St Pat’s News
Where are they now – Dr Peter Morris (SPC 1949-55)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian and much-loved former SPC teacher Dr Peter Morris (SPC 1949-55) who has shared some of the highlights of his career and fondest moments at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving SPC in 1955, I attended the University of Melbourne and was fortunate…
Where are they now – Julian Prendergast (SPC 1979-84)
The College recently reconnected with former day student Julian Prendergast (SPC 1979-84) who has carved out a successful career in the financial services and agriculture industry, and is now Area Manager of Western Victoria for Elders. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I haven’t strayed too far from Ballarat, having worked…
Moving tribute to Old Boy Danny Frawley
Old Collegian Tom O’Keane (SPC 2012-2017) shares a moving article that he wrote as part of his studies as a second year journalism student at Melbourne’s La Trobe University on the tragic passing of fellow Old Boy Danny Frawley (SPC 1976-79, PY1981) and Danny’s enormous impact on the wider community. Vale Danny Frawley Danny ‘Spud’…
2020 College Captain presents first address to assembly
Will Rothe, the incoming 2020 College Captain, presented his first full address to the College Community at the final full school assembly for 2019 which was held in the Br W. T. O’Malley Sports Centre on Tuesday, October 29. Following is a full transcript of Will’s speech: “Good morning invited guests, staff and fellow Paddy…
Obituaries
St Patrick’s College honours those Old Boys who have sadly left us and recognises their contribution to the life of the College and to broader society in general: 2020: We pass on our sincere sympathy to Old Collegian Noel Sheehan (SPC 1964-70) and his family on the passing of his brother Stan on December 1….
Message from V/Line re: planned disruptions on the Ballarat train line
V/Line Planned Disruptions to Ballarat Train Line 19-24 October Coaches will replace Ballarat trains between Melton and Melbourne due to works taking place near Southern Cross Station. Students can plan their journey using the temporary timetable on the V/Line website https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/e36d9acd-c987-40cf-88fc-78e751255596/Ballarat-temporary-timetable 9 November – 1 December Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey…
Senior School Report – October 18, 2019
Unit 3/4 Practice Exams, September/October Holidays As is always the case, Term 4 seems to be moving rapidly, especially for our Year 12s. There is much to do in the term. Most of our Year 12s came in and did their practice exams in the holidays. They are now using their feedback to improve their…
Year 10 Mindshop Excellence Work Experience Program 2019
Year 10 Mindshop Excellence Work Experience program 2019 Mindshop Excellence is a structured five-day work experience program involving a small group of Year 10 students who were placed with the host organisation, Ballarat City Council, where they were given a real problem to solve for the Council during the week. Along with students from other…
Wellbeing Report – October 18, 2019
Avenue of Honour On Sunday October 13 at the Arch of Victory our new College Captain, Will Rothe and one of our Vice Captain’s Max Waller represented the College at a memorial service for the 32 Ballarat men who were killed 100 years ago at Passchendaele, Belgium. Among those killed were Bryon Fitzgerald Nicholas, Thomas…
Headmaster’s Message – October 18, 2019
Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students of St Patrick’s College, It is with great energy and excitement that I write my first Crest article for Term 4. As everyone will be aware, I have been away for the past two Terms: Term 2 as leave, and Term 3 as Acting EREA Regional Director for the…