St Pat’s News
Old Collegians – Births, Engagements and Marriages
Our SPC community has had plenty of exciting news recently:– BIRTHSWill Austin (SPC 2010-14), pictured,- and his partner welcomed a baby boy, Jidah Troy, on August 5.Geoff Brodie (current staff -“ Director of Mission) and- wife Tess have welcomed their ninth child, a beautiful baby girl, Philippa May into the family. Geoff and Tess’ eldest…
Where are they now – Kain Ford (2009-10)
The College reconnects with Kain Ford (SPC 2009-10), who has been busy since leaving SPC, opening up his own online marketing agency, setting up a clothing brand with a fellow Old Collegian and is signed up to play in the QAFL this season. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St…
Where are they now – Nathan Porter (1992-97)
The College reconnects with Nathan Porter (SPC 1992-97), who is looking forward to catching up with his old classmates at- his 20-Year (1997) Class Reunion in May. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Life over the last 20 years has had many twists and turns. In a nutshell, the first 10…
A “Jirik” returns after three decades
After 31 years a -Jirik- has returned to St Patrick’s College. Adam Jirik, son of Andrew Jirik (1980 -1985) commenced Year 7 in the green, white and blue this year.- Andrew relocated with his family to Ballarat at the start of the year; Adam’s twin sister commenced at Loreto Ballarat (Tess spent Years 5 and…
Headmaster’s Message – February 10, 2017
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends, and Students of St Patrick’s College, Year 7 and 9 Information Evening What a busy start to Term 1! I was absolutely delighted to see the number of parents and carers who were present at the recent Years 7 and 9 information evenings. I believe we had nearly 100% of Year…
Junior School Report – February 9, 2017
The school year has started smoothly in the St Patrick’s College Junior School. The new Year 7 students have entered the College with a good degree of enthusiasm and eagerness to get involved in the College and all it has to offer. Our teachers have worked for many hours to ensure that curriculum, class groups,…
Mission Report – February 9, 2017
May I offer you a joyful welcome to the new year at St Patrick’s College. In a special way I welcome our new families for 2017. As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition we are guided by our Touchstones. Gospel spiritualty Liberating education Inclusive community Justice and solidarity In 2017 we shall have…
Wellbeing Report – February 9, 2017
Dear Parents, Welcome back to 2017. I hope your families are well and you have had a chance to spend time with your sons over the break. The greatest gift a parent can give to a child is time. St Patrick’s New Pastoral Care Program This year begins an exciting stage in the continuing social…
Administration Report – February 9, 2017
Student Individual and Class Photos Photographs were taken by David Torrington- MSP Photography on Thursday February 9 for the vast majority of boys. For the Year 7 boys who were- at camp on the day of the photographs and students who were absent for individual photographs an alternative time has been arranged on Friday February…
Director of Sport Sports Report – February 9, 2017
Please click on– this link for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
