News
Thanking our Boarding Precinct Appeal supporters
The College would like to thank the generous supporters of our Boarding Precinct Appeal to date. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising just over $400,000, towards the overall $7m build cost. While the build is moving rapidly and we look forward…
Engagements, Marriages and Births
ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS Mark Molloy (SPC 2008-2003) has announced his engagement to Jane Webb. Rhys Allan (SPC 2003-08) proposed to Meghan Kennedy in the most romantic city in the world – Paris, France -“ and she said yes! – MARRIAGES Congratulations to Kieran Torpy (SPC 1999-2004) and Hayley Charles, who were married at…
Where are they now – Joe Hurst (SPC 1980-84, PY85)
The College- reconnects with former boarder Joe Hurst (SPC 1980-84, PY1985) who has enjoyed an amazing career and has started his own company in Indonesia, combining his love of mining and motorsports. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? At the end of Term 1, 1984, my family moved to Perth, WA….
Where are they now – Gerard Bourke (former staff)
The College reconnects with former staff member Gerard Bourke, who taught at SPC between 1992-2002. He was Deputy Principal for the first eight years, Director of Boarding for two years and Curriculum Co-ordinator for the last year. Please tell us about your life and time working at St Patrick’s College? I started my…
Old Boys in the News – November 2017
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: Luke Taylor (SPC 1995-2000), pictured above, who has had an emotional reunion with the paramedics who saved his life after a terrible cycling accident on the outskirts of Ballarat earlier this year. Luke talks about the accident, his multiple injuries and his slow recovery in this…
Remembering Leo Kennedy – 100 years on
One hundred years ago, on 7 November 1917, Leo Alphonsus Kennedy was killed in action in Palestine. Having survived the horrors of the Gallipoli campaign, he was recuperating in Egypt before continuing on his way back to Australia. However, Leo declined the opportunity to return home, and transferred to the 12th Light Horse Regiment. Trooper…
Mission Report – November 9, 2017
The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council (1962-1965), often referred to as Vatican II, marked a significant change in the way the Councils of the Church operated. Previous Councils over the millennia are known for the teachings they defined in response to particular challenges of the times. In contrast, though faced with many challenges, Vatican II defined…
Careers Update – November 9, 2017
Careers & Transition Office Weekly Career News this week features: INCREASING THE CHANCE OF GAINING GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT AFTER UNI VOCATIONAL & HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS -“ NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY Senior students for local apprenticeship/ employment- vacancies required: Food & Beverage Attendant Swimming Teacher – PT Apprentice Joiner All careers information available at the SPC…
Junior School Report – November 9, 2017
Year 7 Presentation Evening This year’s Junior School Presentation Evening will take place on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30pm in the O’Malley Sports Centre. All Year 7 boys are expected to attend as they will be performing as part of the Year 7 band and choir. Academic sporting and cultural prizes will be presented on…
Teaching and Learning Report – November 9, 2017
2018 1:1 Device Update The St Patrick’s College vision for eLearning is to provide technology-enriched learning opportunities that enable students to achieve high quality learning outcomes, preparing them for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world. Following is information specific to the College’s 1:1 device program. iPad program for Years…