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2019 Staff Farewells
The conclusion of each school year not only means we say farewell to many students, but also some staff members. Each year’s end is met with a tinge of sadness when staff members, teachers and non-teachers, conclude their time at St Patrick’s College and prepare for their next challenge in life. Some of these people…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – December 2019
WEDDINGS Congratulations to Darcy Osborne (SPC 2008-12, PY2013) and Allana Mayne who were married on November 23. Darcy was well looked after by several old Boys as groomsmen, including Ben Jackson (SPC 2008-13) and Jack McGrath (SPC 2008-13). Congratulations to Jacob Dalli (SPC 2004-09) and Ally who were married on November 16. BIRTHS A…
2019 College Captain’s Valedictory Address
2019 College Captain Aidan Hanrahan delivered this address at the Valedictory Dinner on Friday, November 22. *Now I said to myself I wasn’t going to cry tonight but…* Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and for the last time ever, it’s a pleasure to be here. Brothers, our journey together began way back almost six years…
A reflection of Boarding in 2019
By Director of Boarding, Mr Mike Silcock It would be easy to identify the wonderful precinct that we all reside in as a key strength of our Boarding program. It is unrivalled in Victoria, if not across Australia, and allows us to operate in a space conducive to providing the optimum care for our Boarders….
2019 VCE and VCAL results
Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning Mr Stephen Hill provides the following full report on the College’s 2019 VCE and VCAL results: “The month of December is a significant one for all Year 12 students across the state. Not only does it mark the official end of secondary school for these students, it is also…
Year 12 students build St Patrick’s College in Minecraft
Written by Head of Computing Faculty Mr Ian Fernee The connection to 1431 Sturt Street is something that Old Boy’s of St Patrick’s College hold very dear. Whilst the community makes up the experiences of secondary school life, the location frames the experiences that students come away with. Since May 2019, several Senior School boys…
Personal Electronic Devices Policy – 2020
In line with the changes to the Education and Training Reform Act (2006) St Patrick’s College has made significant changes to the Personal Electronic Devices Policy. For the purposes of this policy Personal Electronic devices include iPods, mobile phones, MP3 players, iPads, Air Pods, Smart Watches and headphones. Summary of Changes • From Term 1…
Old Collegian wins role in musical production
Congratulations to Old Collegian and former College Vice Captain Luke Wilson (SPC 2008-13), pictured, who has won a role in the upcoming production of “50 Shades: The Musical Parody” which will be played at Her Majesty’s Theatre later this month. Luke was a fantastic participant in school productions in his time at SPC and says…
Year 7 students receive new laptops
There was plenty of excitement among our new Year 7 students this week as the boys received their new laptop devices. Emblazoned with St Patrick’s College colours, each device will last the new Year 7 boys for three years. In 2020 the College is merging its Senior and Junior Digital Learning Device programs (also known…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides a wrap-up of all sporting activities at the College. To view the sports report please click on the link below. Sports Report Term 1 Week 2