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Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance ACU Debating Cup This week students from Years 7-10 have competed in the Royal South Street ACU Debating Cup. For our Year 7 and 8 debaters, this was their very first competitive debate. They should be beyond proud of their efforts, they spoke with confidence and worked…
Director of Sport
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the links below to view the Sports Report and the Football Report. Sports Report Term 3 Week 3 Football Report Term 3 Week 3
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie Our Catholic faith is trust in a “who”, not a “what.” Our faith is not in a philosophical system or ethical framework that guides us like an impersonal road map. Our faith is in a person, Jesus. Our trust in and friendship with Jesus is…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor A Community in Mourning Earlier this week, we received the sad news of the death of Rohan Cosgriff, one of our Year 11 students. As a community, we join Rohan’s family as they grieve the loss of their much beloved son, brother, grandson and cousin. During lunch on Thursday, a…
Where are they now – Jobe Quick (SPC 2014-19)
The College recently reconnected with 2019 College Vice Captain Jobe Quick (SPC 2014-19) who is aspiring to study medicine and remembers Year 12 at SPC as among his most fulfilling periods of his life so far. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since graduating from SPC in 2019, I have been granted the opportunity…
John Francis Brady (SPC 1954-57)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Old Collegian John Francis Brady (SPC 1954-57) who passed away peacefully on 15 July 2022 at Mercy Place, Sandringham, aged 82 years. John was the son of John and Carmel and loving older brother of Bryan (SPC 1956-57, PY1959), Rosemary, Suzanne and Catherine. John…
John Brants (SPC 1961-67)
We pass on our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian John Brants (SPC 1961-67), who passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022 at WB Messer, Queen Elizabeth Village in Ballarat with loved ones by his side. He was the loved son of Thekla and Voldemars Brants (both dec); dearly loved and loving…
Simon Scarff (SPC 1981-86, PY1987)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Simon Scarff (SPC 1981-86, PY1987) who died tragically in a house fire in Ballarat earlier this year. A Funeral Mass was held for Simon at St Patrick’s Cathedral on 4 March, 2022. Simon was a day student and attended SPC from Year 7 to…
Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960)
Our deepest sympathy to the Collins family on the passing of Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960) who passed away on 21 July at home, aged 78 years. Peter was the loved and loving husband of Bernadette and the late Mary; dearly loved dad of Jayne-Louise, Julian, Marita, Joanne, Michael (SPC 1990-92) and a grandfather…
Michael (Mike) Phillip Brady (SPC 1956-62 and former staff)
The St Patrick’s College community mourns the passing of one of our most loved and respected Old Collegians and teachers, Michael (Mike) Phillip Brady (SPC 1956-62). Mike passed away on 24 July, 2022 surrounded in the care and comfort of his wife, Robyn and his three daughters, Yemimah, Emily and Zarah and their families. A…
