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Kevin Michael Ryan (SPC 1944-47)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Old Collegian Kevin Michael Ryan (SPC 1944-47), who passed away on August 7, 2022, aged 90 years. His family remembers their father Kevin enjoyed his connection to St Pat’s and enjoyed sharing his memories of boarding as a young boy. “St Pat’s always held a very…
John Herbert Devine (SPC 1952-55, PY1957)
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of SPC Legend and AFL great John Herbert Devine (SPC 1952-55, PY1957) on 29 January 2023. The SPC and AFL community are in mourning following the loss of the Geelong great and Tasmanian Hall of Famer, a fearless defender and a SPC First XVIII footballer, who…
SPC Care – supporting our community in 2022
By Lorrie Liston Caring and supporting our community is at the core of everything that St Patrick’s College does. With this clearly in mind, the College’s SPC Care pastoral support program has aimed to provide a caring embrace to many in our community going through tough times in 2022. By the end of the…
Paddy’s Summer Lunch a great success
A great crowd of around 40 Old Collegians and a couple of former teachers attended the Paddy’s Summer Lunch at the Emerald Hotel, in South Melbourne, last Friday. It was the perfect opportunity to catch up together, following the cancellation of the spring lunch due to COVID concerns at the time. The Paddy Seasonal Lunches…
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 4 Week 9
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum When interviewed for a position at St Patricks College, then Headmaster Peter Casey was a little concerned about whether or not I would stick around. I replied “after eight years at Loreto, three at Damascus, two at St Augustine’s-Kyabram and one at Notre Dame-Shepparton, he could…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie You know ‘the time’ has come: you must wake up now: our salvation is even nearer than it was when we were converted. (Rom 13:11) We have entered the Season of Advent: a time of preparation for the great joy of Jesus’ birth at Christmas….
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Year 7 2023 Orientation Day It was an exciting day for our new Year 7 2023 students who enjoyed their orientation day at the College on Tuesday, 29 November! In recent weeks, I have been visiting many of the local Catholic Primary schools to make contact with those students who…
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance 2023 College Production Spamalot CAST ANNOUNCEMENT King Arthur – James Halsall Patsy – Gabe Bristow Lady of the Lake – Izzy Farrah Lady of the Lounge – Mia Farrah Sir Galahad (Dennis) – Kadin Long Sir Robin – Ted Turnbull-Gent Sir Lancelot –Josh Retallick Sir Bedevere –…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert Dear boarding families, I am incredibly excited to write to you, not because it’s the last week of school but because our boarders continue to make the boarding community proud of their achievements up to the end of the year. Our school provides many opportunities for students to…