St Pat’s News

Middle School Report – September 6, 2018

Debating offers the invitation to develop skills for all aspects of life, as it requires participants to work together thinking about issues from multiple viewpoints. However, its greatest asset is its push to develop the ability to confidently speak publicly in front of others. In this sense, debating offers the opportunity to develop a person…

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College Shop Report – September 6, 2018

SALE SALE SALE SALE- – 10% discount on school shorts until Friday 21 September Boys can wear shorts in Term 4. The College Shop will be closed the first week of the holidays but will reopen on Monday October 1. Anyone who purchased a WISE SCHOOLS suit coat from us- at the start of year…

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Engagements, Marriages and Births – September 2018

Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS We congratulate Janelle Spierings (current staff) and her partner Jason on the news of their recent engagement. – BIRTHS Congratulations to Ben Stott (SPC 1993-97, PY1998) and Anna on the arrival of Max Alexander on September 4, a brother to Will and Jack….

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Where are they now – Peter Conheady (SPC 1986-88)

The College recently reconnected with former boarder Peter Conheady (SPC 1986-88), pictured with his family, wife Donna and daughters Maggie and Sophie,– who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with his former classmates at his recent 30-Year Class Reunion. Peter shares many of his memories of SPC and boarding life.   Where has life taken…

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Where are they now – Bill Bell (SPC 1951-57)

The College recently reconnected with Bill Bell (SPC 1951-57, PY1958), who was inducted as a College Legend in 2002 for his services to the hospitality industry as publican of South Melbourne’s Bell’s Hotel. Bill is a great supporter of SPC and regularly attendee of OCA events.-   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?…

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Where are they now – Jack Lewis (SPC 2010-15)

The College recently reconnected with Jack Lewis (SPC 2010-15) who fondly remembers his time at SPC and the lessons that he learnt.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I am currently working at Coles supermarket and studying a degree in business management.   What are your fondest memories of your time at…

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Where are they now – Sam Martin (SPC 2001-06)

The College recently reconnected with Sam Martin (SPC 2001-06), pictured left with his “little” brother Charles (SPC 2006-2010)– at his wedding last year, who is mixing his greatest loves in mining and wine and hopes to be launching his own wine label in the near future.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?…

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Senior School Report – August 23, 2018

Commiserations to our footballers, beaten by a very good team from St Bernard’s last Saturday.- They can be proud of their efforts on the day and on making yet another Herald Shield final.- I can congratulate Howard Clark on a wonderful 18 years as coach, he has been a marvellous mentor in more than football…

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Nude Food Day – by Jude Jeandet Year 12

Nude Food Day -“ written by Jude Jeandet, Year 12 Student We have only been given one Earth to live on and care for. If we fail to protect this precious gift, then future generations will not be so lucky. Our society’s unnecessarily high levels of waste are having major adverse effects on our planet….

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Boarding Bulletin Board – August 23, 2018

Boarding Bulletin Board (T3) News around the Boarding Precinct The result may not have gone the way we would have hoped, but we are extremely proud of the Boarders and the 1st XVIII football team who represented the College at the 2018 Herald Sun Shield Football Grand Final. Josh Chatfield (12) was named best on…

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