St Pat’s News
Where are they now – Damian Goss (SPC 1953-62)
The College recently reconnected with Damian Goss (SPC 1953-62) who started as a shy seven-year-old and spent 10 years boarding at SPC. He says the experience taught him about being part of one big family and the paramount and enduring importance of keeping in contact, caring for each other and valuing each other. …
Where are they now – James Gilchrist (SPC 1983-88)
The College reconnects with James Gilchrist (SPC 1983-88), who returned to the College for his recent 30-Year Class Reunion. James’ passion for SPC runs deep as the author of the highly-respected book “Wednesday Warriors” about SPC’s 1st XVIII Football team. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After finishing in 1988, I obtained…
Where are they now – Noel Forster (SPC 1963-68)
The College reconnects with Noel Forster (SPC 1963-68) who came from Perth to attend our special St Patrick’s Day Luncheon in March, marking 125 years of education at St Patrick’s College. Noel share his fondest memories of his time as a day student at SPC in the 60s. Where has life taken you…
Where are they now – Paul Tatireta (SPC 1963-66)
The College reconnects with Paul Tatireta (SPC 1963-66), who came from the Pacific island of Kiribati and still describes his SPC stay as -the best and most memorable years- of his life. Tell us about your time at SPC? I arrived in Australia in 1963 from Kiribati (an island nation in the central…
Where are they now – LeRoy Hand (SPC 1993-98)
The College recently reconnected with LeRoy Hand (SPC 1993-98) who is working in the flourishing techospitality industry and is excited about his son is following in his footsteps at St Patrick’s College. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since completing Year 12 at SPC in 1998, life has taken me on many…
Where are they now – Brendan Foran (SPC 1990-91)
The College reconnects with Brendan Foran (SPC 1990-91) who is working in his greatest role so far as CEO of Greening Australia, a large environmental organization which aims to tackle the problems that the rest of the world has abandoned. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Life has been interesting since leaving…
Wellbeing Report – June 7, 2018
Contact details There are times when we will need to contact you, including on the day if your child is absent and you haven’t informed the school as to why. Do we have your most up to date contact details?- If not, please contact the school on 5331 1688 so we can update our records….
St Patrick’s College Winter Appeal
St Patrick’s College Winter Appeal The annual Winter Appeal will be commencing on Tuesday the 12th, next week, and will run into the first two weeks of Term 3. This is a significant event in the calendar in terms of Social Justice. We are encouraging parents and students alike to donate non-perishable food items, sanitary…
2018 MENtal Brekky guest speaker announced
It is with great excitement that the College can announce our guest speaker for the third annual 2018 MENTal Brekky, run under the auspices of the Chris Yeung Fund and the SPC Foundation, which will be held in the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association Pavilion from 7am on Friday, October 19. Former AFL player…
Year 8 Japanese Program – Taiko, Manga and Kendo
Year 8 Japanese program -“ Taiko drumming, Manga drawing and Kendo As part of our year 8 Japanese program, the year 8 students of Japanese are learning about traditional Japanese arts, hobbies and sports. In April, our students had the chance to learn taiko drumming from Kiyomi Calwell, the owner of the Tyke-Oh company. She…