St Pat’s News
John Szewczuk (SPC 1969-71)
We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Old Collegian John Szewczuk (SPC 1969-71) on November 4, 2021. John, affectionately known as “Wossel”, was enjoying retirement with his family in Robinvale after operating a table grape business up until about 12 months ago. Some would remember catching up with John at the Emerald…
Cavan Joseph Bolger (SPC 1945-52)
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Cavan Joseph Bolger (SPC 1945-52) who passed away on October 31, 2021 in Melbourne, aged 89 years. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Hawthorn on November 5. Cavan was the only child of Patrick and Catherine Bolger and was the…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Once associated with a fun card game, the word “snap” has taken on a whole new significance in the relation to the lockdowns of 2021. While we were better prepared for the disruptions caused by the rapid change from onsite classes to learning from home and…
Acting Deputy Principal and Senior School Report
by Acting Deputy Principal and Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum On Sunday evening we farewelled our Class of 2021 at our inaugural Valedictory Cocktail Party. This opportunity presented itself when we were endeavouring to put on some sort of function or dinner at short notice, having been notified restrictions might be easing. …
Where are they now – Mick Kenna (SPC 1964-70)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Michael (Mick) Kenna (SPC 1964-70) who is enjoying his retirement after spending his working life in education. Mick has many fond memories of his time at SPC after arriving from St James in Sebastopol, including making new friends, jerks on the handball courts and the huge cream buns…
New Multi-Purpose Centre one step closer with planning permit awarded
St Patrick’s College’s new Multi-Purpose Centre is one step closer with the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning in consultation with the City of Ballarat last week awarding a Planning Permit for the project. The new, state of the art facility has moved to the Tender stage with work expected to commence in the…
Where are they now – Paul Huggett (SPC 1988-93)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Paul Huggett (SPC 1988-93) who has been a social worker for over two decades and credits the extraordinary support of a former staff member during his student days when he needed it the most. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving St Pat’s I…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken We have had a busy run up to the end of the year with many students in, finalising tasks, classes in using the open spaces and larger tables, and lots of students in borrowing reading for WIRED and the up-and-coming extended holiday break. The KRC Team…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor End of Year Celebrations and Thoughts If it was suggested to me or anyone else for that matter at the beginning of 2021 that we would experience several lockdowns and therefore, periods of remote learning during the year, I would not have believed them! 2021 has been an extraordinary year…
Where are they now – Peter Mackey (SPC 1966-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Peter Mackey (SPC 1966-1970), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 earlier this year. The cohort was due to celebrate their 50-Year Reunion at the College this year, however their celebrations have now been…