St Pat’s News
Mission Report – August 22, 2019
At our recent whole College Mass College Chaplain Fr Vincent Long Pham offered the Catholic vision in an accessible and persuasive image. At our staff formation day, Fr Jorge de Chavez also made clear the decisive choice of the Christian life -“ are we with Jesus in faith and love? Our staff Mass was also…
SPC in Concert a Musical Success!
SPC in Concert Review On Thursday August 15, the air was buzzing with expectation as the musicians of St Patrick’s College gathered to perform at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. The concert showcased the wonderful talents of the boys performing as soloists and in groups. This year, the theme of the concert highlighted great Australian…
2020 Student Council announced
St Patrick’s College is excited to announce its new student leaders who will fill the crucial roles on the Student Council for 2020. Acting Headmaster – Wellbeing Mrs Elizabeth Ryan said she was incredibly impressed by the qualities of candidates who applied for a role as a student leader. “Following a lengthy process of student…
1st XI Soccer report – August 14, 2019
St Patrick’s Seniors 9 defeated St Patrick’s Reserves 0 GOALS: Jordan Armstrong 4, Alex Baker 4, Tyson Strachan BEST: Alex Baker, Jordan Armstrong, Flynn Squire, Maxx Hofler, Jordan Lauton, Patrick Heagney, Connor Gaffney, Tyson Strachan, Kale Huggett BEST RESERVES: Tom Latrobe, Matthew Layton, Brandon Radic, Declan Andrew, Hugh Ollerenshaw, Jack Carey What a fantastic contest…
VSRU 1st XV 2019 Rugby Grand Final
St Patrick’s College 1st XV vs St Kevin’s College (H) (VSRU Grand Final) (10/08) Full time:– SKC 29 d SPC 5 (HT 24 -“ 0) Try scorers: Tarquin Schreenan Conversions: Ethan Jessop (0/1) – Firstly, I would like to congratulate our opponents and this year’s 2019 VSRU Premiers. St Kevin’s again highlighted the strength of…
Where are they now – Peter Tehan (SPC 1968-71)
The College recently reconnected with Peter Tehan (SPC 1968-71, PY1973) who has enjoyed a rich and rewarding career in advertising and marketing and has recently gone into business with another SPC Old Collegian. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I finished my last two years schooling at St Joseph’s College Geelong as my…
Edmund Rice Camps Victoria Appeal
Over many decades, members of our community have been intimately involved in the successful running of Edmund Rice Camps around Australia. Many Old Collegians have donated their time to volunteer at the camps which aim to provide much-needed respite for disadvantaged children and families in a warm, caring environment. The demand for Edmund Rice Camps…
Acting Co-Headmaster – Wellbeing Message
As Week 4 draws to an end, one can declare that Term 3 is well and truly in -‘full swing’. Our Parent/Teacher/Student meeting occurred last Tuesday, and special thanks goes to all the parents who braved the cold in order to meet and discuss their sons’ academic endeavours. Senior School subject selection interviews are completed…
Boarding Bulletin Board – August 9, 2019
News around the Boarding Precinct Good luck to our Boarders and the 1stXV Rugby team as they compete on Saturday in the VSRU State Grand Final against St Kevin’s College. The team have worked hard all season and it has been a credit to the boarders and coaching staff to achieve all they have in…
Teaching and Learning Report – August 9, 2019
2019 Semester One- Chris Nolan Academic Awards The College community gathered this week for the annual presentation of the 2019 Semester One Chris Nolan Awards. Established in 2008, they acknowledge the academic excellence of individual students. To receive a Chris Nolan Award, a boy must be in the top 15% of his year level. This…