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Class of 1981 celebrate 40-year reunion
We were delighted to welcome back the Class of 1981 and the Class of 1982 for a combined 40-Year Reunion recently. With such a large group in attendance, the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion provided the ideal setting for these two year groups to reconnect and reminisce about their school days together decades earlier. Thank you…
Warm welcome for the Class of 1982
We were delighted to welcome back a small group of Old Collegians for their Class of 1982 40-Year Reunion. The group celebrated their 40-year reunion milestone in combined celebrations with the Class of 1981, which provided the opportunity for Old Collegians to catch up with a larger group of former peers. Thank you to the…
Class of 1991 catch up at 30-Year reunion
We welcomed back the Class of 1991 for their 30-Year Reunion in late May. The Class of 1991 was yet another cohort, who were looking forward to the opportunity to catch up after a number of postponements to their reunion, due to the COVID pandemic. The Class of 1991 shared their reunion celebrations with the…
Class of 1992 reminisce together at 30-Year Reunion
In a huge month of Class Reunions, we welcomed back the Class of 1992 for their 30-Year Reunion at the College’s Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion on Saturday evening, 28 May. Old Collegians from the Class of 1992 shared their reunion celebrations with the Class of 1991, which were finally able to get together and reminisce…
Careers News
Please read the Weekly Career News each fortnight to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the below links to view the current Careers News. Career News, 23 June 2022 Careers Newsletter June 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Reflection by SPC OCA immediate past president Allan McKinnon
“I was told that I was the longest-serving OCA president until I checked the records. I share the record with Sir Hugh Devine (SPC 1893-1894) who was president from 1914 -1919 I write this piece as my last report for The Shamrock (June 2022 edition). It is ironic that I, a winner of the…
Old Boys in the News – June 2022
Our Old Collegians have been busy including: Old Collegian and former AFL footballer Brett Bewley (SPC 2008-13) was kept quiet with a masterstroke move in his Darley game against East Point, read more in this story, click here Great to see Old Collegian and Rebels forward Aaron Cadman (SPC 2016-20, PY2021) earning selection for Vic…
Fond farewell to long-serving staff member Glenis Kydd
After 21 years distinguished service to the St Pat’s community, tomorrow marks Glenis Kydd’s last day at the College. Glenis started her time at St Pat’s working in the library before moving into Student Services and then to her present-day role in reception. Every boy who has studied at St Pat’s over the last 21…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal -Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie The centuries old prayer “Glory be” is one of the most known and used short prayers. An example of a ‘doxology,’ it is prayed as follows: “Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Last week saw all Year 9 students undertaking their Semester 1 Examinations and this week we have turned over to start Semester 2 in each of our elective classes. I know the boys and our staff are equally tired and very much looking forward to the…