St Pat’s News
2020 VCE Visual Arts and Technology Showcase
The College’s annual VCE Visual Arts and Technology Showcase exhibition is yet another event victim of the ongoing COVID crisis, meaning our top students are denied the opportunity to present their completed works to family and friends in the OCA Pavilion. However, we have reimagined the annual Showcase in this digital environment and now invite…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Last week saw the Year 9 boys engaging in their Challenge Days activities which included a hike and BBQ at the top of Mt Buninyong, the Victoria Park Experience which included a 10km hike with a weighted backpack, an orienteering challenge, tent set up and Trangia…
EREA Announcement regarding Acting Principal Mr Stephen Hill
We warmly invite you to read an announcement below from Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director of Edmund Rice Education Australia regarding Acting Principal Mr Stephen Hill: November 6, 2020 Dear St Patrick’s College Community, I am pleased to share with you the recent announcement made on behalf of Tasmanian Archbishop Julian Porteous, of the appointment of…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Yesterday we marked the last day of classes for our Year 12 students. I trust it was a long and positive day for them all. While we are restricted in what we can do, I am grateful to the many staff and students who gave a…
Register your business on SPC Business Directory App for free
Over 150 businesses with SPC connections are now listed on our SPC Business Directory App. Check out the business directory if you need an electrician, landscaper, dentist or handyman and support the many various businesses, all with SPC connections. They may be current parents, past parents or Old Collegians – but it has never been…
Acting Principal’s Message
By Acting Principal, Mr Stephen Hill Last day of classes for Year 12 Yesterday marked a significant milestone in the academic life of the Year 12 class of 2020 – their last day of timetabled classes! We all know and understand that our Year 12 boys have experienced a year like no other in recent…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken Lots on in the KRC We have seen the KRC utilised by a variety of groups over the past fortnight. As part of the ongoing WIRED (Wide Interest Reading English Development) and to coincide with Book Week, the KRC hosted a virtual author talk with…
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 4 Week 4
Boarding Bulletin Board
News around the Boarding Precinct Congratulations to our year 12 cohort who are finishing their classes this week, preparing for the commencement of their exam period. We could never have predicted this year and the resilience of this cohort, between extended holidays, remote learning and onsite learning, our year 12 Boarding Students have done the…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie This week we farewelled our Year 12 students. At the end of their time at the College, we might ask the question posed by the College’s public claim: Are they great men? On Thursday we welcomed our College Patron, Bishop Paul Bird, and our College Chaplain, Fr Eladio…
