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Thanking our Boarding Precinct Appeal donors
The College would like to sincerely thank our generous supporters of the Boarding Precinct Appeal. So far, we are well over a third of the way towards raising $1 million in a fundraising appeal, raising- over $400,000, towards the overall $7m build cost. While the build is moving rapidly and we look forward to opening…
Careers Update – December 6, 2017
Careers Update All career news, events and course information is available at the SPC Careers – Home Page including the latest Weekly Career News issue –
Middle School Report – December 6, 2017
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 our boys journey into manhood. The Middle School Staff…
Headmaster’s Message – December 6, 2017
Headmaster, Mr John Crowley, was delighted to welcome over 600 people to the St Patrick’s College Valedictory Dinner on Friday, November 24. Following is a transcript of the speech delivered by Mr Crowley to the graduating class of 2017, their families, friends and College staff. Headmaster Valedictory Speech – Wednesday 24 November, 2017 Good evening…
Statement regarding Archbishop Frank Little
St Patrick’s College, Ballarat will today remove the name of Old Collegian and former Archbishop of Melbourne Sir Thomas Francis (Frank) Little from a building which had been named in his honour and revoke his status as an inducted Legend of the College. These actions have been taken in response to yesterday’s findings into Case…
Where are they now – Fr John Monaghan (SPC1967-72)
The College reconnects with former boarder Fr John Monaghan (SPC 1967-72) who is still known by the nickname given to him by his SPC classmates all those years ago. “Coming to St Patrick’s College as an 11-year-old boarder was an immense change from growing up on a farm near Stawell and attending a…
Teaching and Learning Report – December 6, 2017
As we enter the final teaching days for 2017, it is appropriate to reflect on the significant work that has been done in the key area of teaching and learning at St Patrick’s this year. Our current Strategic Plan challenges all at St Patrick’s who have the shared responsibility for curriculum develop to remain focussed…
Where are they now – Chris Boadle (SPC 1997-2002)
The College reconnects with Chris Boadle (SPC 1997-2002) who is now working as a retail customer executive for NAB, but credits learning how to cook at St Patrick’s for helping him impress his now fiance Rhiarna with his special -‘SPC brand’ of homemade chicken and corn risotto. Where has life taken you since…
Where are they now – John McIver (SPC 1963-64)
The College reconnects with former boarder John McIver (SPC 1963-64) who remembers trying to keep warm in Kenny House in winter and also winning the coveted Purton Oratory. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving school I spent a year at ANU Canberra and then had various clerical…
Where are they now – Tony Brandenburg (1969-74)
The College reconnects with Tony Brandenburg (SPC 1969-74) who still has family involved with SPC and enjoys watching today’s students being challenged to grow up into fine young men. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After St Patrick’s and university I became a teacher and moved to Mildura. From there I changed…