St Pat’s News

John ‘Jack’ Thomas O’Callaghan

O’CALLAGHAN, John -‘Jack’ Thomas – – – – SPC ?DoB:- – 20 May, 1893, Warracknabeal, VICFather:- – Thomas Henry O’CallaghanMother:- – Mary Ann, nee RussellJohn Thomas O’Callaghan was the eldest of nine children born to Thomas Henry and Mary Ann O’Callaghan. The first four children were born in the Victorian country town of Warracknabeal, before…

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James O’Brien

O’BRIEN, James- – – SPC 1912-1914 DoB:- – 30 July 1896, Colac, VIC Father:- – James O’Brien Mother:- – Johanna, nee Quinn James was a boarder at St Patrick’s with his brother William Patrick (SPC 1906). William also enlisted and was killed in action at Gallipoli. Service No:- 465 Rank:- – Private, later Second Lieutenant…

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William Patrick O’Brien

O’BRIEN, William Patrick- – – – SPC 1906 DoB:- – June 1887, Colac, VIC Father:- – James O’Brien Mother:- – Johanna, nee Quinn William was the brother of James O’Brien (SPC 1912-1914). James also enlisted and was killed in action in 1918 in Belgium. Service No:- 344 Rank:- – Private Unit:- – 24th Battalion William…

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Dr Peter Casey portrait unveiled

A framed portrait of former Headmaster Dr Peter Casey has been unveiled in front of a full school assembly to honour his legacy at St Patrick’s College. The recognition honoured Dr Casey’s 45 years working in education, including 13 years as the first lay person Headmaster at St Patrick’s College. Dr Casey retired early this…

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1st XV report – August 1- SPC d Xavier

St Patrick’s College 1stXV vs. Xavier College (01/08) SEMI FINAL Fulltime -“ 27-17 (HT 14-10) Tries -“ Joshua Coward 3, Nicholas Donghi 1 Conversions -“ Joshua Coward 2/4 Penalties -“ Joshua Coward 1/1 I have said it before, I shall say it again -“ what this playing group has achieved is simply miraculous. Today was…

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Director of Sport Report – July 31, 2015

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Headmaster’s Message – July 31, 2015

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Friends of St Patrick’s College, It is with much anticipation that I announce some exciting new plans St Patrick’s College has to greatly enhance boarding facilities at our wonderful school. The College has received in-principle approval from its governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, to proceed with initial planning to…

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2nd XI Soccer Report – July 29, 2015

SPC 1 – Defeated by BCC – 6 A cold and windy evening greeted SPC Blue at Morshead Park on Wednesday. With a number of players out due to injury it was going to be a tough proposition facing up to an inform BCC. Clarendon quickly set the tempo and were keen to address the…

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Senior School Report – July 30, 2015

– 2016 Re-Enrolment and Subject Selections Forms All 2016 Year 12 Re-enrolment and subject selection forms were due on Wednesday July 29, 2015. If your son’s is outstanding could you please attend to this promptly?- If you have any queries or concerns regarding subject selection for 2016 please do not hesitate to contact the College…

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Middle School Report – July 30, 2015

Active Listening Active, effective listening is a habit, as well as the foundation of effective communication.- The boys in Middle School are constantly reminded that listening involves patience, openness, and the desire to understand -“ highly developed qualities of manhood.- It’s so much easier to operate from a low emotional level and to give high-level…

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