totals in the 130’s should be competitive and reasonable to defend. If our bowling improves, we will win more games than we lose. When we pitched the ball up and hitting the top of off, the BCC batsmen were forced to defend the ball. This brought about many dot balls. Practising in the nets is the answer.
Good cricketing,
Mr. Kent
SPC Green
BAS Junior Cricket – Round 4 – 7 March
SPC Green 1/85 defeated Ballarat Grammar Blue 9/78 (18 Overs)
While the conditions were cool, the welcome was warm at Ballarat Grammar for our Round 4 junior cricket match. Many of the lads knew each other through the various local cricket clubs, which contributed to a friendly atmosphere prior to the real battle taking place once we all took to the pitches. This week saw a vast improvement in the reduction of extras conceded by our bowlers. Our lads were very sharp in the field, holding onto six catches and securing a run out and a stumping. The lush, green fields of Ballarat Grammar were a stark contrast to our last three games at a parched Vic Park. The fields were miserly, almost reluctant to give cheap runs to batsmen from either side. Liam Speechley and Tully McLean each took two wickets, while Ujj Gambir, Eddie Weyers, Henry Hopkinson and Max Collier all chipped in with a wicket. While Joel Card was unlucky not to take a wicket in his spell, he certainly shone in the field with two very good catches. After 18 overs, Ballarat Grammar Blue had posted a total of 9/78.
A pleasing aspect of the SPC batting innings was the fact that we only lost one wicket. It was great to see the lads developing their ability to protect their wicket and see out their full allocation of 20 deliveries. The most notable scorers were Tyler Vanderwert (27 retired), Henry Hopkinson (15 retired) and Ollie Davis (10 retired). It is wonderful to see the team continuing to bond so well and growing their love of our great game.
SPC Green
BAS Junior Cricket – Round 5 – 14 March
SPC Green 5/99 defeated SPC Blue 4/86 (20 overs)
Perfect conditions for cricket greeted both teams for a home ground clash on the turf wickets of SPC. SPC Blue batted on the main oval, while SPC Green took to the Hill Oval. The SPC Blue innings was held together by a number of disciplined performances that saw four of their batsmen retire after their mandatory 20 deliveries. Will Steenhuis showed a keen eye on his way to 20 (ret), while Ethan Bartlett power hit his way to 22 (ret). Aayush compiled a steady 15 (ret) from 20 balls faced. A pleasing aspect of the SPC Green bowling attack was the impressive reduction in extras conceded. Evan Milgate also provided a master class in wicket keeping behind the stumps. Tyler Vanderwert, Liam Speechley and Ollie Major all collected a wicket, while Ryan Cook capitalised on some good luck when a fumble still managed to strike the stumps to secure a run out. After 20 overs, SPC Blue recorded a score of 4/86.
Some early wickets seemed to rattle the SPC Green Team, with both openers falling cheaply. Tully McLean and Ryan Cook steadied the ship with 10 (ret) and 24 (ret) respectively. Tom Goodson showed great form on his way to 20 (ret). Other notable contributors were Harvey Gittins (17) and Riley Huebner (10). Will Eeles, Nathan Perera and Aayush Ahlawat all captured a wicket, while Sasha Volz was the stand out with two wickets from his two overs. At the end of their 20 overs, SPC Green’s tally was 5/99. Once again, it was a pleasure to be involved in a game played with impressive levels of sportsmanship and positivity. Kudos to the wonderful ground staff at SPC for preparing two fantastic turf wickets for the lads to play on, providing a wonderful opportunity for them to grow their knowledge of the game.
SPC Blue
BAS Junior Cricket – Round 4 – 7 March
SPC Blue 9/82 def by BCC Black 6/ 162
In windy and unpleasant conditions that SPC Blue boys came up against a very strong BCC Black group.
The blue boys were all year 7s up against a team of much larger Year 8s, however to boys stuck to their game and showed their customary resilience and sportsmanship.
A late order recovery by Will Steenhuis (16 Retired) and Ethan Bartlett (14 Retired) saw the team post a pretty good score.
The bowlers stuck to the task and it was the extras that hurt (36) Bodhi Campbell took two fine wickets and Lewis Harrington held onto 4 outfield catches.
Again’ it was encouraging to see the great camaraderie developing among the boys, with excellent support and encouragement for each other.
1st XI Cricket
Steve Biggin, Co-coach of 1st XI
Cricket
ACC 1st XI Semi Final against St Bede’s
After a very successful home and away season in which we were undefeated and earnt a home final, today was finals time. With perfect cricket conditions St Bede’s won the toss and decided to have a bat first. Kobe Heafield and Will Lalor took the new ball and looked to put St Bede’s under pressure early. Unfortunately Archie took a tumble in his third over and hyperextended his knee. Although not serious, the injury forced Archie from the field and he was unable to bowl for the remainder of the innings. Harry Lawson then took over and bowled an extremely tight spell to finish with 1/10 from 5.3 overs. The first wicket came thanks to a sharp catch by Will in the gully. St Bede’s were 1/19 from 12 overs and struggling to score. Jark Jarvis, Angus Jones and Connor Weidemann came into the attack and proved very difficult to score off. When Angus claimed the 2nd wicket St Bede’s were 2/70 from 25 overs. With only 10 overs remaining, we were in a very strong position, but with Archie unable to bowl, the remaining overs had to be shared between Lachie Brodie and Aussie McIlwaine to batsmen who were well set. As St Bede’s started to play some more attacking shots, the runs started to flow. Unfortunately we gave up 73 runs in the final 10 overs. Lachie was able to claim 2 wickets and Connor 1. St Bede’s finished at 5/143, coincidentally they made 144 earlier in the season at St Bede’s.
Chasing 144 for victory, the boys were very confident that on their home turf they could chase down the total. Darcy Aitken and Clarke Alaimo opened the batting. After a very successful season Darcy was bowled 2nd ball for 0. Clarke was then dismissed in the 3rd over as we slumped to 2/4. Will Lalor and Connor Weidemann then steadied the innings for a few overs. Will was looking very confident racing to 17 from 19 balls. But once he was bowled, Connor followed quickly for 4 and then Will Brand was also bowled we were 5/25 and in all sorts of trouble. Archie Lalor was joined by Jack Jarvis, started the rebuilding process. We still had confidence that these 2 could take us along way. Archie, who was obviously hampered by his injury fell for 7, and we were now 6/47. Harry Lawson joined Jack and together formed the best partnership of our innings. Their 39 run partnership had given our boys significant hope. With 58 runs required we were feeling like we had recovered significantly to reach the target. But when Harry fell for18, and Jack layed on the turf with cramp, we needed some luck. Unfortunately Jack, was out next ball and we had slumped to 8/88. It was going to be all left to Angus Jones, Aussie McIlwaine and Lachie Brodie. Angus, who had made 50 the previous evening was unable to produce the same score and was out for 4. At 9/94 it was going to take overs for Lachie and Aussie to chase down the final 50 runs. Unfortunately Aussie was run out of a misfield in the 28th over as we were dismissed for 97. Gifting St Bede’s a place in the ACC Grand Final.
Overall our first season in the ACC has been a very successful season. The boys have had the opportunity to play 6 matches all of high quality with no matches being easy. The ACC competition has proven to be highly competitive and that on any particular day, any team is capable of winning. The boys were very disappointed with the result, but are already looking to respond in 2024 and seek redemption. A special thank you to Luke Corden the director of Cricket for his organisation and support throughout the season. The maintenance team, especially Shaun who has worked tirelessly to prepare the wicket throughout the season. St Bede’s described the main oval as the best oval in the ACC, again credit to the maintenance team.
Steve Biggin 1st XI Coach
Football
Howard Clark - Co-ordinator of Football
Football – Shibuya Guests
The Greater Western Victoria Rebels, under the leadership of Brooke Brown (Regional Talent Operations Lead) and David Loader (Head Coach) very kindly introduced our visiting students from Shibuya High School, Tokyo, to the finer art of Australian Rules Football. Our Japanese friends thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to mix with the playing squad from the U/18 program.
Thankyou to the 20 SPC host families who have welcomed 20 Year 10 students from Shibuya into their home for over a seven-day period. It is through the generosity of so many families within our community, that we can offer cultural programmes such as this.
SPC Students selected in Coates League squads
Congratulations to the following St Patrick's College students who have been selected in Coates League squads for season 2023:
U/18 Greater Western Rebels
Lachlan Charleson Ethan McKercher Jack O’Brien
Khy Jess Fred Valpied Ted O'Brien
Josh Huxtable Archie Caldow Rory Gunsser
Jack Ough Ollie Hannaford Ned Renfree
Harry Charleson Sam McDonald Mitch Lloyd
Connor Weideman
U/18 Western Jets
Zach Russell Jack Kovacevic Ollie Murray
Will Lalor
Under 18 Bendigo Pioneers
Gus Toll
Under 16 Greater Western Rebels
Taj Bowman Dylan Hiscock Lincoln Koliba
Jackson McInerney Fraser Molan Cody Salmon
Respect Cup
Gavin Webb - 1st XVIII Coach
2023 Respect Cup (ACC Round 1)
V St. Joseph’s College, Geelong
“IT’S A DRAW”
St Patrick’s College 7 - 3 - 45 drew with St. Joseph’s College 6 - 9 - 45
Goal Kickers: Mitch Lloyd 2, Khy Jess, Lachlan Charleson, Calvin Peris-Chong, Ned Renfree, Jackson Penny 1.
Best Players: Lachlan Charleson, Ollie Hannaford, Edward Turner, Ned Renfree, Josh Huxtable, Mitch Lloyd.
The annual Respect Cup, to commemorate International Women’s Day (Wed, March 8), was played at Kardinia Park, Geelong. The much-anticipated fixture sees St. Patrick’s v St. Joseph’s Geelong as the curtain raiser and Loreto Ballarat v Sacred Heart Geelong in the main game. This is the 3rd year that the Respect Cup has been played. There was added significance this year, as it doubled as Round 1 of the Associated Catholic College’s (ACC) season. History is being made with SPC now officially a part of the ACC, which will see us take on St. Bernard’s, Parade, Whitefriars and St. Bede’s in the Senior Football division. Our 2nd XVIII will play in the BAS competition in term 2.
Such is the nature of school football, there are always plenty of debutants at the start of each year. This year’s season opener was no exception with Dean Harten, Oliver Murray, Will Stevens, Jack Ough, Tom Conlan, Mitch Lloyd, Archie Caldow, Jackson Penny and Calvin Peris-Chong all debuting.
In a fierce opening, both sides were applying immense pressure around the contest, which resulted in many pressured kicks and turn overs. We were unable to make the most of our forward entries as SJC capitalised forward of centre and managed to kick 3 goals to 1, as we trailed by 13 points at the first change. The boys were reminded to be more accountable, as SJC took 8 uncontested marks to our 2 for the quarter. We also needed to increase the number of 1% acts and be cleaner when tackling, as we gave up too many free kicks for high or in the back efforts.
The second quarter was much better, as we wrestled back the momentum and had more of the play in general, as we kicked 2 goals to their 1, to only trail by seven points at the main break. Lachie Charleson was leading the way, winning many stoppages, and bringing others into the game by hand and foot. Ollie Hannaford was proving to be a steadying influence down back, whilst Ed Turner, playing as a high half forward was providing plenty of spark around the contest. Again though, our disposal by foot was letting us down as we kept turning the ball over, which gave SJC too many clean entries, which put our defenders under enormous pressure.
The third quarter didn’t go to plan. SJC controlled the stoppages, had a higher field kicking percentage and pressured our ball carriers time after time. SJC registered 10 uncontested marks to our 3 and had more time and space all over the ground. Our accountability was found wanting and if not for a few individual efforts the three-quarter time deficit should have been more than 18 points. Mitch Lloyd was starting to influence the game across half forward and when thrown in the ruck and midfielders Josh Huxtable, Ethan McKercher and Ned Renfree continued to battle hard.
Having to make up a 3-goal deficit in the last quarter, the boys were asked to stay disciplined, to maintain their composure and take the game on when the opportunity presented itself. We immediately attacked, winning a clean centre clearance and actually were able to put some pressure back on the opposition. We became more direct and were full of running, our Achilles heel though continued to be the last kick inside 50, as we kept kicking too wide or not to the advantage of our forwards. Despite this, we kept SJC scoreless and banged on 3 goals. In the dying minutes of play the scoreboard had us trailing by a point, despite our efforts we were unable to force another score as repeat forward 50 entries proved fruitless. The siren sounded, players slumped, as we ran out of time…a 1 point defeat, or so we thought. As the goal umpires converged to cross check the scores, they said the scoreboard was incorrect and in fact the match was a draw. As the game was being filmed it was decided to “go to the tape”. Around an hour later the match was deemed a draw!
The boys showed plenty of character to fight back and get the game back on our terms in the last quarter after being outplayed for most of the match. This trait will hold the group in good stead for the future. Many learnings can be taken out of the day, both individually and collectively. The coaching staff will review the footage and provide feedback at our next training session. We will and have to improve!
Congratulations to Lachie Charleson, who was awarded the “best on ground” medal for his efforts in the midfield over the four ¼’s.
Gavin Webb
1st XVIII Coach
Post-game Respect Cup speech
First XVIII Captain, Lachlan Charleson
The annual Respect Cup was launched in 2021 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The event also serves to promote respectful relationships within our school and wider community and provides an opportunity to enrich our connections through playing the great game of Australian Rules.
The 2023 theme for International Women’s Day is “Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future” – highlighting the role that bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and accessible education can play in combating discrimination and the marginalisation of women and girls globally.
Lachlan Charleson who was named captain for the day spoke beautifully at the luncheon for the students and their parents of the four nominated schools St Patrick’s College, St Joseph’s College, Loreto College, and Sacred Heart College following both games.
Good afternoon staff, students and parents of Loreto, St Josephs, St Patricks, and Sacred Heart College. First, I’d like to congratulate all the members from each competing schools for their efforts today; both on and off the field. It was such a pleasure to play on GMHBA stadium, and an honour for the players from both St Patrick’s and St Joseph’s College, to play the curtain raiser for the Loreto v Sacred Heart College earlier today.
This is the third time that I have had the good fortune to play on this day, and it is a day that I look forward to each year. Not only does football unite us all on the one theme of Respect for Women, but it also allows us to set aside some of the negativity throughout the world, for short time, it brings out the best in both men and women. Sport can be very powerful tool and can bring us together. This day helps to highlight equality and respect for women, not only under the umbrella of sport, however more broadly, for society. We are most fortunate to be a part of 4 great schools that uphold the values like hospitality and courage at Sacred Heart, justice, and sincerity at Loreto, integrity at St Joseph’s and tradition, excellence, and joy at St Pats. Today we not only represent each of our four schools, but we also represent something a lot bigger than any one school. Today we represent equality and respect. It is through days like today, that we, as students in single sex schools have come so far.
Today should not be the only day where we speak and act on the issues that we face today. Today needs to be the catalyst for change within each of our schools. It needs to remind us, that respect lives within us, each day. We have an opportunity to shape the future and it starts with each of us to create a better world for future generations to come into. We all can drive the future and create positive change.
Once again, I’d like to congratulate all players, staff, and families on their efforts today and I would personally extend a huge thanks, to the umpires who formed a huge part, in ensuring today’s success.
Thank you and safe travel home everybody.
Lachlan Charleson
Rugby
Leigh McKee, Rugby Co-ordinator
St Patrick's College Rugby 1st XV will take on St Edmunds College from Ipswich, Queensland on Monday, 3rd April at 4pm on Shed Oval.
College Canteen
Joanne Dickson - Canteen Manager
Prior to COVID, we had a long list of volunteers for our canteen. Unfortunately, post COVID, the number of volunteers has dropped significantly. We are reaching out to our community to ask for assistance.
Our duties mainly consist of serving the students and some food preparation. You will need to handle a small amount of cash and also use an EFTPOS machine. We will provide you with all the support and guidance.
We do require a current Working with Children Check along with being provided the details of two referees as well as a quick induction. Once we receive the submission per below, we contact you to start this process.
If you can assist us. Please click the following link to register your interest.
Thank you for considering us. We cannot operate without the support of our community.
Note that if you are already on the canteen volunteer list, you do not need to re-register.
Important SPC dates in the next fortnight.
March 20 - NAPLAN testing.
March 21 - NAPLAN testing.
March 22 - Year 12 English SAC
March 23 - Year 7 to 12 Parent Student Teacher interviews
March 27 - College Tours
March 28 - Year 7 to 12 Parent Student Teacher interviews
March 29 - BAS Twilight Swimming School
Careers
Anthony Meehan - SPC Careers Counsellor
Regards
Mr Anthony Meehan
SPC Careers Counsellor
P: 03 5322 4407
M: 0439 451159
Old Collegians Association
Community Notices
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