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Senior School Report – August 11, 2016
During the school holidays, year 11 student Charlie Pollard took part in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter’s six-day Adrian Meade Dairy Innovation Program, along with eleven other students selected by interview from around WCB’s milk supply region. The program started at the WCB factory looking at milk processing, the product range, quality assurance, transport and logistics…
Football Report – August 11, 2016
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Director of Sport Report – August 11, 2016
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College mourns passing of Fr Brendan Davey
It is with much sadness that St Patrick’s College has learned of the passing of College Legend Fr Brendan Davey (SPC 1946-53) this week. Brendan Davey was born in Ballarat in 1935, and attended St Columba’s Primary School in Ballarat North, and St Patrick’s College Ballarat, where he was a prefect in 1953. – In…
Headmaster’s Message – August 10, 2016
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends and Students of St Patrick’s College, Last week, I was constantly reminded of what a special and vibrant place St Patrick’s College is! The week commenced with the spectacular SPC in Concert at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. Featuring a showcase of the many and varied ensembles at St Patrick’s College,…
Boarding Report – August 10, 2016
A number of our boarders have experienced disappointment recently, with defeats for our 1st XVIII football side in the Herald Sun Shield Grand Final, and our 1st XV rugby side in the VSRU Semi Final. Our boarders are a resilient group and have rebounded in the finest fashion. It is in defeat or disappointment that…
Old Boys at the Herald Sun Shield games
A large number of our Old Boys, including current AFL Collingwood fullback Nathan Brown (SPC 2002-07) proudly donned the green, white and blue and turned out to cheer- St Patrick’s College during the Herald Sun Shield finals campaign. While it was a loss of the narrowest of margins in the Herald Sun Shield Grand Final…
Exciting news for our Boarding Precinct project
St Patrick’s College’s vision for an exciting new $5 million boarding precinct is gaining momentum. The college has recently received approval from the Ballarat City Council for this exciting major plan, which aims to ensure the long-term future of boarding in first-class, custom-built facilities for generations to come. The College will advertise for tenders shortly…
2016 Flanagan Art Prize – Gala Launch Countdown
Talented young artist Josh Muir (SPC 2004-09) is one of the finalists in the 2016 NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition which will be hosted by St Patrick’s College. Josh, 24, was the brains behind the giant animated projections onto the National Gallery of Victoria during this year’s White Night Melbourne. The young artist has excelled with…
Old Boys help at College Careers Expo
Experienced MICA paramedic Sean Duggan (SPC 1986-1991) was one of the many Old Boys to share their career knowledge at the St Patrick’s College’s recent Senior School Careers Expo. Sean now works for Ambulance Victoria and his connection with the College continues with son, Thomas, currently attending SPC and studying in Year 9. Sean was…