St Pat’s News
Teaching and Learning Report – June 22, 2017
Use of Parent Access Module (PAM) to access end semester reportsAll Years 7-12 end of semester reports will be available from 4:00pm on Friday, June 30 (not June 23 as was originally indicated)- via PAM. Parents will have access to one or more of the following reports:An end of semester Statement of Attainment which will…
Reminiscing with David Ranger (SPC 2002-07)
Do you recognize this young, smiling St Patrick’s College student from 2007? He may have been missing from the recent 10-Year Reunion, held at the College last month, but Class of 2007 College Captain David Ranger made sure he was there in spirit, sending a message to his old school mates from thousands of miles…
Engagements, Marriages and Births
SPC ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS Carl Smith (SPC 2008-11) and Lauren Buttler became- engaged in London recently- after six years together. Congratulations to you both! BIRTHS Michael Toohey (current staff) and Leah proudly announced the arrival of Maximilian Francis Toohey, pictured above, on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Born June 12, at…
Introducing the new SPC Business Directory App
St Patrick’s College is excited to launch a new initiative aimed at harnessing the power of our community – the St Patrick’s College Business Directory App. – The SPC Business Directory App provides a unique opportunity for members of our College community, ie current families, Old Collegians and suppliers to promote their businesses, products and/or…
Old Boys in the News – June 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: – Adelaide 36ers NBL star Nathan Sobey (SPC 2008), pictured above,- who has just signed a deal to play with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League competition. Nathan will become the first SPC Old Boy ever to represent an NBA team. If…
Where are they now – Gavin Greer (SPC 1951-55)
The College reconnects with former boarder Gavin Greer (SPC 1951-55) who fulfilled a lifelong dream of joining the Navy and has since retired to travel with his wife of 53 years. Three generations of the Greer family are pictured in this Anzac Day 2016 photo, with- Gavin, pictured right, ex POATC, with his grandson in…
Where are they now – Br Laurie Collins
The College reconnects with former principal Br Laurie Collins who shares many memories of his time at St Patrick’s College- and explains his life’s work since then. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since completing my 10 years (1992-2001) as Principal of St Patrick’s, I have experienced a remarkably varied and interesting…
Solving the mystery behind an old silver trophy
The College received a call from the son of an Old Collegian recently who was delving into the history of a beautiful and ornate silver cup found in his late father’s possession. Michael O’Connor said the silver trophy, now in his possession, was won by his father Bernard O’Connor at a SPC event back in…
Young Gallipoli soldier’s medals preserved
The framed medals and effects of Gallipoli soldier, Private Noel Gambetta (SPC 1912), pictured above,- have been preserved forever after being spotted on an online auction website recently. The beautifully-framed memorabilia was purchased by Xavier College in Melbourne, where Noel was also a student, with his older brothers. The framed display contains the World War…
Where are they now – Gavin James (SPC 1970-75)
The College is reconnecting with Gavin James (SPC 1970-75), who has enjoyed a successful developing career and now operates Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I worked in family business in Ballarat before buying into an equipment rental company in Melbourne. I lived in Melbourne before selling…