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Dux of 2020 revealed
St Patrick’s College is delighted to today announce that Kai O’Keeffe is the College Dux for 2020 after recording an impressive ATAR score of 98. Kai joined St Patrick’s College as a Year 7 student in 2015 and has consistently been one of the College’s top academic performers. Kai said he was excited with his…
Reliving memories of Head of the Lake race from over 50 years ago
When we shared long-lost footage from the 1969 Head of the Lake race recently, it sparked many memories from our Old Boys, including one of original SPC crew members. John Coffey (SPC 1965-69) was the stroke in the 1969 SPC firsts crew alongside Gregory Baker (SPC 1967-69), Peter Connelly (SPC 1965-70), bow Graeme Vear (SPC…
Community reflections on a challenging year
In a year like no other, when unexpected challenges seemed to leap out from every shadow, the College community had to endure enormous stresses brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. To document the issues faced by many we asked several members of our broader community to provide their summary of how they coped with 2020….
Where are they now – Nathaniel Winfield (SPC 2004-09)
The College recently reconnected with Nathaniel Winfield (SPC SPC 2004-09) who is always a friendly face among the students and staff as a current teacher at SPC and Head of the Religious Education Facility. Nathaniel was recognized for these attributes with his nomination this year in the College’s governing body, EREA’s staff awards program, for…
Old Boys gather for 2020 OCA Christmas Lunch
We were delighted to warmly welcome Old Collegians to our 2020 OCA Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, December 9. Around 20 Old Boys, who attended school mainly in the 1950s and 60s, made the most of the opportunity to enjoy good food, great company together and picture-perfect weather at the College’s OCA Pavilion, overlooking the Main…
Old Boys in the News – December 2020
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Congratulations to Don Grant (SPC1943-50, PY1951) who was presented with his Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to surveying recently at an investiture ceremony in Sydney, which had been postponed earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Don, who lives in Bathurst, was appointed…
Where are they now – Jim Waight (SPC 1985-90)
Old Collegian Jim Waight (SPC 1985-90) is fighting cancer on two wheels by entering a team in the 2021 Murray to Moyne Bike Ride to raise funds for cancer research. Jim was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in 2019 and after enduring cancer treatment, he is now in remission. The “Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts”…
Where are they now – Ethan O’Brien (SPC 1999-2004)
The College recently reconnected with former student Ethan O’Brien (SPC 1999-2004) who has tried everything from working in the mines in Western Australia to backpacking across Central America and being a scuba diving instructor in the Caribbean where he met his future wife. The couple have made their home in Oregon, in America and are…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Booklists Please note that Friday, December 11 is the last day for you to submit your booklist order online. Orders will be available for collection from Campion at 5 Yarrowee St, Sebastopol from Monday, January 11. Booklists and order details can be found on the College…
Acting Principal’s Message
By Acting Principal, Mr Stephen Hill As we enter the season of Advent, we are reminded of the importance of this time in the liturgical year – the coming of our Lord. It is a time for us to look back to Christ’s birth and to look forward in celebration of the hope and joy…