St Pat’s News
Adair, Alexander Alphonsus
ADAIR, Alexander AlphonsusSPC 1904-1913DoB:– – – – – – 1895, East Ballarat, VICFather:- – – – – – Alexander James Adair, a linotape operatorMother:- – – Sarah Ann, nee BenningtonAlexander started at St Patrick’s College as a nine year old boy. He- was a day student who lived at 17 Hotham Street, Ballarat.In his final…
Students win scout awards
Congratulations are in order for three current St Patrick’s College students who have recently been honoured with prestigious scouting awards. Year 9 students Samuel Geddes, Isaac Muller and Emmett Murphy were presented with the Australian Scout Medallion on Saturday, May 9 in a presentation attended by hundreds of people across Victoria. Samuel is a member…
Under 13 rugby report – May 30, 2015
Under 13 v Brighton Grammar With a couple of strong runners, Brighton Grammar proved too strong for our U13 team playing at home. As I have already articulated with enough clarity where we let ourselves down on the day, I thought it would be more constructive in this report to focus instead on what we…
Under 14 rugby report – May 30, 2015
Under 14 v Brighton Grammar A home game was very welcome this week despite two very impressive performances against Melbourne Grammar and Scotch College where we had scored a total of 77 points and only conceded 10. – The worry going into this week’s game was that complacency could cost us against a side that…
Under 16 rugby report – May 30, 2015
Under 16 v St Kevin’s College U16’s travelled to SKC on Saturday to play the top of the table team that were coming off a massive win against Scotch 69-0. Given the number of Year 9’s in our team it was always going to be a tough ask for us to get up and win….
1st XV report – May 30 – SPC lt St Kevin’s College
St Patrick’s College 1stXV vs. St Kevin’s College- Fulltime -“ 3-48 (HT 3-31) Penalty -“ Joshua Coward Opportunity. Today’s game against three-time consecutive Div I premiers St Kevin’s provided an opportunity against the Victorian schoolboy rugby -‘benchmark’. Seven premierships in the past ten years of competition highlight rugby -‘pedigree’ and a well-run program. Newcomers in…
2015 Night of Homelessness
St Patrick’s College Year 10 students have learned first-hand what it’s like to be homeless in Ballarat after participating in the College’s annual Night of Homelessness last Thursday night. Around 260 students arrived with their warmest winter clothers and were issued with a light blanket in the College’s canteen area before being told to try…
Open letter from Student leaders – May 29, 2015
To all members of the broader St Patrick’s College and Ballarat communities, and especially to the many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. As a student body we are well aware of the events currently unfolding in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse being heard in Ballarat. The details revealed…
Headmaster’s Message – May 29, 2015
Dear Student, Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Patrick’s College, Throughout last week at the Royal Commission, I have heard some heartbreaking stories, including those of past students, who suffered sexual abuse during their time at St Patrick’s College. I have been deeply saddened and shocked by what I have heard. At the same time,…
Wellbeing Report – May 29, 2015
I hope you will have a chance for a break from the usual routine over the upcoming long weekend. With the middle of the year approaching, winter settling in it is important that everyone takes care of themselves and those around them. We notice it in some of the boys when they lose a bit…