St Pat’s News
Pastoral Care Report – March 28, 2018
Year 10 Father Son Night -“ thank you!I would like to thank all fathers and mentors, and students, who attended our annual father son evening last week. It was a fantastic night, and a significant opportunity for both fathers and mentors, and students, to gain insight from the group discussions. These group discussions involved a…
Boarding Bulletin Board – March 28, 2018
News around the Boarding Precinct A huge thanks to the Boarders who gave up their Saturday morning to assist at the community event, Walk Off the War Within. WOTWW is a Memorial Walk for ex-SPC student and Firefighter, Nathan Shanahan and other Service Personnel who have unfortunately succumbed to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Participants are…
Information Technology Update – March 28, 2018
Microsoft Education Exchange Singapore 2018 Recently, our 1:1 eLearning Coordinator and Head of Information Technology, Ian Fernee, was invited by Microsoft to attend the Education Exchange recently held in Singapore. This was a great honour for Ian who is recognised as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert and is a leading exponent and innovator in…
Middle School Report – March 28, 2018
Next term, in the Middle School, we turn our attention to Naplan Testing, Semester One Examinations and the Melbourne Experience The Melbourne Experience Objectives include: Learn about different aspects of Melbourne History, Culture, Arts, Sport, Design and Innovation Learn how to use public transport How to navigate around the Melbourne CBD Develop teamwork and independence…
Director of Sport Report – March 28, 2018
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Old Boys in the News – March 2018
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: – Nathan Sobey (SPC 2008), pictured above, who we wish the best of luck as he- chases a NBL championship title dream- with the Adelaide Sixers- this weekend,- as well as congratulations for- his selection- in the Australian men’s basketball team- at next month’s Commonwealth Games….
Memories from Old Boy John Colbert (SPC 1944-47)
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting to Old Collegian John Colbert, pictured above in his 1947 Matriculation photo,- who was at the College on Saturday- March 17, joining in the festivities of the 125th anniversary celebrations. Born in 1930 into a farming family at Watchem, about 250-odd kilometres north-west of Ballarat, John boarded at…
Where are they now – Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52)
The College reconnects with College Legend Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52) who is busy writing his memoirs and shares some of his favourite memories of his time at SPC, including his friendly sporting rivalry with contemporary and fellow Brownlow Medallist, the late John James (SPC 1948-52). -After seven years at Villa Maria, Ballarat East, my…
Where are they now – Thomas Hoy (SPC 2008-13)
The College reconnects with Thomas Hoy (SPC 2008-13) who has returned to SPC this year teaching English, Humanities and International Studies. Thomas shares some of his favourite memories in the rowing team and which teachers inspired him at school. Age: 23 Favourite hobbies: Art, carpentry, video games and movies Favourite food:…
Where are they now – Steven Crowe (SPC 1994-99)
The College reconnects with Steven Crowe (SPC 1994-99) whose successful accounting career got kickstarted with the help of one of his SPC teachers. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since finishing at SPC, I studied at Ballarat University and worked as accountant with my father Bryan at Kearney and Crowe. When the…