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Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum We have reached the end of our first semester in five where we have not been forced to have extended lock downs – thank goodness. Absences have been high due to COVID and flu and in some cases general anxiety. I was looking at absences for…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Last week saw all Year 9 students undertaking their Semester 1 Examinations and this week we have turned over to start Semester 2 in each of our elective classes. I know the boys and our staff are equally tired and very much looking forward to the…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie The centuries old prayer “Glory be” is one of the most known and used short prayers. An example of a ‘doxology,’ it is prayed as follows: “Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning…
Careers News
Please read the Weekly Career News each fortnight to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below links to view the current Careers News. Career News, 23 June 2022 Careers Newsletter June 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Where are they now – Steve Allen (SPC 1997-2002)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Steve Allen (SPC 1997-2002) who we look forward to seeing on a regular basis as the project manager for the College’s exciting new state-of-the-art Performing Arts precinct, which is beginning to take shape in Wanliss Street. Steve shares his interesting pathway to where he is now and some…
Where are they now – Geoff Tan (SPC 1985-88)
The College recently reconnected with Geoff Tan (SPC 1985-88) whose work as an environmental health officer has made for a very busy time during recent disasters including the NSW bushfire and COVID-19 pandemic, however it has made for a very challenging, interesting, varied and rewarding career. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?…
Fond farewell to long-serving staff member Glenis Kydd
After 21 years distinguished service to the St Pat’s community, tomorrow marks Glenis Kydd’s last day at the College. Glenis started her time at St Pat’s working in the library before moving into Student Services and then to her present-day role in reception. Every boy who has studied at St Pat’s over the last 21…
Class of 1991 catch up at 30-Year reunion
We welcomed back the Class of 1991 for their 30-Year Reunion in late May. The Class of 1991 was yet another cohort, who were looking forward to the opportunity to catch up after a number of postponements to their reunion, due to the COVID pandemic. The Class of 1991 shared their reunion celebrations with the…
Class of 1992 reminisce together at 30-Year Reunion
In a huge month of Class Reunions, we welcomed back the Class of 1992 for their 30-Year Reunion at the College’s Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion on Saturday evening, 28 May. Old Collegians from the Class of 1992 shared their reunion celebrations with the Class of 1991, which were finally able to get together and reminisce…
Reflection by SPC OCA immediate past president Allan McKinnon
“I was told that I was the longest-serving OCA president until I checked the records. I share the record with Sir Hugh Devine (SPC 1893-1894) who was president from 1914 -1919 I write this piece as my last report for The Shamrock (June 2022 edition). It is ironic that I, a winner of the…