St Pat’s News
Where are they now – Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54)
The College reconnects with former boarder Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54) who spent 60-plus years as a highly-regarded doctor in Leongatha. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I left St Patrick’s College and went to Melbourne University’s Newman College from 1955 to 1960 where I got my medical MBBS degree. I was a…
Where are they now – James Lamb (SPC 2000-05)
The College reconnects with James Lamb (SPC 2000-05) who is combining a love of horseracing and journalism into the ultimate dream job. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I finished at SPC in 2005 and moved to Melbourne the following year to study journalism at Monash University Caulfield. After completing my…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – March 2018
Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS Tom Ryan (SPC 2000-05) and Hayley Tippett are delighted to announce their engagement on Christmas Eve. – MARRIAGES We wish Brendan Penhall (SPC 1995-99, PY2000) and Kate Stapleton all the best for the wedding on April 6 in Brisbane. David Salter (SPC 1988-93),-…
JOBS FILE – March 2018
JOB OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SPC OLD COLLEGIANS: 4 DAY BRICKLAYING WORK READY PROGRAM: Ideal for school leavers, unemployed or career change candidates, this 4 Day Bricklaying Work Ready Program runs every 3-4 weeks at Federation University – TAFE Divsion in Moyle Street, Ballarat. Run by the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF), the…
An Old Boy’s speech 48 years in the making
This is a full transcript of Peter Mackey’s (SPC 1966-70) speech given at the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association’s St Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Saturday March 17, 2018. – SPEECH TITLE: –If you cannot be a good example then serve as a horrible warning.- – – – – – – – – – –…
Social Justice – College Fundraising
College Fundraising Boys have been encouraged over the recent weeks to donate for two of our annual fundraisers: Project Compassion, and the Easter Egg Drive. St Patrick’s College has developed a strong relationship with Caritas Australia over time through the ongoing support of the school community. Each year, students generously contribute to Project Compassion- an…
Teaching and Learning Report – March 16, 2018
For 125 years we have been working with boys to help them achieve academic success. This classroom has seen some spring through the door while others have entered a little less enthusiastically. Although a lot has changed in 125 years, many core aspects, like literacy and numeracy, are still essential elements of a boy’s education….
Mission Report – March 15, 2018
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new. (2 Cor 5:17) Our annual celebration of St Patrick’s Day experienced newness as Fr Justine Driscoll, Vicar General of Ballarat and Fr Anthony Nagothu our College Chaplain, led us in the Eucharist. Gathered around…
Celebrations Commence for 125th Anniversary
Celebrations for the College’s 125th Anniversary officially commenced today with a symbolic gathering of students in the front gardens where a 125 year commemorative photo was taken. The entire Ballarat community is encouraged to join St Patrick’s College tomorrow, Saturday March 17, to celebrate the historic school’s 125th– anniversary celebrations. Among the highlights on the…
Acting Headmaster’s Message – March 16, 2018
We finished this week by gathering together as a school community to celebrate the feast day of our patron, the great St Patrick. Our celebrations commenced with all students and staff assembling in front of the College Chapel and Kennedy House for a 125th year commemorative photograph (with a number of students forming a very…