News
Denis McKimmie (SPC 1953-57)
Old Collegian Denis James Alexander McKimmie (SPC 1953-57) passed away on March 28, 2022 in Warrnambool. We extend our condolences to Denis’ wife Pat and their children, as well as their extended family and friends. Denis was a student at St Pat’s originally a day student, however he became a boarder after his parents moved…
Where are they now – Jamie Crain (SPC 1987-92)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Jamie Crain (SPC 1987-92) who recounts many wonderful memories of his time at SPC, including boatrace, cadet and boarding fun, ice-cold swimming dares and the staff members who left a positive impression. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Definitely not where I thought it would…
Public appeal to add to College wartime honour boards
Old Collegians and their families are being urged to help us as we embark on a call out to update our wartime honour boards in the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Chapel to include new Australian Defence personnel and peacekeepers. Former staff member and former serviceman Brian Broadribb visited the College to discuss potential grant…
Clyde and Cyril Fenton, the brothers from Warrnambool
Old Collegians Cyril and Clyde Fenton attended St Patrick’s College in the early 1900s. Sadly, there is little published in the College’s school year books about the two brothers from Warrnambool. However the pair went on to lead quite extraordinary lives – one as a maverick flying doctor in outback Australia and the other brother…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School It seems just like yesterday that we started the year and here we are rapidly approaching the end of Term 1. In what has been a typically very busy term we have been able to run the Swimming Carnival, we have all been on Camp down…
Careers News
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below links to view the current Careers News. Career News, 23 March 2022 Career Tools March Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance After a very busy start to the year, I would like to thank the students and families who have supported the performing arts co-curricular programs at The College. It has been so exciting to see the performing arts back in action. Twelve Angry Men The cast of…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Well done to all, on your efforts in ensuring Term 1 has been a success. This is despite the obstacles that Covid isolation continues to present us with on a daily basis. Monday, January 31, seems like a long time ago when the Year 7’s entered…
Mission Report
This week our Faith in Action Domain Leader, Mr Michael Weadon, shares a few thoughts about the opportunities open to our students. Thank you to our dedicated band of good young men who have volunteered to assist the community in several ways through our two Faith in Action groups. These are known as Faith in…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert It has been a fortnight full of activities, learning experiences and achievements for our boarders. Our young people are encouraged to take up the College’s plethora of opportunities to enrich their boarding and school experience. The breadth of these experiences plays a crucial role in developing their character…
