St Pat’s News
Ancient China on Display at NGV in Melbourne
Visit ancient China during the holidays – at National Gallery of VictoriaOne of the many fascinating aspects of the study of Ancient China in Year Seven Humanities is the Terracotta Army. Rather than travelling to Xi’an in central China to witness these wonders, you only have to go as far as the National Gallery of…
Borrowing from the KRC
Borrowing from the KRC The colder months often lend themselves to curling up in a warm, comfortable spot and reading.- Borrowing in the KRC has never focused specifically on the -due date- of the book being returned, however, it may be an opportune moment to review for parents and students alike, the policies and procedures…
2021 Year 7 Enrolment and Scholarships at SPC
Enrolment for 2021 in Year 7 Application for enrolment to St Patrick’s College is now open for Year 7 in 2021.- For further information and to obtain a Prospectus, please contact Registrar Caitlin Bennett at cbennett@stpats.vic.edu.au Alternatively please click on the following link to view further information and download the Prospectus from the SPC website:…
1st XV Rugby – SPC 74 d BG 5
St Patrick’s College 1st XV vs Brighton Grammar (H) (25/05) Full time: 74 -“ 5 (HT 38-5) Try scorers: Tyrese Thompson (3), Ata Seu (2), Ethan Councillor (2), Jonny DeBono (2), Kenny O’Connor, Owen Pearse, Penalty Try Conversions: Hayce Alama (2/4), Kenny O’Connor (4/7) Overnight Saracens won a one-sided Gallagher Premiership semi-final against Gloucester, 44-19….
St Patrick’s College to induct three new Legends
Three fine Old Collegians of St Patrick’s College who have dedicated much of their lives to helping others will be honoured as Legends of the College at an Annual Celebration Dinner in August. The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Association (SPC-OCA) will honour the exemplary work of these men, while also announcing a Young Achiever…
Old Boys in the News – May 2019
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: – Old Collegian Andrew Jirik (SPC 1980-85) shares news of the Ballarat’s Catholic Diocese’s plans to donate $300,000 to the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) to help the service work with abuse survivors across the city in this recent news story. Andrew works as the Ballarat Diocese’s business…
Where are they now – Ryan Keating (SPC 1990-95)
The College recently reconnected with Ryan Keating (SPC 1990-94, PY1995), pictured with his son Jack, who is in Year 7 at SPC,– who has been working for Victoria Police for the last 11 years. Ryan has been based in Melbourne (CBD, Footscray, Sunshine, Ararat and Ballarat) is currently a Sergeant, based at Melton Uniform. …
1st XV rugby – SPC 26 d SKC 25
St Patrick’s College 1st XV 26 d St Kevin’s College 25 – May 18, 2019 Full time: 26 -“ 25 (HT 7-3) Try scorers: Ata Seu (2), Kenny O’Connor, Hayce Alama Conversions: Hayce Alama (3/4) There are not any more fitting words than those written by our Director of Marketing and Communications Paul Nolan who…
Director of Studies Update – May 16, 2019
Exam preparation With just a few weeks until the end of semester exams begin, on Tuesday June 4 for Years 10 and 11 students, all boys should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers are currently preparing information specific to each exam -“ the format, length, specific areas to be examined, equipment…
Senior School Report – May 17, 2019
Last night our Year 10s spent the night -sleeping rough- in an attempt to increase their empathy for the homeless.- A talk and video from Craig Schepsis (Ballarat Soup Bus) gave the boys some insight into the variety of causes of homelessness and the difficulties and vulnerabilities that follow on from this.- When children end…
