News
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance ACC Debating and Drama On Wednesday, 17 August we took 18 students to Mazenod College for a day of drama and debating. Our Year 10 debaters faced off against three schools across three debates. They made us extremely proud against some tough competition, and although they didn’t…
Where are they now – Chris Milroy (SPC 2010-15)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Chris Milroy (SPC 2010-15) who is working as an occupational therapist at Austin Health and has fond memories of Head of the Lake, completing the Kokoda Trail and four square and soccer with his mates at lunchtime. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I…
Where are they now – Colin McDonald (SPC 1967-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Colin McDonald (SPC 1967-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion, which has been repeatedly rescheduled over the past two years due to COVID. We are now…
Where are they now – Sam Butler (SPC 2016-21)
The College recently reconnected with Sam Butler (SPC 2016-21) who has had an action-filled year since finishing Year 12 last year after being recruited by the Hawks in the AFL and making his debut early in the season. Sam reflects on his time at SPC and how he “will always be a brother of the…
Careers News
Please read the Careers Corner Weekly 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 Corner Weekly and Career News. Careers Corner Weekly 29.8.22 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Tom Ellis (SPC 2009-2012, PY2014)
We extend our deepest condolences to the Ellis family on the tragic passing of Old Collegian Tom Ellis (SPC 2009-2012, PY2014) on 1 September 2022 in a vehicle accident at Cardigan, aged 26 years. Tom was a day student at SPC and started in Year 7 and 2009 and completed Year 10 in 2012 before…
Mark Waddington (former staff)
Vale Mark Waddington. The College is very sad to share the news of the passing on 25 August 2022 of long-serving and much-loved former member of staff, Mark Waddington, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. We extend our sympathy and send a loving embrace to Mark’s family, his wife Jacinta and their children Declan,…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie In its document “The Catholic School (1977)” The Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education proclaims Jesus Christ as the foundation of the whole educational enterprise in a Catholic school (34). The Sacred Congregation in the same section goes on to say, “The fact that in their…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Student Leadership – 2023 Student Leaders This week, I finalised the appointment of the new Student Council for the remainder of this year and 2023. These appointments were finalised after an extensive and rigorous process which included: Year 11 students nominating themselves Staff providing detailed feedback on the nominations and…
Where are they now – James Ryan (SPC 1965-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian James Ryan (aka Basil Ryan) (SPC 1965-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion back in 2020. Due to COVID, their reunion has been repeatedly rescheduled, but we…
