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Statement regarding Archbishop Frank Little
St Patrick’s College, Ballarat will today remove the name of Old Collegian and former Archbishop of Melbourne Sir Thomas Francis (Frank) Little from a building which had been named in his honour and revoke his status as an inducted Legend of the College. These actions have been taken in response to yesterday’s findings into Case…
Where are they now – Fr John Monaghan (SPC1967-72)
The College reconnects with former boarder Fr John Monaghan (SPC 1967-72) who is still known by the nickname given to him by his SPC classmates all those years ago. “Coming to St Patrick’s College as an 11-year-old boarder was an immense change from growing up on a farm near Stawell and attending a…
Teaching and Learning Report – December 6, 2017
As we enter the final teaching days for 2017, it is appropriate to reflect on the significant work that has been done in the key area of teaching and learning at St Patrick’s this year. Our current Strategic Plan challenges all at St Patrick’s who have the shared responsibility for curriculum develop to remain focussed…
Where are they now – Chris Boadle (SPC 1997-2002)
The College reconnects with Chris Boadle (SPC 1997-2002) who is now working as a retail customer executive for NAB, but credits learning how to cook at St Patrick’s for helping him impress his now fiance Rhiarna with his special -‘SPC brand’ of homemade chicken and corn risotto. Where has life taken you since…
Where are they now – John McIver (SPC 1963-64)
The College reconnects with former boarder John McIver (SPC 1963-64) who remembers trying to keep warm in Kenny House in winter and also winning the coveted Purton Oratory. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving school I spent a year at ANU Canberra and then had various clerical…
Where are they now – Tony Brandenburg (1969-74)
The College reconnects with Tony Brandenburg (SPC 1969-74) who still has family involved with SPC and enjoys watching today’s students being challenged to grow up into fine young men. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After St Patrick’s and university I became a teacher and moved to Mildura. From there I changed…
Where are they now – Brian Pola (SPC 1967-68)
The College reconnects with Dr Brian Pola (SPC 1967-68) who shares his interesting life story, his recent work with SPC and commitment to improve the rights of gay people. “After leaving St Patrick’s in 1966 and a confused two years, I started at Latrobe in 1969. I was heavily involved in the anti-Vietnam War…
KRC Update – December 6, 2017
KRC opening hours The KRC will be open for study and borrowing during the holidays from Monday- January 22, 2018 from 9.00 -“ 4.00 every weekday. – Holiday reading eMagazines You can read the latest edition of the following magazines online or through the Flipster app. Click here to see how. -¢- – – –…
Wellbeing Report – December 6, 2017
Lost Property The ERC currently holds a large amount of lost property. As your son arrives home with the contents of his locker should you notice that he no longer has his tech coat, jumper, spray jacket, lunch box etc please take the time to pop in and see Glenis before December 14 to see…
Senior School Report – December 6, 2017
Last week our Year 10’s undertook the University Experience which will hopefully help them to look a little further ahead than they otherwise might.- We are in the process of considering how else we might do this trip in order to make it more effective, as we are aware that a significant proportion of the…