St Pat’s News
John Michael Taffe (SPC 1948)
We have been notified of the passing of John Michael Taffe (SPC 1948) earlier this year on 23 March 2022. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Bernards Catholic Church in Belmont. John was the loving husband of Bridget and father of Michael, Brian and Paul and grandfather of six and cousin to Michael Taffe…
David John Clifton (SPC 1975-76, PY1977)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of old Collegian David John Clifton (SPC 1975-76, PY1977) on 23 October 2022 after an illness. David was the devoted and loving husband of Mary, treasured father and father-in-law of Sam (SPC 2002-07) and Shani, Nick (SPC 2004-09) and Kate and Andrew (SPC 2005-10) and Makala and…
Kevin Anthony Preston (SPC 1963-66, PY1968)
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Kevin Anthony Preston (SPC 1963-66, PY1968) on 8 September, 2022. Kevin was the brother of David (SPC 1958-62, PY1963), Leon (SPC 1959-64) and Carmel, and loving husband of Deta, adored father of five including Tim (SPC 1986-89, PY1991) and Sarah, Michael and Julie, Brock…
Kevin George Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949)
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian and SPC Legend Kevin George Renwick OAM (SPC 1946-47, PY1949) on 2 November 2022, aged 90 years. Kevin was remembered as “the hardest working many in the building industry” and a man before his time who gave so much to the community and…
Gerard McCarty (SPC 1963-65, PY1966)
We pass on our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Gerard McCarty (SPC 1963-65, PY1966) who passed away on 10 November, 2022 aged 72 years after a long illness. Gerard was remembered in this story here as a prominent sporting and community figure in Buninyong, where he was a player, best and fairest…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor End of Year Exams and Head Start This week students from Years 7-11 have been involved in completing their end of year exams and/or starting the Head Start program as they prepare for the 2023 school year. The end of year exams provide important opportunities for students to complete their…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie The VCE exams are completed for 2022 and we move into a new initiative at St Patrick’s College: the HeadStart program for every Year Level. Without a doubt, every new initiative will have its challenges in the implementation, but challenges are an essential dimension of…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Last night we farewelled our Class of 2022 at our Valedictory Cocktail Evening. The atmosphere was very positive as families took the time to catch up with each other after what has often been a six, or even 13 year, shared educational journey. A night like…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance P.A.C.C. Wrap Up On Wednesday this week we shared a pizza lunch in celebration of a wonderful year in the performing arts. We said goodbye to some valued staff and students who are leaving us next year, reflected on the success of 2022 and welcomed our incoming…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School The St Patrick’s College Middle School continues to be a significant and positive experience in the lives of each of our boys. We openly acknowledge that Year 9 is a time of significant change in the lives of adolescent boys and thus a vital time when…