St Pat’s News
Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87) who passed away suddenly on 21 May 2022. Matthew was a loving husband to Narelle, and a devoted father to Sasha (14), Alex (12) & Lochie (9). He was also the younger brother of Bryan (SPC 1977-78, PY1979). Matthew’s…
Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947) who passed away suddenly and peacefully on 21 May, 2022, aged 92 years. Con was very well known to the locals, operating a very successful dairy farm in Dalvui Lane, Noorat with his brother Jack (SPC 1948-50….
St Pat’s Solar Panels Make a Major Difference!
As part of our Catholic Mission, St Patrick’s College shares a commitment to the care of our common home, the planet. Pope Francis calls us to work together to protect God’s creation. In November 2020 installation was completed on 306 solar panels on the Senior School’s Wilding Wing and Boarding precinct. Last month our solar asset supplier,…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 2 Week 7
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Year 8 Camp – Lady Northcote Last week saw the whole Year 8 cohort, plus 23 staff, venture to Lady Northcote YMCA Camp, near Bacchus Marsh, for two nights. This is the first time SPC has visited this venue for a camp, and what a successful,…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Our Year 10s and 11s are currently doing exams and Year 12s will have a significant number of SACs to do over these next few weeks. Assessments can be a stressful time. It is OK and even a bit normal to feel stressed and anxious as…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie The Season of Easter ended last Sunday with the Celebration of Pentecost. As the Missal suggests The coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles at Pentecost marks the beginning of the time of the Church. Filled with the Spirit, the apostles preach in many languages…
Director of Curriculum
From the Director of Curriculum, Mr Damian Kinnersly 2022 End of Semester 1 Statement of Attainment Reports Semester One Statement of Attainment reports will be available from 4:00pm (Friday, July 15) via PAM. An explanation of the terms used for the report, work habits and practices can be found on the home page in PAM…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert We’ve cleared the halfway mark of the term and entered the winter season. Wednesday and Thursday mornings were cold yet somewhat magical, with frost covering the school grounds like a winter wonderland. Many of the boarding community are hanging on by the skin of their fingernails, looking to…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor The EREA Touchstones St Patrick’s College is proudly a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. As a member of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) we are informed by the Touchstones which are the bedrock or framework of all EREA schools. As an EREA school, our Touchstones provide a direction…