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Graham Duff AM (SPC 1956-59)
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of the larger than life Old Collegian and SPC Legend Graham Duff AM (SPC 1956-59) who passed away on February 12, 2022 aged 80 years. A distinguished sports administrator, Graham, known to many as “Duffy”, lost his fight after a short illness. Tributes have poured in…
Where are they now – Robert White (SPC 1970-71)
Old Collegian Robert White (SPC 1970-71) recently shared these memories of school life at SPC. Robert was a senior boarder at SPC from Wycheproof. He started in Form 5 and completed his final year studies. “I am not really a good example of St Pat’s output. I studied like I played football. A win by a…
Where are they now – Mitch Robertson (SPC 2007-12)
The College recently reconnected with Mitch Robertson (SPC 2007-12) who is loving his career in television advertising at Network 10 but apartment living during Melbourne’s mammoth lockdowns last year, not so much. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I stayed in Ballarat for four years upon completing Year 12 at SPC to…
Where are they now – Peter Vaughan (SPC 1946-48)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Peter Vaughan (SPC 1946-48) who reminisces about his hitchhiking adventure around Australia when he was younger and his fondness for footy and boxing at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving St Pat’s I had many jobs and careers. At one stage I hitchhiked…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken New staff member It is with great pleasure we welcome Jess Murphy to the library staff team. Jess is a past student, class of 2021 and has joined us as a Library Technician Trainee. Jess will be a great asset as throughout his time as…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mr Richard Brodrick Three weeks have come and gone, seemingly in the blink of an eye. Personally, my transition to St Patrick’s College has been very enjoyable. The openness and friendliness of the staff and students has made it easier to feel a part of the community – something which is very…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert The past two weeks have seen the highs and lows of boarding. Unfortunately, COVID struck, which resulted in many positive cases and close contacts. I am grateful to the students and boarding staff for managing this tricky situation. The efforts from everyone have seen our COVID positive numbers…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Academic Assembly This week we gathered to celebrate the academic achievements and efforts of our Year 12 students from 2021 and students across Years 7-11 in the form of the Chris Nolan and Principal’s Academic Excellence Awards for Semester 2, 2021. As a school, our core business is teaching and…
Director of Sports Report
Director of Sport, Ms Tina Benoit, provides an update on sporting activities at the College. Please click on the link below to view the Sports Report. Sports Report Term 1 Week 3
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” (Ps 46:10) Our year is underway, and we are mostly returning to the busy routines disrupted by the pandemic. We keep in our prayers those students,…