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Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance 2023 College Production Spamalot CAST ANNOUNCEMENT King Arthur – James Halsall Patsy – Gabe Bristow Lady of the Lake – Izzy Farrah Lady of the Lounge – Mia Farrah Sir Galahad (Dennis) – Kadin Long Sir Robin – Ted Turnbull-Gent Sir Lancelot –Josh Retallick Sir Bedevere –…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Year 7 2023 Orientation Day It was an exciting day for our new Year 7 2023 students who enjoyed their orientation day at the College on Tuesday, 29 November! In recent weeks, I have been visiting many of the local Catholic Primary schools to make contact with those students who…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie You know ‘the time’ has come: you must wake up now: our salvation is even nearer than it was when we were converted. (Rom 13:11) We have entered the Season of Advent: a time of preparation for the great joy of Jesus’ birth at Christmas….
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum When interviewed for a position at St Patricks College, then Headmaster Peter Casey was a little concerned about whether or not I would stick around. I replied “after eight years at Loreto, three at Damascus, two at St Augustine’s-Kyabram and one at Notre Dame-Shepparton, he could…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 4 Week 9
Paddy’s Summer Lunch a great success
A great crowd of around 40 Old Collegians and a couple of former teachers attended the Paddy’s Summer Lunch at the Emerald Hotel, in South Melbourne, last Friday. It was the perfect opportunity to catch up together, following the cancellation of the spring lunch due to COVID concerns at the time. The Paddy Seasonal Lunches…
SPC Care – supporting our community in 2022
By Lorrie Liston Caring and supporting our community is at the core of everything that St Patrick’s College does. With this clearly in mind, the College’s SPC Care pastoral support program has aimed to provide a caring embrace to many in our community going through tough times in 2022. By the end of the…
Where are they now – Matthew Doyle (SPC 1998-2003)
We recently reconnected with Matthew Doyle (SPC 1998-2003) who will be returning from years abroad in the Netherlands in time to attend his Class of 2003 20-Year Reunion in early May. In the meantime, Matthew offers a glimpse into his life since then. “I grew up in Ballarat and finished Year 12 at SPC…
Where are they now – Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Norman Houghton (SPC 1963-65) who has authored over 40 titles and received an OAM for his services to community history. Norman is also a life member of the Geelong Heritage Centre, The Geelong Club, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Colac Historical Society and Forrest Historical Society for…
John Herbert Devine (SPC 1952-55, PY1957)
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of SPC Legend and AFL great John Herbert Devine (SPC 1952-55, PY1957) on 29 January 2023. The SPC and AFL community are in mourning following the loss of the Geelong great and Tasmanian Hall of Famer, a fearless defender and a SPC First XVIII footballer, who…