The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Association officially launched its new Strategic Plan last night, mapping out an exciting roadmap for the next five years.
The Strategic Plan was proudly launched at the July committee meeting of the Old Collegians’ Association, at St Patrick’s College, in the company of representatives from a number of SPC community committees.
The SPC OCA Strategic Plan 2025-2030 is the culmination of several years of work and provides a clear path for the next chapter of this important committee, which has been in existence since 1899.
The SPC Old Collegians’ Association will continue in its all-embracing vision to support “our mates, the College, and its traditions, past, present and into the future”.
In endorsing the comprehensive document, College Principal Mr Steven O’Connor and College School Advisory Committee chair Mr Peter Wilson, applauded the work of the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association.
“It is a lovely example of our community in practice,” Mr O’Connor said.
Mr Wilson commended the committee, saying many schools were not as fortunate as SPC to have a similar committee, let alone one as historically active and supportive as this OCA committee, which currently consists of 15 Old Collegian volunteers.
“We are quite unique in that sense,” he said.
OCA president Dr Charles Flynn said the new strategic plan outlined a roadmap to build upon.
“Our vision is clear: to strengthen our network, provide even greater support to the College and its students; and ensure that every Old Collegian remains an integral part of the St Patrick’s College story”.
The new Strategic Plan 2025-2030 introduces six sub-committees; Administration & Governance; Engagement & Communications; Special Events & Reunions; History & Traditions; Pastoral Care & Membership Support; and Legends & Young Achiever.
Each sub-committee has a number of action items for investigation. It is aimed that these sub-committees will include OCA representation, as well as provide an exciting avenue for other Old Collegians and members of the community, who may share a passion in various areas, such as governance, communications, pastoral care etc, to join and share their talents on specific sub-committees.
OCA committee member Mr David McMahon, who coordinated the implementation of the new strategic plan, said there were some 60-plus actions plans across the six sub-committees.
“Some are detailed and some are broad, but there’s a lot to do!,” he said.
If you are interested in joining one of our sub-committees, you can forward an expression of interest to oca@stpats.vic.edu.au
