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In Memory – Geoffrey Hoare
Respected former Magistrate Geoffrey Hoare (SPC 1947-49) died on June 22 after a long battle with MND (Motor Neurone Disease). Geoff was a boarder from Horsham and had three sisters, Geraldine, Pauline and Denise. Geoff is pictured- here with his sister,- Pauline,- who was the first woman to become a Cabinet minister and- part of…
Where Are They Now – Mark Kennedy
The College reconnects with Mark Kennedy- (SPC 1992-97) who has- enjoyed a varied teaching career and is currently Deputy Principal at St Joseph’s College, Geelong. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I graduated in 1997 and then studied at ACU Aquinas campus where I completed a Bachelor of Education. While studying, I…
OCA Regional Dinner – Warrnambool
A group of Old Collegians, including brothers- Keith Jubb (SPC1944-49)- and Alan Jubb (1954-59), pictured,- enjoyed some lively conversation and good times with fellow SPC Old Boys at the- St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association regional dinner at Warrnambool recently. About 15 Old Boys were hosted by Old Boy Lucas Reid (SPC 1989-94) at his…
Old Boy publishes new book
Old Boy John Molony (SPC 1942-44), Professor Emeritus of History at ANU and Adjunct Professor at the Australian Catholic University has recently published his latest book -Don Luigi Sturzo: The Father of Social Democracy-. The book was published in June by Connor Court Publishing and is the former St Patrick’s College student’s 16th book. That’s…
Births & Marriages – August 2016
Our SPC community has had plenty of exciting news recently: * Garth Kydd (SPC 1995-2000) and wife Cynna welcomed their fourth son, Loxley Victor, (pictured) on May 6.- Loxley is a brother for Kingston, Harrington and Webster and another beautiful grandson for Glenis Kydd (current staff member). * Brett Earl (current staff member) was able…
2016 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final Match Report
Herald Sun Shield Grand Final – St Joseph’s College 7 -“ 17 -“ 59- Defeated – St Patrick’s College 8 -“ 10 -“ 58 Goal Kickers: Aiden Domic, Jacob Brown, Izaac Johnson 2, Max Scales, Tanna Blackney-Noter 1 Best Players: Jordyn Cotter, Bailey VanDeHeuval, Hasker Dawborn, Jake McQueen, Tom Williamson – St Joseph’s College, Geelong…
Teaching and Learning Report – July 28, 2016
The 2017 subject selection process Current Years 9, 10 and 11 students are now well into all aspects of the 2017 subject selection process. As I have previously noted, subject selection can be an anxious time and the College has developed a variety of procedures to support both students and parents. All 2017 student and…
Director of Sport Report – July 28, 2016
Please click on this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. –
Celebrating the Unsung Heroes
St Patrick’s College has established a tremendous history of honouring its high flying footballers -“ the men who have soared above the pack and have reached greatness. Now the College is introducing a new major event to honour the many men who have contributed to our great footy history but have largely flown under the…
Wellbeing Report – July 28, 2016
Keeping Safe Curriculum Update and The Child Protection Standards Thank you for supporting the Keeping Safe Professional Development day on the first day of Term 3. There have been some important developments by the Wellbeing Team at the College. The Year Level Coordinators, working closely with our Pastoral Care Coordinator, Mr Brad Murray, have begun…