St Pat’s News
Careers Update
5 facts that will surprise you about the future of work An era of change in the workforce is well and truly upon us. The arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution means that the careers we once worked towards, or are working towards, are undergoing rapid change. But don’t panic just yet. Despite the influx of intelligent…
Boarding Bulletin Board Term 4
Boarding Bulletin Board Term 4 Week 4 By Ryan Bullock – Boarding Housemaster News around the Boarding Precinct On Sunday October 20 we celebrated our annual Year 12 Boarders’ Mass and Dinner. This evening is always a special occasion as it allows us as a Community to come together and celebrate Year 12 Boarders success’…
2019 MENtal Brekky hailed a major success
The College was incredibly fortunate to host the chief executive officer of SANE Australia, Mr Jack Heath as the guest speaker at our fourth annual MENtal Brekky recently. Speaking to a sell-out crowd of 240 guests Jack bravely shared intimate details of his own past while providing incredibly practical advice around providing support and assistance…
Collection of photos from St Patrick’s College in 1969
Exactly, half a century has passed since these photos were taken. It was great to welcome so many of the men featured in these photos back to the College last term when they regathered for their 50-year reunion.
SPC grows together in Movember
Growing a mo to support mental health By Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Mr Brad Murray To continue the important discussions on men’s health at St Patrick’s College, this month, being the month of November, we will celebrate Movember. Staff and senior students have been invited to participate and we’d love to garner further support from our…
Welcoming back an Old Boy Tony Amad (SPC 1956-57)
We enjoyed a visit from Old Collegian Tony Amad (SPC 1956-57) and his daughter Judy on the first day of Term 4. Anthony, better known as Tony, was a boarder at SPC in Form 2 and 3 and came from Carlton, along with his brother Johnny (SPC 1941-43). He recalled seeing snow for the first time during…
Pat Walsh (SPC 1953-54) launching new book
Australian human rights advocate and Old Collegian Pat Walsh (SPC 1953-54, PY1958) will be launching a book focusing on his long association with East Timor at the Ballarat Library on Friday November 22. The book, “The Day Hope and History Rhymed in East Timor and other East Timor stories”, focuses on Pat’s memories of East…
Memories of SPC school days from the 1950s
The SPC school uniform of former boarder Adrian McConnell’s (SPC 54-57, PY1958) was recently unearthed by family while searching for mementos to help celebrate the Old Boys’ 80th birthday celebrations recently. The school cap, cadet unit badge, jumper, scarf and school tie had been safely packed away in Adrian’s ‘memories’ box for years. Photos of Adrian’s prized…
Old Boys in the News – October 2019
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Old Collegian Jesse Farquhar (SPC 2007-10, PY2012) sharing his tips on what to do if you see a snake in this story here. Jesse and his twin brother Jules (SPC 2007-11, PY2012) have become known as snake catching experts, catching snakes in the Ballarat region for a number…
Engagements, Marriages & Births – October 2019
Congratulations to the following Old Collegians, who have recently become engaged, married or become parents. ENGAGEMENTS Congratulations to Cameron Ferguson (SPC 2007-12) and fiancée Lucy Brennan on their recent engagement. The happy couple are planning an April 2020 wedding in the Yarra Valley. MARRIAGES Congratulations to Tom Madden (SPC 1999-2004), pictured, and Georgie…