St Pat’s News
Administration Report – October 20, 2016
2017 Subject Confirmation LettersThe 2017 subject confirmation letters for all current students in Years 8 -“ 11 have been mailed to all parents this week. If you have an enquiry about possible subject change requests for your son, contact the Director of Administration, Mr. Damian Kinnersly. Please be aware that not all change requests will…
Middle School Report – October 20, 2016
Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing the Middle School. During Week 6 of Term 4 (9/11 -“ 11/1) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition as part of the Year 9 Experiential Program. Your…
2018 Year 7 Information Evening – this Wednesday
St Patrick’s College 2018 Year 7 Information Evening – Wednesday 26 Oct 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…
Where Are They Now – Sean Balchin
The College reconnects with Sean Balchin (SPC 1986-90), who remembers his boarding time and rowing memories- fondly at St Patrick’s College. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving SPC I moved into a place of my own and got straight into work life, initially as a cabinet-making apprentice. I completed my…
College updating war honour boards
Over the past two years, College Archivist Catriona Banks has been collecting names of SPC’s Old Collegians who have served in the armed forces since WWII, in order to update- honour boards in the College Chapel. One Old Boy to recently get in touch and add his name to our records is Trenton (Trent) Prince…
The Harp Old Boys entertain special guests
-The Harp- St Pat’s Old Boys group met for lunch in late September and entertained some special guests. The group were pleased to welcome home on leave, Columban Priest Fr Chris Baker (SPC 1942-43), from Lima Peru, and his brother Fr Pat Baker (SPC 1952-55) from Manila, Philippines. Also present at the lunch were Bob…
Call soon for tenders for new Boarding Precinct
It is with much excitement that the College will, at the end of this month, officially call for tenders for the construction of its much-anticipated new Boarding Precinct. It is envisaged that building works will commence by the end of this year, if not early 2017 and it is anticipated that the building will be…
Old Boys in the News
Our Old Boys have been busy in the news lately, including: Congratulations to Victorian Bushrangers allrounder Matt Short (SPC 2008-13), pictured, who has been named captain of Australian Cricket development team to play senior South African team this week. To read more, go to this link– – This follows Matt’s recent stint vice-captain of the…
OCA Calendar of Events
Time to get your diaries out and pencil in these dates for an exciting calendar of OCA events planned in 2017. These events include the return of the revamped Golf Day, which will be known as the OCA MENtal Golf Day and will aim to raise awareness and funds for mental health and the College’s…
SPC Working Bee – We need your help!
St Patrick’s College is holding a Working Bee on Saturday, October 29 from 9am to 1pm to undertake important works to enhance the College’s beautiful gardens and surrounds, and we need your help!- Please consider joining us at the Working Bee as a volunteer and let’s make a difference together. Many hands make light work!…