St Pat’s News
Ian Whitehead – Why I loved St Patrick’s
Old Boy Ian Whitehead (SPC 1973) visited- St Patrick’s College recently and- has shared his feelings about the positive impact that the school has played in his life.Ian- toured the current school buildings and grounds and also brought along- family medals, which were awarded to his father while he was- a St Patrick’s College student…
Births and Marriages
We would love to share all your exciting news – maybe you have recently married, or a new baby has arrived in the family, or you’ve got a new job- – please let us know! – Michael Loader (SPC 1991-1996) and wife Nicole along with their daughters, and very excited big sisters, Amelia and Maddison…
Where are They Now – Don Grant
The College reconnects with Don Grant (SPC 1943-50) who- has enjoyed a varied career in the Army and as former Surveyor-General for New South Wales.- What are your lasting memories of your time at St Patrick’s College? The lasting memories were the loneliness starting as a boarder at the age of 9- and the sadness…
Obituaries – June 2016 – Second Edition
Gerard (Jack) Leonard Gannon (SPC 1964-1970) died from coronary complications in late 2015 aged 62 years. Jack attended SPC from Grade 6 in 1964 to Form VI in 1970. He was a popular student with a keen sense of humour and an accomplished sportsman. In his final year, he was a member of the 2nd…
OCA Newsletter
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association has introduced an exciting new e-newsletter which will be sent to Old Boys twice a term. The first Green, White and Blue newsletter was emailed to thousands of our Old Boys across the globe last Friday, bringing them up to speed with all the news and events from…
NAB Flanagan Art Prize – Entries Close Soon
Entries are flooding in from around Australia as top artists aim to share in the $7000 in prize money on offer at the 2016 NAB Flanagan Art Prize being organised by St Patrick’s College. Now in its ninth year the NAB Flanagan Art Prize, hosted by St Patrick’s College, has continued to grow into one…
Help us Build a Bright Future
St Patrick’s College needs your help. As we near closer to the construction of a new $3.9m boarding precinct we require the help of our broad and generous community to ensure this project reaches its optimum goal. We are asking all members of our community to consider making a donation to the St Patrick’s College…
Advertise in the Shamrock Magazine
Businesses can now advertise in St Patrick’s College’s popular school magazine, The Shamrock. Local businesses have already starting booking advertising space for the next edition of The Shamrock, due out in August/September. Reach out to our thousands of current school families and Old Collegians by promoting your business in the next edition at very affordable…
Director of Sport Report – June 8, 2016
Please click on- this link– for a Sports Report from the Director of Sport, Mr Gavin Webb. – –
Wellbeing Report – June 08, 2016
ENGAGE INSPIRE IGNITE- Positive Schools 2016 Last week I attended the 2016 Positive Schools Conference with five staff; our new Pastoral Care Coordinator, Brad Murray , two Year Level Coordinators, Jacinta Burge (Year 7), Michael Busscher (Year 12), and two of our many dedicated Pastoral Care Tutors , Margy Dodd(Year 7) and Sarah Kochskamper(Year 11).-…