St Pat’s News
From the Archives
Over the past two years, I have been collecting names of Old Collegians who have served in the armed forces since WWII, in order to update our honour boards in the College Chapel. The following list has the names that I have received so far.I would be very happy to hear from other Old Collegians…
Tell us about your stories about SPC
St Patrick’s College’s 125th celebrations are fast approaching in 2018 and we would love to gather some candid memories from our many Old Collegians to help celebrate the occasion. So, we would be delighted to hear your stories, memories and anecdotes of your time at St Patrick’s -“ maybe a proud sporting or academic achievement,…
76th Annual Purton Oratory Awards
Congratulations to all the winners from the 76th Annual Purton Oratory Awards which were held at the College on September 8. Once again, judges were incredibly impressed by the quality of the public speaking on show. The winners were as follows: Ms Mary Purcell Debate: Ethan Jungbauer, Elijah Cross and Max Wakefield. Br H.T. Breach…
Old Boy in the News
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight recently, including: Jakob Baric (SPC 2008-2013) is urging Old Boys to lend support to his campaign to secure a $32,000 community grant for the Australian Youth Band. Jakob is a volunteer and performer in the Australian Youth Band (AYB), a not-for-profit internationally touring marching and concert band,…
The Shamrock – Edition 2 – is out now
The second edition of the College’s tri-annual magazine, The Shamrock, is hitting mailboxes now. The September edition features in-depth coverage of a number of major College functions including Mother’s Day, the MENtal Brekky, the Unsung Heroes and Legends Dinners, College overseas trips, SPC in Concert, the joint production of Les Miserables with Loreto College and…
MENtal Brekky a huge success
The College was delighted to host more than 220 guests for the inaugural MENtal Brekky on August 12, aiming to raise funds to support current students from families where someone is suffering mental health issues.- The attendees were especially privileged to hear from guest speaker and 2010 Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry who…
Headmaster’s Message – Boarding Precinct News
Dear Old Collegians of St Patrick’s College, It is with much excitement that I write with final confirmation that the planned construction of our new boarding precinct will proceed in 2017. This week, the board of Edmund Rice Education Australia (our College’s governing body) met to formally approve our planned $5.3m development which will secure…
Obituary for Fr Brendan Davey
It is with much sadness that St Patrick’s College learned of the passing of College Legend Fr Brendan Davey (SPC 1946-53) on August 9, aged 80 years at Nazareth House, Ballarat. Brendan Anthony Davey was born in Ballarat in 1935 as a loving son to the late Mick and Mattie and attended St Columba’s…
Coming Up – 2018 Year 7 Information Evening
St Patrick’s College 2018 Year 7 Information Evening All families are invited to attend the 2018 Year 7 Information evening to hear from the Headmaster, Mr John Crowley and Director of Junior School, Mr John Richards on the fantastic educational experiences awaiting your son at St Patrick’s College. The evening will be followed by a…
OCA Regional Dinners soon in Bendigo and Geelong
St Patrick’s College Old Collegian’s Association will be hosting regional dinners soon at Bendigo and Geelong. The Bendigo regional dinner is fast approaching on Monday, October 3, at The Foundry Hotel, in the Mercury Room, at 366 High Street, Bendigo at 7pm. Old Collegians are warmly invited to come along and enjoy a two-course meal…