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Australian Catholic Youth Festival Information
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It exists to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their faith and participate in the vitality of the Church in Australia. The three day festival involves a celebration of faith through prayer, music,…
2015 Father’s Day Festivities
The College was delighted to host around 400 people at its annual Fathers Day Mass and Breakfast on Friday, September 4. The morning started with a solemn Mass in the College Chapel celebrated by Chaplain Fr James Kerr. Fr James reminded all in attendance of the crucial role a strong father figure plays in the…
Phil Nagle meets student leaders
On Tuesday, May 19 Old Collegian Philip Nagle (SPC 1976-80) was the first person called to the witness box in the Ballarat Case Study of the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse. Mr Nagle delivered an incredibly harrowing and heartbreaking description of the abuse he suffered at the hands of Br Stephen…
Middle School Report – August 13, 2015
Year 9 Social Last Wednesday evening’s social with Year 9 students from St Patrick’s College and Loreto College, was the culmination of a number of after school dance practices. The boys were exceptionally fleet footed and proved themselves more than capable in all dance routines.- The attention to dress, hair (and makeup) by the girls,…
1st XVIII match report – 2015 Herald Sun Shield Fi
2015 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final St Patrick’s College 10.12 (72)- d Essendon Keilor College 6.7 (43) Goal Kickers: Jackson Carrick 2, Jacob Wheelahan 2, Jacob Hopper 1, Hamish Coulton 1, Daniel Rioli 1, Leigh Spiteri 1, Tanner Blackney-Noter 1, Bailey Veale Best Players: Joel Cowan, Ben Hurley, Jacob Hopper, Ben Simpson, Ben Lusby, Hasker…
Dr Peter Casey portrait unveiled
A framed portrait of former Headmaster Dr Peter Casey has been unveiled in front of a full school assembly to honour his legacy at St Patrick’s College. The recognition honoured Dr Casey’s 45 years working in education, including 13 years as the first lay person Headmaster at St Patrick’s College. Dr Casey retired early this…
Middle School Report – July 30, 2015
Active Listening Active, effective listening is a habit, as well as the foundation of effective communication.- The boys in Middle School are constantly reminded that listening involves patience, openness, and the desire to understand -“ highly developed qualities of manhood.- It’s so much easier to operate from a low emotional level and to give high-level…
Esteemed artist to judge NAB Flanagan Art Prize
Esteemed expert to judge NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition Award winning Australian artist Euan Heng has been announced as the judge of the 2015 NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition, being conducted by St Patrick’s College in August. The exhibition, now in its eighth year, is building a reputation as one of the premier art events on the…
Middle School Report – July 16, 2015
The beginning of Semester Two is an excellent time to remind and encourage the boys to either continue with or begin good study habits.- Included in this weeks Crest are some simple guidelines the boys can use to assist with their study.- Important skills the boys need to master include Time Management and Being Organised.-…
Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast tickets available
The Annual Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast is one of the many highlights on the annual St Patrick’s College Calendar and will be held in 2015 on Friday, September 4 from 7am. We invite all fathers, grandfathers and guardians of current students to attend this event and participate in a Mass in the College Chapel…