News
Francis (Frank) Hoban (SPC 1964-66)
We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and peaceful passing “under the stars, in the landscape he loved” of larger-than-life Old Collegian Francis (Frank) Hoban (SPC 1964-66) on 9 July, 2022 while on an interstate camping trip. A memorial is being planned for a later date. Family members remembered Francis as a “bushman,…
SPC in Concert – Thursday 4 August 2022
Don’t forget, SPC in Concert is this Thursday evening at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 6pm -7.30pm Tickets are free and running out! Click on the following Try Booking link to get your tickets now SPC in Concert Tickets, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat | TryBooking Australia After a long two years of…
Old Boys in the News – August 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Fabulous to see SPC OCA Legend and Bombers fan Michael Kearney (SPC 1962-67), along with great mate Phil Hoey, use their encyclopedic knowledge of the Essendon Football Club for good by producing a book telling the little-known story of an VFL/AFL legend John Coleman. To read more and…
Recognising Dr Peter Casey’s visionary work at SPC
A wonderful article on former St Patrick’s College Principal Dr Peter Casey, who was recently awarded the Facere et Docere honour at the College’s 2022 Annual Celebration Dinner, was recently published in The Courier newspaper. The newspaper articles also contained an extra SPC link with the story researched and written by current SPC staff member…
Carmichael footballing success all in the family
We were delighted to learn of a SPC connection when Josh Carmichael was recently selected to make his debut for Collingwood earlier this season. It turns out Josh’s father, Wayne, pictured above, was the Captain of St Patrick’s College’s unbeaten First XVIII Football team in 1978. Wayne, a boarder from Ouyen, enjoyed much success in…
Careers News
Please read the Careers Corner Weekly 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 Corner Weekly. Careers Corner Weekly 8 August 2022 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School If all sense of routine has gone out the door at the moment at home, you’re not alone. There’s no question: COVID-19 has resulted in huge changes to our daily life. These changes might mean that usual routines such as school and work look dramatically different….
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School Mid-term check We are now at the halfway mark of the term. Be it in business, sport or any aspect of your life, we all must continually review and strive to improve ourselves and others around us. Year 7 and 8 students are no different, so…
Senior School Report
by Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum We are about to embark on a first at my time at St Pats, a four-day weekend in the middle of August. In our family this “circuit breaker” is arriving about a fortnight too late in terms of giving us a chance to stop the spread…
Mission Report
by Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity, Mr Geoff Brodie We are about to enjoy a unique long weekend. The Catholic schools of the Ballarat Diocese have chosen to respond to challenges of the on-going pandemic by offering families a chance to step aside from the normal routines and rest. Sometimes in the busy-ness of…