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Memories from Old Boy John Colbert (SPC 1944-47)
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting to Old Collegian John Colbert, pictured above in his 1947 Matriculation photo,- who was at the College on Saturday- March 17, joining in the festivities of the 125th anniversary celebrations. Born in 1930 into a farming family at Watchem, about 250-odd kilometres north-west of Ballarat, John boarded at…
Old Boys in the News – March 2018
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: – Nathan Sobey (SPC 2008), pictured above, who we wish the best of luck as he- chases a NBL championship title dream- with the Adelaide Sixers- this weekend,- as well as congratulations for- his selection- in the Australian men’s basketball team- at next month’s Commonwealth Games….
Director of Sport Report – March 28, 2018
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Middle School Report – March 28, 2018
Next term, in the Middle School, we turn our attention to Naplan Testing, Semester One Examinations and the Melbourne Experience The Melbourne Experience Objectives include: Learn about different aspects of Melbourne History, Culture, Arts, Sport, Design and Innovation Learn how to use public transport How to navigate around the Melbourne CBD Develop teamwork and independence…
Information Technology Update – March 28, 2018
Microsoft Education Exchange Singapore 2018 Recently, our 1:1 eLearning Coordinator and Head of Information Technology, Ian Fernee, was invited by Microsoft to attend the Education Exchange recently held in Singapore. This was a great honour for Ian who is recognised as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert and is a leading exponent and innovator in…
Boarding Bulletin Board – March 28, 2018
News around the Boarding Precinct A huge thanks to the Boarders who gave up their Saturday morning to assist at the community event, Walk Off the War Within. WOTWW is a Memorial Walk for ex-SPC student and Firefighter, Nathan Shanahan and other Service Personnel who have unfortunately succumbed to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Participants are…
Pastoral Care Report – March 28, 2018
Year 10 Father Son Night -“ thank you! I would like to thank all fathers and mentors, and students, who attended our annual father son evening last week. It was a fantastic night, and a significant opportunity for both fathers and mentors, and students, to gain insight from the group discussions. These group discussions involved…
Wellbeing Report – March 28, 2018
End of Term I The end of term has come about quickly and all parents will be able to access their sons Interim Report via PAM from 4.00pm on Thursday March 29. Following this you will receive an email with information regarding the online booking system for the Years 8 -“ 9 Parent/Student/Teacher interviews scheduled…
Acting Headmaster’s Message – March 28, 2018
This Sunday, we will acknowledge and celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Easter Sunday also marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent and the last day of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday). As we know from the Gospels, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third…
Mission Report – March 28, 2018
This term seems to have come to a close quicker than most. Though I am sure that many are pleased that a holiday is upon us, there is also the risk that the great festival of Easter may come and go just as quickly as the term. This would be a major oversight and one…
