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Phil Nagle meets student leaders
On Tuesday, May 19 Old Collegian Philip Nagle (SPC 1976-80) was the first person called to the witness box in the Ballarat Case Study of the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse. Mr Nagle delivered an incredibly harrowing and heartbreaking description of the abuse he suffered at the hands of Br Stephen…
1st XVIII match report – 2015 Herald Sun Shield Fi
2015 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final St Patrick’s College 10.12 (72)- d Essendon Keilor College 6.7 (43) Goal Kickers: Jackson Carrick 2, Jacob Wheelahan 2, Jacob Hopper 1, Hamish Coulton 1, Daniel Rioli 1, Leigh Spiteri 1, Tanner Blackney-Noter 1, Bailey Veale Best Players: Joel Cowan, Ben Hurley, Jacob Hopper, Ben Simpson, Ben Lusby, Hasker…
Dr Peter Casey portrait unveiled
A framed portrait of former Headmaster Dr Peter Casey has been unveiled in front of a full school assembly to honour his legacy at St Patrick’s College. The recognition honoured Dr Casey’s 45 years working in education, including 13 years as the first lay person Headmaster at St Patrick’s College. Dr Casey retired early this…
1st XV report – August 1- SPC d Xavier
St Patrick’s College 1stXV vs. Xavier College (01/08) SEMI FINAL Fulltime -“ 27-17 (HT 14-10) Tries -“ Joshua Coward 3, Nicholas Donghi 1 Conversions -“ Joshua Coward 2/4 Penalties -“ Joshua Coward 1/1 I have said it before, I shall say it again -“ what this playing group has achieved is simply miraculous. Today was…
Senior School Report – July 30, 2015
– 2016 Re-Enrolment and Subject Selections Forms All 2016 Year 12 Re-enrolment and subject selection forms were due on Wednesday July 29, 2015. If your son’s is outstanding could you please attend to this promptly?- If you have any queries or concerns regarding subject selection for 2016 please do not hesitate to contact the College…
Esteemed artist to judge NAB Flanagan Art Prize
Esteemed expert to judge NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition Award winning Australian artist Euan Heng has been announced as the judge of the 2015 NAB Flanagan Art Exhibition, being conducted by St Patrick’s College in August. The exhibition, now in its eighth year, is building a reputation as one of the premier art events on the…
2015 SPC trek to Kokoda
SPC at PNG in 2015 In the cold darkness of 2am on June 22 in Ballarat 25 Staff, students, ex-students, parents and friends of the College began the journey of life time to PNG.- During the next 15 days they walked the gruelling Kokoda track, completed a service project at Kokoda College, visited the villages…
SPC in Concert preview
We are excited to announce that this year’s SPC in Concert will be held on Wednesday, August 5 2015.- SPC in Concert is the biggest evening on our Music Department calendar and we look forward to sharing this with the College community.- This year, we ask family and friends to RSVP by -‘booking’ your required…
Senior School Report – July 16, 2015
Term 2 concluded with the Year 12 social held at the Ballarat Lodge. The evening provided a great forum for the boys to let their hair down and enjoy each others company prior to getting down and focusing on their studies in Term 3. This term we have certainly hit the ground running and it…
Nick’s brave fight
Year 12 student Nick McKenna has overcome difficult odds to be a crucial member of the St Patrick’s Rowing Program in 2015. When he was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago, many would have forgiven him for putting aside his hopes of representing the College in the arduous sport. However, through grim tenacity Nick’s story…