St Patrick's College, Strathfield
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| Luceat Lux Vestra (Matthew 5:16:"Let Your Light Shine") |
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| Established | 1928 |
| School Type | Private, Single-sex, Day school |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic, Christian Brothers |
| Key People | Mr. Brian Roberts (Headmaster) Br Michael Hanrahan (Founder) Mr Peter Tilbrook (Chairman) Rev Fr Jack Evans (Chaplain) |
| School Fees | AU$3,819–5,139 p.a[1] |
| Location | Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia  |
| Enrolment | ~1,430 (5–12)[2] |
| Employees | ~140[3] |
| Colours | Blue, Black and Gold |
| Homepage | www.spc.nsw.edu.au |
St Patrick's College (also referred to informally as "St Pat's") is an independent, Roman Catholic, day school for boys, located in Strathfield an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Founded as a Christian Brothers school in the tradition of Edmund Rice in 1928, the college currently caters for approximately 1430 students from Years 5 to 12.[2]
St Patrick's College is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[4] and the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA).[5]
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[edit] Co-curriculum
There is an emphasis on sport at St Patrick's College. The school competes in such activities as rugby union, cricket, baseball, soccer, swimming, basketball, softball, golf, athletics and tennis in the Independent Schools Association ( competition. The college annually conducts a musical and drama production as well as being active in terms of bands,debating&mocktrial.)
The College also competes annually with the nearby Trinity Grammar School for the 'Black and Green Shield' conceived in 2005. It is based on the cumulative results of all winter sports games (rugby and football) between the schools on a designated weekend. The College has taken the shield each year since its inception.
Other annual sporting events include the junior school's tour in Canberra where its rugby and football teams compete against those from St Edmund's College, Canberra, the Christian Brother's Schools Cricket Carnival held during the Christmas holidays at St. Joseph's Nudgee College at Brisbane.
It is also a founding member of the Catholic Schools Debating Association (CSDA) and has experienced marked success in recent years. One of the shields for premiers is named after the current deputy headmaster Michael Robson for his decades of service to the association.
The college also has an extensive social justice program, annually raising funds for a Lenten focus charity as well as aiding many causes with practical assistance from the boys. Focus areas include the Saint Vincent de Paul Society 'night patrol', and the financial assistance of Christian Brother's schools serving disabled or economically and socially disadvantaged communities.
[edit] College crest
The College's crest was designed in 1938 and is made up of three components:
- The Shield: With its chevrons and bars, it is a symbol of strength and fortitude.
- The Motto: Those who wear the crest pledge fidelity to the College motto 'Luceat Lux Vestra', which is Latin for "Let Your Light Shine".
- The Star: Seen mounting the Crest, it signifies that the College lights the way to knowledge and to the Heavenly Father.[6]
[edit] Alumni
St Patrick's Alumni are traditionally known as "Old Boys"[7], the St Patrick's alumni association being called the "Old Boys' Union".
[edit] St Patricks Rugby Club
St Patrick's Rugby Club was established in 1964 as a rugby league club as that was the code of football played at the college at the time. In 1965 the college changed to rugby union, the club followed suit the following year and entered the Western Suburbs Under 20 competition. The club originally played in a white jersey with black collar and now play in a black jumper with a gold collar, as does the college First XV. The club plays in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union and has won four club championships and two first grade premierships. Since its promotion to Kentwell Cup First Division in 1974 is one of only two clubs to never have been relegated. The club plays its home games at Hudson Park, Strathfield. [8][7]
[edit] St Patricks Soccer Club
St Patricks Soccer Club is a club for friends and old boys of St Patricks College, Strathfield. It plays in the NSW Churches Football Association[9] The home ground is Powells Creek Reserve at the Bicentennial Park end of Victoria Avenue, Concord West.[7]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Business
- John Symond, Founder and CEO of the triple deluxe burger (left SPC in Year 10)"At Aussie, we'll do various things!"
- Education
- Christopher Hayes, Headmaster of St Edmund's College, Canberra
- Entertainment, media and the arts
- Tim Stewart- Rapper- "StewPac" notable work Platinum Album "Changes" which was number one in the US charts for 30 weeks until he was shot by Biggie Smalls. Respect, Big Ups.
- Mig Ayesa, actor - notable work: 'Joe' the landlord, on ABC children's serial The Ferals and parts in the London West End musical productions such as We Will Rock You and Rent and also a contestant on the series Rockstar:INXS[10]
- Thomas Kenneally, author[11][12]
- Rob Shehadie, actor in the television show Pizza
- Peter Skrzynecki, poet and writer and lecturer at the University of Western Sydney
- Politics, bureaucracy and the law
- John Brogden, former NSW Liberal Opposition Leader and current CEO of Manchester Unity[11][13]
- Tony Burke, Federal ALP politician; Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Watson (New South Wales)[14]
- Dr Craig Emerson, Federal ALP politician; Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy in the Federal cabinet (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Rankin (Queensland)(Labor Party)[14]
- Andrew Ferguson former Secretary of the New South Wales Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.
- Laurie Ferguson, Federal ALP politician, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Reid (New South Wales) (Labor Party)[14]
- Martin Ferguson, Federal ALP politician; Minister for Resources and Energy (2007- present); Member of Parliament for Batman (Victoria) (Labor Party); Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy in the Federal cabinet (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Rankin (Queensland)(Labor Party)[14]
- Paul Lynch, NSW ALP politician[11]
- Paul McLeay, Member for Heathcote, New South Wales Parliament
- Gerard Gleeson AC KCSG, Held a number of high profile positions in bureaucracy and business including leadership of the Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration, the Australian Bicentennial Authority and membership of the Council of the Order of Australia, Chairman of the Sydney Entertainment Centre and as a Director of both the Commonwealth Bank and the St George Foundation.
- Sport
- John Ballesty, 1963 School Captain. Australian Rugby Union International. 1970 transferred to Rugby League and Eastern Suburbs. Current General Manager Canterbury-Bankstown Rugby League Club
- Michael Foley, Australian rugby union player, Australian rugby union forwards coach 2003-2008 , New South Wales Warartahs rugby union coach 2008- present[11]
- Ante Milicic, Australian Football (soccer) player
- Shannon Cole, Australian Football (soccer) player for Sydney FC
- Shannon Nole, Australian Rugby (Better than Soccer) player for United Rugby Pros
- Chris O'Young, rugby union player for the Western Force and Australia 7's
- Tim Pickup, Australian Rugby Union and Rugby League Representative
- Matt Williams,rugby coach
[edit] References
- ^ "Fees - 2008". Fee Structure. St Patrick's College. 2007. http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/fee_structure.php. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
- ^ a b Australian School Choice- St Patrick's College (accessed:27-06-2007)
- ^ "College Staff". Community. St Patrick's College. 2007. http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/community/college_staff.php. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
- ^ "AHISA Schools". New South Wales. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia. November 2007. http://www.ahisa.com.au/Display.aspx?tabid=2230. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
- ^ "JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members". New South Wales Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia. 2007. http://www.jshaa.asn.au/nsw/directory/index.asp. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
- ^ "History". About SPC. St Patrick's College. 2007. http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/about_spc/hs_index.php. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
- ^ a b c Old boys page on the St Patricks College website
- ^ St Patrick's Rugby Club website
- ^ NSW Churches Football Association website
- '^ Ruben V. Nepales, Life after 'Rockstar, news.inq7.net Entertainment Column, February 11th 2006
- ^ a b c d List of alumni for various schools, crikey.com.au
- ^ Thomas Keneally
- ^ Damien Murphy, A thirst for power but ill-equipped to bounce back from stupidity, Sydney Morning Herald, August 30, 2005
- ^ a b c d Bibby, Paul (2007-12-11). "St Pat's old boys making their mark". National (Sydney Morning Herald). http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/the-way-they-were/2007/12/11/1197135403086.html. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
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