Mission Report – February 9, 2017

May I offer you a joyful welcome to the new year at St Patrick’s College. In a special way I welcome our new families for 2017. As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition we are guided by our Touchstones. Gospel spiritualty Liberating education Inclusive community Justice and solidarity In 2017 we shall have…

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Headmaster’s Message – February 10, 2017

Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, and Students of St Patrick’s College, Year 7 and 9 Information Evening What a busy start to Term 1! I was absolutely delighted to see the number of parents and carers who were present at the recent Years 7 and 9 information evenings. I believe we had nearly 100% of Year…

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Junior School Report – February 9, 2017

The school year has started smoothly in the St Patrick’s College Junior School. The new Year 7 students have entered the College with a good degree of enthusiasm and eagerness to get involved in the College and all it has to offer. Our teachers have worked for many hours to ensure that curriculum, class groups,…

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A “Jirik” returns after three decades

After 31 years a -Jirik- has returned to St Patrick’s College. Adam Jirik, son of Andrew Jirik (1980 -1985) commenced Year 7 in the green, white and blue this year.- Andrew relocated with his family to Ballarat at the start of the year; Adam’s twin sister commenced at Loreto Ballarat (Tess spent Years 5 and…

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Where are they now – Nathan Porter (1992-97)

The College reconnects with Nathan Porter (SPC 1992-97), who is looking forward to catching up with his old classmates at- his 20-Year (1997) Class Reunion in May.     Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Life over the last 20 years has had many twists and turns. In a nutshell, the first 10…

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Where are they now – Kain Ford (2009-10)

The College reconnects with Kain Ford (SPC 2009-10), who has been busy since leaving SPC, opening up his own online marketing agency, setting up a clothing brand with a fellow Old Collegian and is signed up to play in the QAFL this season.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St…

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Where are they now – Ashleigh Martin (SPC 1988-93)

The College reconnects with Ashleigh Martin (SPC 1988-93), who has forged a career in the education sector and is now the vice principal of Caulfield Grammar School which boasts over 3200 students.     Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Whilst trying to forge a career in football, I attended university sporadically but…

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Where are they now – Matt Teasdale (SPC 1993-98)

The College reconnects with Matt Teasdale (SPC 1993-98) who works in the banking sector and has recently become a dad to his gorgeous baby daughter Lucille.     Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I attended Monash University and was very active in campus life! This included being elected to be on the…

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Excitement as boarding precinct build begins

Construction on the exciting new boarding precinct has officially commenced! The first steps in what will be a 12-month build have been taken. This historic project will cost more than $7m and will secure the future of boarding at St Patrick’s College for generations to come. Building works have started in earnest in the north-west…

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Year 7 boarding available at SPC from 2018

In an exciting move next year, St Patrick’s College will be accepting boarders from Year 7. The new custom-built boarding precinct will house up to 100 students – from Year 7 students through to Year 12. It will give the College the opportunity to welcome boys from across Australia in numbers -“ and from junior…

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