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Mission Report – October 12, 2017
Welcome back to the joy and adventures of Term 4, 2017. Though every term has its own routines and patterns we must remember that each year is a unique and unrepeatable experience. The long serving staff that are very familiar with what will occur over the next weeks are renewed and invigorated by the knowledge…
KRC Update – October 12, 2017
VCE Exam study VCE subjects are supported by a range of resources suggested by teachers and VCAA. These are all accessible via VCE subject pages created by the KRC. These can be found at http://vceresources.stpats.vic.edu.au/ There are ample places to study before school, we open at 8.00, and after school, we close at 5.00. There…
SPC Old Boys Make Cricket History
History was made this week when two Old Collegians were selected to play in the Victorian one-day cricket team at the same time. Matt Short (SPC 2008-13) and Blake Thomson (SPC 2010-15) played for the Bushrangers together twice – on Tuesday against a Cricket Australia XI and on Thursday against South Australia. In the match…
Old Collegian Colin Gregson (SPC 1910-11)
Whatever happened to Colin Leslie Gregson, Service Number 561? – Colin Gregson (SPC 1910-1911) was an old collegian who volunteered for service in WWI. Although his war service record was easy to find, and formed part of the research for the College publication, Our Bravest, released in 2015, like some returned soldiers, it was not…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – September 2017
BIRTHS Congratulations to Leigh and Jo McKee (current staff members) on the birth of Jack William McKee, who was born on September 18 at 9.05pm weighing 7lb 4oz. Apparently, he’s the spitting image of his Dad! – –
Old Collegians tackle Kokoda together
A group of SPC Old Collegians from 1990 tackled the Kokoda Track together recently. The group, pictured above, included- Stefan Seketa (1985-90), Michael Hughes (1987-90), Mark Bond (1988-90), Robert Calnon (1985-90), Paul Barry (1987-90)- and- Paul Fogarty (1988-90).- We thank the men for sharing the trip with us, and Stefan Seketa writes about their –…
Where are they now – James Fahey (SPC 2007-12)
The College reconnects with James Fahey (SPC 2007-12) who is a doctor and has been a regular guest speaker at the annual SPC Careers Expo, sharing his knowledge with our current students interested in medicine. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I graduated from SPC in 2012. I completed my Bachelor…
Where are they now – Jason Gigliotti (SPC 1984-89)
The College recently reconnected with Jason Gigliotti (SPC 1984-89) who enjoyed the many relationships he shared at SPC during his time. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After finishing Year 12 in 1989, I went fruit picking. It was a great break away and helped save for the first car. I…
Where are they now – Brian Dillon (SPC 1954-57)
The College reconnect with Brian Dillon (SPC 1954-57) who remembers being led by a magnificent group of Brothers who upheld their vows and gave exemplary leadership and example in every way. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving St Patrick’s with the Leaving certificate, I began a pharmacy apprenticeship which I…
Where our they now – Brendon Stahl (SPC 1960-62)
The College reconnects with former boarder Brendon Stahl (SPC 1960-62) who remembers being told by Br (Bill) O’Malley that he was -as silly as the train that went up the middle of the main street of Wycheproof-.- Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I joined the State Bank of Victoria in Wycheproof…