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Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance VCE Theatre Studies Monologue Exam Congratulations to the VCE Theatre Studies students (pictured below) who completed their monologue exam this week. In the exam, these acting/directing students performed a 5-minute monologue that was presented in front of a panel of three VCAA assessors. They then read their…
Report from Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation
by Ms Carol Roberts Assistant Principal – Learning Innovation The Writer’s Toolbox St Patrick’s College are very excited to announce our whole school engagement in ‘The Writer’s Toolbox’ programme, commencing this term. ‘The Writer’s Toolbox’ is a research-informed approach to writing instruction, developed by Dr Ian Hunter. Dr Hunter, himself, has a most compelling story…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing the Middle School. During Week 5 of Term 4 (2/11 – 4/11) the Year 9 students will attend their final expedition…
Careers News
Please read the Career News to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below link to view the current Career News. Career News, 19 October 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
2023 College Captain Sam Clark gives his first speech
2023 College Captain Sam Clark gave his first speech at the recent College Transfer of Leadership Assembly. A copy of this speech is shared below. “Good morning, staff, students, and invited guests. What an honour it is, to be able to stand before you, as College Captain for 2023. Just standing here,…
Old Boys in the News – October 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: As the latest addition to Richmond’s playing group, Old Collegian Jacob Hopper (SPC 2014-15) has shared some secrets to help his new Tigers’ fans get to know him a little better, including the stint where he was known by the nickname “The Raging Bull” among many other things,…
Where are they now – Michael Harris (SPC 2001)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Michael Harris (SPC 2001) who has travelled the world while working on his laptop as a digital nomad. Michael shares some of his story with us in this Where are they now profile. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’ve travelled the world extensively and now work…
Retiring Tony Beggs reflects on rewarding career of teaching
Long-time teaching staff member Tony Beggs is retiring at the end of this year after a rich and rewarding teaching career, having spent more than three of those decades guiding our students in the classroom and on the sporting fields. Tony will be fondly remembered by the thousands of students who were in his computing…
Where are they now – Fr Gerry Prunty (SPC 1963-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Fr Gerry Prunty (SPC 1963-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion, which has been repeatedly rescheduled over the past two years due to COVID. We are now…
2011 College Captain Nick O’Brien guest speaker at Transfer of Leadership Assembly
We were honoured to welcome back 2011 College Captain Nick O’Brien (SPC 2006-11) as guest speaker at the College’s recent Transfer of Leadership Assembly in the O’Malley Gymnasium on 4 October, 2022. Nick is currently employed an Associate Director of Colliers in Melbourne and is an outstanding leader with his achievements and reputation stretching far…