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Teaching and Learning Report – March 16, 2018
For 125 years we have been working with boys to help them achieve academic success. This classroom has seen some spring through the door while others have entered a little less enthusiastically. Although a lot has changed in 125 years, many core aspects, like literacy and numeracy, are still essential elements of a boy’s education….
Social Justice – College Fundraising
College Fundraising Boys have been encouraged over the recent weeks to donate for two of our annual fundraisers: Project Compassion, and the Easter Egg Drive. St Patrick’s College has developed a strong relationship with Caritas Australia over time through the ongoing support of the school community. Each year, students generously contribute to Project Compassion- an…
An Old Boy’s speech 48 years in the making
This is a full transcript of Peter Mackey’s (SPC 1966-70) speech given at the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association’s St Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Saturday March 17, 2018. – SPEECH TITLE: –If you cannot be a good example then serve as a horrible warning.- – – – – – – – – – –…
JOBS FILE – March 2018
JOB OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SPC OLD COLLEGIANS: 4 DAY BRICKLAYING WORK READY PROGRAM: Ideal for school leavers, unemployed or career change candidates, this 4 Day Bricklaying Work Ready Program runs every 3-4 weeks at Federation University – TAFE Divsion in Moyle Street, Ballarat. Run by the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF), the…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – March 2018
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS Tom Ryan (SPC 2000-05) and Hayley Tippett are delighted to announce their engagement on Christmas Eve. – MARRIAGES We wish Brendan Penhall (SPC 1995-99, PY2000) and Kate Stapleton all the best for the wedding on April 6 in Brisbane. David Salter (SPC 1988-93),-…
Where are they now – James Lamb (SPC 2000-05)
The College reconnects with James Lamb (SPC 2000-05) who is combining a love of horseracing and journalism into the ultimate dream job. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I finished at SPC in 2005 and moved to Melbourne the following year to study journalism at Monash University Caulfield. After completing my…
Where are they now – Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54)
The College reconnects with former boarder Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54) who spent 60-plus years as a highly-regarded doctor in Leongatha. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I left St Patrick’s College and went to Melbourne University’s Newman College from 1955 to 1960 where I got my medical MBBS degree. I was a…
Where are they now – Steven Crowe (SPC 1994-99)
The College reconnects with Steven Crowe (SPC 1994-99) whose successful accounting career got kickstarted with the help of one of his SPC teachers. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since finishing at SPC, I studied at Ballarat University and worked as accountant with my father Bryan at Kearney and Crowe. When the…
Where are they now – Thomas Hoy (SPC 2008-13)
The College reconnects with Thomas Hoy (SPC 2008-13) who has returned to SPC this year teaching English, Humanities and International Studies. Thomas shares some of his favourite memories in the rowing team and which teachers inspired him at school. Age: 23 Favourite hobbies: Art, carpentry, video games and movies Favourite food:…
Where are they now – Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52)
The College reconnects with College Legend Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52) who is busy writing his memoirs and shares some of his favourite memories of his time at SPC, including his friendly sporting rivalry with contemporary and fellow Brownlow Medallist, the late John James (SPC 1948-52). -After seven years at Villa Maria, Ballarat East, my…
