News
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie The Season of Easter ended last Sunday with the Celebration of Pentecost. As the Missal suggests The coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles at Pentecost marks the beginning of the time of the Church. Filled with the Spirit, the apostles preach in many languages…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Our Year 10s and 11s are currently doing exams and Year 12s will have a significant number of SACs to do over these next few weeks. Assessments can be a stressful time. It is OK and even a bit normal to feel stressed and anxious as…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Year 8 Camp – Lady Northcote Last week saw the whole Year 8 cohort, plus 23 staff, venture to Lady Northcote YMCA Camp, near Bacchus Marsh, for two nights. This is the first time SPC has visited this venue for a camp, and what a successful,…
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 2 Week 7
St Pat’s Solar Panels Make a Major Difference!
As part of our Catholic Mission, St Patrick’s College shares a commitment to the care of our common home, the planet. Pope Francis calls us to work together to protect God’s creation. In November 2020 installation was completed on 306 solar panels on the Senior School’s Wilding Wing and Boarding precinct. Last month our solar asset supplier,…
Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947) who passed away suddenly and peacefully on 21 May, 2022, aged 92 years. Con was very well known to the locals, operating a very successful dairy farm in Dalvui Lane, Noorat with his brother Jack (SPC 1948-50….
Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87) who passed away suddenly on 21 May 2022. Matthew was a loving husband to Narelle, and a devoted father to Sasha (14), Alex (12) & Lochie (9). He was also the younger brother of Bryan (SPC 1977-78, PY1979). Matthew’s…
Where are they now – Steve Allen (SPC 1997-2002)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Steve Allen (SPC 1997-2002) who we look forward to seeing on a regular basis as the project manager for the College’s exciting new state-of-the-art Performing Arts precinct, which is beginning to take shape in Wanliss Street. Steve shares his interesting pathway to where he is now and some…
Where are they now – Geoff Tan (SPC 1985-88)
The College recently reconnected with Geoff Tan (SPC 1985-88) whose work as an environmental health officer has made for a very busy time during recent disasters including the NSW bushfire and COVID-19 pandemic, however it has made for a very challenging, interesting, varied and rewarding career. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?…
Class of 1980 reunites for 40-Year Reunion
We welcomed back our Class of 1980 for their long-awaited 40-Year Reunion after several postponements due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years. The men enjoyed a tour of the College expansive grounds and buildings – including many new facilities since their school days – as well as enjoying the opportunity to reconnect…