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|motto = ''Luceat Lux Vestra''<br>([[Matthew 5:16]]:"Let Your Light Shine")
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|key_people = Mr. Brian Roberts (Principal)<br>Br Michael Hanrahan (Founder)<br>Mr Peter Tilbrook (Chairman)<br>Rev Fr Jack Evans (Chaplain)
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'''St Patrick's College''' (also referred to informally as "St Pat's") is an [[Independent school|independent]], [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], [[day school]] for boys' in years 5 to 12.
'''St Patrick's College''' (also referred to informally as "St Pat's") is an [[Independent school|independent]], [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], [[day school]] for boys, located in [[Strathfield, New South Wales|Strathfield]] an [[Inner West (Sydney)|inner-western suburb]] of [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]].


Founded as a [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] school in the tradition of [[Edmund Rice]] in [[1928]], it is situated in [[Strathfield, New South Wales|Strathfield]] in [[Sydney, New South Wales|Sydney's]] [[Inner West (Sydney)|inner-western suburbs]]. The current headmaster is Graham Smollet. He has been the St Patricks headmaster since 1993. Mr Brian Roberts will take the role next year in 2008.
Founded as a [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] school in the tradition of [[Edmund Rice]] in 1928, the [[college]] currently caters for approximately 1430 students from Years 5 to 12.<ref name="Schoolchoice"/>


St Patrick's College is a member of the [[Independent Schools Association]], and the [[Junior School Heads Association of Australia]].<ref name="JSHAA">[http://www.jshaa.asn.au/nsw/directory/index.asp JSHAA- Member Directory 2007] (accessed:27-06-2007)</ref>
St Patrick's College is a member of the [[Independent Schools Association]] (ISA), the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),<ref name=AHISA>{{cite web |url=http://www.ahisa.com.au/Display.aspx?tabid=2230 |title=AHISA Schools|accessdate=2007-12-11 |year =2007 |month =November |work=New South Wales|publisher=Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia}}</ref> and the [[Junior School Heads Association of Australia]] (JSHAA).<ref name=jshaa>{{cite web |url=http://www.jshaa.asn.au/nsw/directory/index.asp |title=JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members |accessdate=2007-12-11 |year =2007 |work=New South Wales Branch|publisher=Junior School Heads' Association of Australia}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The school was established in [[1928]] by the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] as an affordable school for youth which also provided teaching experience for novice Brothers. It began with 39 boys and today has 1450 students. The headquarters of the Brothers' province was located behind the college ovals and today is the Strathfield campus of [[Australian Catholic University]].
The school was established in 1928 by the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] as an affordable school for youth which also provided teaching experience for novice Brothers. It began with 39 boys and today has 1450 students. The headquarters of the Brothers' province was located behind the college ovals and today is the Strathfield campus of [[Australian Catholic University]].
[[Image:SPC_Early_Days.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SPC in the 1930's]]
[[Image:SPC_Early_Days.jpg|200px|thumb|right|SPC in the 1930's]]
From the outset St Patrick's provided a wide [[curriculum]] that included the sciences, music, art, drama, woodwork and technical drawing. Beginning with two science laboratories, this number has swelled to seven. Acquiring land during the [[Great Depression|depression]] of the early thirties provided the College with expansive sporting facilities which are used for cricket, rugby and athletics. A [[Gymnasium]], [[swimming pool]], practice wickets and four additional sports fields have subsequently been built.


The school has two libraries for juniors and seniors, the latter carrying books and films and housing an extensive archive. Both have modern computer facilities. What began as a single building in 1928 has now grown to more than ten, with an administration centre employing ten people. Eight rooms have become more than fifty, growing with the increased enrollment. In 1960 a school [[chapel]] was erected which accommodates 250 people. The College Honour Boards list the names of fifty ex-student priests or Christian Brothers alongside men who have attained distinction in professional fields and public life.<ref name="History"/>
From the outset St Patrick's provided a wide curriculum that included the sciences, music, art, drama, woodwork and technical drawing. Beginning with two science laboratories, this number has swelled to seven. Acquiring land during the [[Great Depression|depression]] of the early thirties provided the College with expansive sporting facilities which are used for cricket, rugby and athletics. A Gymnasium, swimming pool, practice wickets and four additional sports fields have subsequently been built.

The school has two libraries for juniors and seniors, the latter carrying books and films and housing an extensive archive. Both have modern computer facilities. What began as a single building in [[1928]] has now grown to more than ten, with an administration centre employing ten people. Eight rooms have become more than fifty, growing with the increased enrollment. In [[1960]] a school chapel was erected which accommodates 250 people. The College Honour Boards list the names of fifty ex-student priests or Christian Brothers alongside men who have attained distinction in professional fields and public life.<ref name="History"/>


Mr Grahame Smollet became SPC's first lay headmaster in 1993. SPC's student population has continued to grow reaching 1430 in 2006.
Mr Grahame Smollet became SPC's first lay headmaster in 1993. SPC's student population has continued to grow reaching 1430 in 2006.
[[Image:100 0514.jpg|220px|thumb|left|SPC from Breen Oval]]
[[Image:100 0514.jpg|220px|thumb|left|SPC from Breen Oval]]


The school is currently one of the best performing male [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] schools in [[Sydney]] academically{{Fact|date=June 2007}} while being successful in the [[Independent Schools Association| ISA]] sporting competition. This has led to success with the school's First XI and Second XI cricket team winning the [[2006]]/[[2007]] [[cricket]] competitions and the tennis teams successfully retaining the tennis shield for a run of fourteen years. In 2007 SPC achieved aggregate [[Independent Schools Association| ISA]] premierships in cricket, soccer (football), athletics, swimming and cross country.
The school is currently one of the best performing male [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] schools in [[Sydney]] academically{{Fact|date=June 2007}} while being successful in the [[Independent Schools Association| ISA]] sporting competition. This has led to success with the school's First XI and Second XI cricket team winning the 2006/2007 [[cricket]] competitions and the tennis teams successfully retaining the tennis shield for a run of fourteen years. In 2007 SPC achieved aggregate [[Independent Schools Association| ISA]] premierships in cricket, soccer (football), athletics, swimming and cross country.


In 2004 the college purchased part of Edgar Street, a public road, arguing that the safety of students was threatened by traffic. The land was purchased from [[Municipality of Strathfield|Strathfield council]] with agreement that a public 'right of way' would be maintained for residents affected by the privatisation of the road. The building work commenced at the end of 2006 and finished in May 2007. It also purchased a large adjoining residence (formerly a part of a Loreto sisters nursing home) to be named 'Waterford House'.
In 2004 the college purchased part of Edgar Street, a public road, arguing that the safety of students was threatened by traffic. The land was purchased from [[Municipality of Strathfield|Strathfield council]] with agreement that a public 'right of way' would be maintained for residents affected by the privatisation of the road. The building work commenced at the end of 2006 and finished in May 2007. It also purchased a large adjoining residence (formerly a part of a Loreto sisters nursing home) to be named 'Waterford House'.


In April [[2005]] St Patrick's was the subject of controversy when the school's co-curricular policy prevented a student from playing soccer in the Premier Youth League.<ref name="sport_controversy_article">[http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Parents-defy-weekend-ban-for-a-boys-goal/2005/04/13/1113251685253.html "Parents defy weekend ban for a boy's goal"]</ref> The policy states that an enrolled student is obliged to play sport (or another activity) for the school, and if this obligation comes into conflict with another activity, the school activity takes precedence. In the end, the boy's parents decided to withdraw their son from St Patrick's and enrol him at [[Trinity Grammar School (New South Wales)|Trinity Grammar School]].<ref name="boy's_name_in_basketball_awards">[http://www.trinity.nsw.edu.au/news/docs2005/sports_jsresults.pdf (Boy's name in Trinity basketball awards)]</ref>
In April 2005 St Patrick's was the subject of controversy when the school's co-curricular policy prevented a student from playing soccer in the Premier Youth League.<ref name="sport_controversy_article">[http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Parents-defy-weekend-ban-for-a-boys-goal/2005/04/13/1113251685253.html "Parents defy weekend ban for a boy's goal"]</ref> The policy states that an enrolled student is obliged to play sport (or another activity) for the school, and if this obligation comes into conflict with another activity, the school activity takes precedence. In the end, the boy's parents decided to withdraw their son from St Patrick's and enrol him at [[Trinity Grammar School (New South Wales)|Trinity Grammar School]].<ref name="boy's_name_in_basketball_awards">[http://www.trinity.nsw.edu.au/news/docs2005/sports_jsresults.pdf (Boy's name in Trinity basketball awards)]</ref>


In the year [[2007]], following the shock retirement of current headmaster Mr. Grahame Smollett, the St. Patrick's College Board went in search of a new Headmaser. They have recently announced that Mr Brian Roberts, (current Headmaster of [[Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham]]) has signed as the headmaster of the College for a minimum 5 year term.
In the year 2007, following the shock retirement of current headmaster Mr. Grahame Smollett, the St. Patrick's College Board went in search of a new Headmaster. They have recently announced that Mr Brian Roberts, (current Headmaster of [[Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham]]) has signed as the headmaster of the College for a minimum 5 year term.


On the 7th of August 2007, Grahame Smollet made a proposition to Strathfield Council extinguish the right of way along the newly created 'Smollett Place' (the former public road Edgar Street), despite Smollett previously agreeing to this condition when the road was sold. His notion failed with a 3-2 vote. Later the next day he released a publication denouncing the council members who ''did not allow st pats the same rights as a public school''.
On [[7 August]] [[2007]], Grahame Smollet made a proposition to Strathfield Council extinguish the right of way along the newly created 'Smollett Place' (the former public road Edgar Street), despite Smollett previously agreeing to this condition when the road was sold. His notion failed with a 3-2 vote. Later the next day he released a publication denouncing the council members who "did not allow st pats the same rights as a public school".


===Headmasters===
==Headmasters==
{| class="wikitable"
*Rev. Br. M. B. Hanrahan 1928
|-
*Rev. Br. E. S. Crowle 1929 – 1932
!Period
*Rev. Br. M. E. Breen 1933 – 1935
!Details<ref name=History>{{cite web |url= http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/about_spc/hs_index.php|title= History |accessdate=2007-12-11 |year =2007 |work= About SPC|publisher=St Patrick's College}}</ref>
*Br. J. V. Coghlan 1939 – 1941
|-
*Rev. Br. B. Quirke 1942 – 1943
|1928
*Rev. Br. M. M. O’Connor 1944
*Br. J. V. Coghlan 1945 – 1950
|Rev. Br. M. B. Hanrahan
|-
*Rev. Br. R. B. Garvey 1951 – 1952
|1929 – 1932
*Rev. Br. J. A. McGlade 1953 – 1955
*Rev. Br. J. G. Hodda 1956 - 1961
|Rev. Br. E. S. Crowle
|-
*Rev. Br. J. P. Hannigan 1962 – 1963
|1933 – 1935
*Rev. Br. H. C. Gyar 1964 – 1966
*Rev. Br. T. I. Casey 1967 – 1974
|Rev. Br. M. E. Breen
|-
*Rev. Br. W. R. Greening 1975 - 1980
|1939 – 1941
*Br. J. P. O’Shea 1981 – 1987
*Br. J. Giacon 1988 – 1992
|Br. J. V. Coghlan
|-
*Mr. G. Smollett 1993 - 2007
|1942 – 1943
*Mr. Brian Roberts 2008-
|Rev. Br. B. Quirke
<ref name="History">[http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/about_spc/hs_index.php St Patrick's College- History] (accessed:27-06-2007)</ref>
|-
|1944
|Rev. Br. M. M. O'Connor
|-
|1945 – 1950
|Br. J. V. Coghlan
|-
|1951 – 1952
|Rev. Br. R. B. Garvey
|-
|1953 – 1955
|Rev. Br. J. A. McGlade
|-
|1956 – 1961
|Rev. Br. J. G. Hodda
|-
|1962 – 1963
|Rev. Br. J. P. Hannigan
|-
|1964 – 1966
|Rev. Br. H. C. Gyar
|-
|1967 – 1974
|Rev. Br. T. I. Casey
|-
|1975 – 1980
|Rev. Br. W. R. Greening
|-
|1981 – 1987
|Br. J. P. O'Shea
|-
|1988 – 1992
|Br. J. Giacon
|-
|1993 – 2007
|Mr. G. Smollett
|-
|2008 &ndash;
|Mr. Brian Roberts
|-
|}

==Co-curriculum==
There is strong emphasis on sport at St Patrick's College. The school competes in such activities as rugby union, cricket, soccer, swimming, basketball, golf, athletics and tennis in the [[Independent Schools Association]] (ISA) competition. The college annually conducts a musical and drama production as well as being active in terms of bands, debating and mock trial.


==College Life==
There is strong emphasis on sport at St Patrick's College. The school competes in such activities as rugby union, cricket, soccer, swimming, basketball, golf, athletics and tennis in the [[Independent Schools Association| ISA]] competition where it is one of the strongest members. The college annually conducts a musical and drama production as well as being active in terms of bands, debating and mock trial.
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The College also competes annually with its local rival, [[Trinity Grammar School (New South Wales)|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.
The College also competes annually with its local rival, [[Trinity Grammar School (New South Wales)|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.


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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.
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.


==College Anthem==
== College crest ==
The College's crest was designed in 1938 and is made up of three components:
[[Image:Smollet_Place_Francis_Street.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Smollet Place from the Francis Street Entrance]]
For God, for Queen and Country,<br />
For Faith and Nation both-<br />
Thats why we strive for victory,<br />
On that we take our oath,<br />
Blue and Black our heraldry,<br />
And Gold of colours best,<br />
The noblest code of chivalry,<br />
We bring to ev'ry test.<br />
<br />
First of saints and scholars,<br />
Teach us how to learn from thee;<br />
Zeal in learning, Faith in turning.<br />
Work and play to sanctity<br />
Luceat Lux Vestra<br />
May our motto ever be:<br />
To do and love the right and to let our light<br />
Shine for all to see.<br />
St Patrick, true to thee.<br />
<br />
(Words: Br R. C. Hill; Music: Br C. D. Smith)



== 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 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 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.<ref name="History"/>
*'''The Star:''' Seen mounting the Crest, it signifies that the College lights the way to knowledge and to the Heavenly Father.<ref name="History"/>


== Uniform ==
==Buildings==
[[Image:Smollet_Place_Francis_Street.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Smollet Place from the Francis Street Entrance]]
'''Junior School (Years 5 & 6) -''' Blue school boy cap, grey woolen shorts and blazer, pale blue shirt, standard striped college tie, long grey socks with garters, black leather shoes.

'''Senior School (Years 7- 10) -''' greyish woolen trousers and a blazer, pale blue shirt, standard striped college tie, short black socks, black leather shoes.

'''Senior School (Years 11 & 12) -''' same as 7-10 uniform bar the replacement of grey blazer with a black blazer with gold trim in year 11 and the replacement of the standard striped college tie with a black crested version in year 12.

== Buildings ==
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The buildings (e.g. the Hanrahan Building) and facilities (the Dean Gymnasium) are named after the following, all of whom taught at the College.
The buildings (e.g. the Hanrahan Building) and facilities (the Dean Gymnasium) are named after the following, all of whom taught at the College.

* Brother Michael Benignus Hanrahan, M.A. (1877 - 1953)
* Brother Michael Benignus Hanrahan, M.A. (1877 - 1953)
* Brother John Vincent Coghlan (1894 - 1987)
* Brother John Vincent Coghlan (1894 - 1987)
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* Smollett Place - the refurbishment of what was formally Edgar Street, named after current headmaster Mr Grahame Smollett (1993-2007)
* Smollett Place - the refurbishment of what was formally Edgar Street, named after current headmaster Mr Grahame Smollett (1993-2007)


== Notable Alumni==
== Alumni==
St Patrick's Alumni are traditionally known as "Old Boys"<ref name="spc_old_boys">[http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/old_boys/ Old boys page on the St Patricks College website]</ref>, the St Patrick's alumni association being called the "Old Boys' Union".
St Patrick's Alumni are traditionally known as "Old Boys"<ref name="spc_old_boys">[http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/old_boys/ Old boys page on the St Patricks College website]</ref>, the St Patrick's alumni association being called the "Old Boys' Union".


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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<ref name="spc_soccer"> [http://nswcfa.com.au/ NSW Churches Football Association website</ref> The home gound is Powells Creek Reserve at the Bicentennial Park end of Victoria Avenue, Concord West.<ref name="spc_old_boys" />
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<ref name="spc_soccer"> [http://nswcfa.com.au/ NSW Churches Football Association website</ref> The home gound is Powells Creek Reserve at the Bicentennial Park end of Victoria Avenue, Concord West.<ref name="spc_old_boys" />


=== Business ===
===Notable alumni===
;Business
* [[Bob Gould]], Owner of renowned Sydney bookshop<ref name="bob_gould">Bob Gould,
* [[Bob Gould]], Owner of renowned Sydney bookshop<ref name="bob_gould">Bob Gould,
[http://archives.econ.utah.edu/archives/marxism/2005w21/msg00038.htm <i>Father Ted Kennedy, Redfern parish priest</i>], email to the &lt;[email protected]&gt; mailing list, 24 May 2005 23:20:24 +1000</ref>
[http://archives.econ.utah.edu/archives/marxism/2005w21/msg00038.htm <i>Father Ted Kennedy, Redfern parish priest</i>], email to the &lt;[email protected]&gt; mailing list, 24 May 2005 23:20:24 +1000</ref>
* [[John Symond]], Founder and CEO of Aussie Homeloans (left SPC in Year 10).
* [[John Symond]], Founder and CEO of Aussie Homeloans (left SPC in Year 10).


===Education===
;Education
* [[Christopher Hayes]] headmaster of [[St Edmund's College, Canberra]]
* [[Christopher Hayes]] headmaster of [[St Edmund's College, Canberra]]
* [[Professor Peter Sheehan AO]], Vice-Chancellor of the [[Australian Catholic University]]
* [[Professor Peter Sheehan AO]], Vice-Chancellor of the [[Australian Catholic University]]
* [[Professor Gerard Sutton]], Vice-Chancellor of the [[University of Wollongong]]
* [[Professor Gerard Sutton]], Vice-Chancellor of the [[University of Wollongong]]


=== Entertainment and the arts ===
;Entertainment, media and the arts
* [[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<ref>Ruben V. Nepales, [http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.php?index=2&story_id=65846&col=134 <i>Life after 'Rockstar'</i>], news.inq7.net Entertainment Column, February 11th 2006</ref>
* [[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<ref>Ruben V. Nepales, [http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.php?index=2&story_id=65846&col=134 <i>Life after 'Rockstar'</i>], news.inq7.net Entertainment Column, February 11th 2006</ref>
* [[Thomas Kenneally]], author<ref name="crikey_alumni">[http://www.crikey.com.au/articles/2002/04/28-alumni.html List of alumni for various schools, crikey.com.au]</ref><ref name="Kenneally">[http://www.bloomsbury.com/ARC/detail.asp?entryid=108086&bid=9 Thomas Keneally]</ref>
* [[Thomas Kenneally]], author<ref name="crikey_alumni">[http://www.crikey.com.au/articles/2002/04/28-alumni.html List of alumni for various schools, crikey.com.au]</ref><ref name="Kenneally">[http://www.bloomsbury.com/ARC/detail.asp?entryid=108086&bid=9 Thomas Keneally]</ref>
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* [[David Fernandez]], Musician, Vocalist of Spanish Black Metal band's Cryfemal and Crystal Moors
* [[David Fernandez]], Musician, Vocalist of Spanish Black Metal band's Cryfemal and Crystal Moors


;Politics, bureaucracy and the law

=== Politics, Bureaucracy and Law ===
* [[John Brogden]], former NSW [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] Opposition Leader and current CEO of Manchester Unity<ref name="crikey_alumni" /><ref name="smh_brogden">Damien Murphy, [http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/a-thirst-for-power-but-illequipped-to-bounce-back-from-stupidity/2005/08/29/1125302510909.html?oneclick=true/ <i>A thirst for power but ill-equipped to bounce back from stupidity</i>], Sydney Morning Herald, August 30, 2005</ref>
* [[John Brogden]], former NSW [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] Opposition Leader and current CEO of Manchester Unity<ref name="crikey_alumni" /><ref name="smh_brogden">Damien Murphy, [http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/a-thirst-for-power-but-illequipped-to-bounce-back-from-stupidity/2005/08/29/1125302510909.html?oneclick=true/ <i>A thirst for power but ill-equipped to bounce back from stupidity</i>], Sydney Morning Herald, August 30, 2005</ref>
* [[Tony Burke]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician; Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Watson (New South Wales).<ref>Paul Bibby, St Pet's old boys making their mark, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 December 2007; http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/member.asp?id=DYW </ref>
* [[Tony Burke]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician; Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Watson (New South Wales)<ref name="BibbySMH"/>
* Dr [[Craig Emerson]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|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).<ref> Paul Bibby, St Pet's old boys making their mark, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 December 2007; http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/member.asp?id=83V </ref>
* Dr [[Craig Emerson]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|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)<ref name="BibbySMH">{{cite news| first = Paul| last = Bibby| title = St Pat's old boys making their mark| url = http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/the-way-they-were/2007/12/11/1197135403086.html| work = National| publisher = Sydney Morning Herald| date = 2007-12-11| accessdate = 2007-12-11}}</ref>
* [[Andrew Ferguson]] former Secretary of the New South Wales Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.
* [[Andrew Ferguson]] former Secretary of the New South Wales Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.
* [[Laurie Ferguson]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Reid (New South Wales) (Labor Party) <ref>ref name="crikey_alumni"; ).<ref> Paul Bibby, St Pet's old boys making their mark, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 December 2007;http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/member.asp?id=8T4</ref>
* [[Laurie Ferguson]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Reid (New South Wales) (Labor Party)<ref name="BibbySMH"/>
* [[Martin Ferguson]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician; Minister for Resources and Energy (2007- present); Member of Parliament for Batman (Victoria) (Labor Party) <ref> name="crikey_alumni"; Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy in the Federal cabinet (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Rankin (Queensland)(Labor Party).<ref> Paul Bibby, St Pet's old boys making their mark, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 December 2007; http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/member.asp?id=LS4 </ref>
* [[Martin Ferguson]], Federal [[Australian Labor Party|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)<ref name="BibbySMH"/>
* [[Paul Lynch (politician)|Paul Lynch]], NSW [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician<ref name="crikey_alumni" />
* [[Paul Lynch (politician)|Paul Lynch]], NSW [[Australian Labor Party|ALP]] politician<ref name="crikey_alumni"/>
* [[Paul McLeay]], Member for Heathcote, New South Wales Parliament
* [[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.
* 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 ===
;Sport
* [[Michael Foley]], Australian rugby union player<ref name="crikey_alumni" />
* [[Michael Foley]], Australian rugby union player<ref name="crikey_alumni" />
* [[Ante Milicic]], Australian [[Football (soccer)]] player for the [[Queensland Roar]]
* [[Ante Milicic]], Australian [[Football (soccer)]] player for the [[Queensland Roar]]
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==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Non-Government schools in New South Wales]]
* [[List of Non-Government schools in New South Wales]]
* [[List of Christian Brothers schools]]
* [[List of Christian Brothers schools]]
*[[Independent Schools Association]]


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/ St. Patrick's College website]
* [http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/ St. Patrick's College website]
* [http://www.warmemorialsnsw.asn.au/Details.cfm?MemNo=292/ St. Patricks College, Strathfield - Memorial Chapel and Honour Roll]
* [http://www.edmundrice.org/dispatches/content/Australian-bornbrotheronC.html/ Br Peter O'Loughlin]
* [http://www.dukeofednsw.au.com/scholist.html/ Duke of Edinburgh's Award]
* [http://www.cfc.edu.au/National_Governance__EO/August%202005%20Newsletter.txt/ School Fundraising]
* [http://www.sydney.catholic.org.au/Archdiocese/History/bishops.shtml/ Bede Vincent Heather]
* [http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/stories/prendergast_bio.asp/ Kieran Prendergast]
* [http://www.rugby365.com/Laws_And_Referees/Referee_Profiles/story_24390.shtml/ George Ayoub]
* [http://www.catholicvoice.com.au/173/n_19.htm/ Fr John Browne]
* [http://www.geocities.com/freemaps/refer.htm/ Reference from 1967]
* [http://www.shalom.edu.au/showFacilitator.asp?FacilitatorID=21 Dr Paul O'Shea]
* [http://stpatricks.rugby.net.au/default.asp St Patrick's Rugby Club]
* [http://www.users.bigpond.com/peterskrzynecki/index.htm]


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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.[1]

St Patrick's College is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[2] and the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA).[3]

History

The school was established in 1928 by the Christian Brothers as an affordable school for youth which also provided teaching experience for novice Brothers. It began with 39 boys and today has 1450 students. The headquarters of the Brothers' province was located behind the college ovals and today is the Strathfield campus of Australian Catholic University.

File:SPC Early Days.jpg
SPC in the 1930's

From the outset St Patrick's provided a wide curriculum that included the sciences, music, art, drama, woodwork and technical drawing. Beginning with two science laboratories, this number has swelled to seven. Acquiring land during the depression of the early thirties provided the College with expansive sporting facilities which are used for cricket, rugby and athletics. A Gymnasium, swimming pool, practice wickets and four additional sports fields have subsequently been built.

The school has two libraries for juniors and seniors, the latter carrying books and films and housing an extensive archive. Both have modern computer facilities. What began as a single building in 1928 has now grown to more than ten, with an administration centre employing ten people. Eight rooms have become more than fifty, growing with the increased enrollment. In 1960 a school chapel was erected which accommodates 250 people. The College Honour Boards list the names of fifty ex-student priests or Christian Brothers alongside men who have attained distinction in professional fields and public life.[4]

Mr Grahame Smollet became SPC's first lay headmaster in 1993. SPC's student population has continued to grow reaching 1430 in 2006.

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SPC from Breen Oval

The school is currently one of the best performing male Catholic schools in Sydney academically[citation needed] while being successful in the ISA sporting competition. This has led to success with the school's First XI and Second XI cricket team winning the 2006/2007 cricket competitions and the tennis teams successfully retaining the tennis shield for a run of fourteen years. In 2007 SPC achieved aggregate ISA premierships in cricket, soccer (football), athletics, swimming and cross country.

In 2004 the college purchased part of Edgar Street, a public road, arguing that the safety of students was threatened by traffic. The land was purchased from Strathfield council with agreement that a public 'right of way' would be maintained for residents affected by the privatisation of the road. The building work commenced at the end of 2006 and finished in May 2007. It also purchased a large adjoining residence (formerly a part of a Loreto sisters nursing home) to be named 'Waterford House'.

In April 2005 St Patrick's was the subject of controversy when the school's co-curricular policy prevented a student from playing soccer in the Premier Youth League.[5] The policy states that an enrolled student is obliged to play sport (or another activity) for the school, and if this obligation comes into conflict with another activity, the school activity takes precedence. In the end, the boy's parents decided to withdraw their son from St Patrick's and enrol him at Trinity Grammar School.[6]

In the year 2007, following the shock retirement of current headmaster Mr. Grahame Smollett, the St. Patrick's College Board went in search of a new Headmaster. They have recently announced that Mr Brian Roberts, (current Headmaster of Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham) has signed as the headmaster of the College for a minimum 5 year term.

On 7 August 2007, Grahame Smollet made a proposition to Strathfield Council extinguish the right of way along the newly created 'Smollett Place' (the former public road Edgar Street), despite Smollett previously agreeing to this condition when the road was sold. His notion failed with a 3-2 vote. Later the next day he released a publication denouncing the council members who "did not allow st pats the same rights as a public school".

Headmasters

Period Details[4]
1928 Rev. Br. M. B. Hanrahan
1929 – 1932 Rev. Br. E. S. Crowle
1933 – 1935 Rev. Br. M. E. Breen
1939 – 1941 Br. J. V. Coghlan
1942 – 1943 Rev. Br. B. Quirke
1944 Rev. Br. M. M. O'Connor
1945 – 1950 Br. J. V. Coghlan
1951 – 1952 Rev. Br. R. B. Garvey
1953 – 1955 Rev. Br. J. A. McGlade
1956 – 1961 Rev. Br. J. G. Hodda
1962 – 1963 Rev. Br. J. P. Hannigan
1964 – 1966 Rev. Br. H. C. Gyar
1967 – 1974 Rev. Br. T. I. Casey
1975 – 1980 Rev. Br. W. R. Greening
1981 – 1987 Br. J. P. O'Shea
1988 – 1992 Br. J. Giacon
1993 – 2007 Mr. G. Smollett
2008 – Mr. Brian Roberts

Co-curriculum

There is strong emphasis on sport at St Patrick's College. The school competes in such activities as rugby union, cricket, soccer, swimming, basketball, golf, athletics and tennis in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competition. The college annually conducts a musical and drama production as well as being active in terms of bands, debating and mock trial.

The College also competes annually with its local rival, 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 and Tri-series golf played with Trinity Grammar School and St Ignatius' College, Riverview.

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 in 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.

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.[4]

Buildings

File:Smollet Place Francis Street.jpg
Smollet Place from the Francis Street Entrance

The buildings (e.g. the Hanrahan Building) and facilities (the Dean Gymnasium) are named after the following, all of whom taught at the College.

  • Brother Michael Benignus Hanrahan, M.A. (1877 - 1953)
  • Brother John Vincent Coghlan (1894 - 1987)
  • Brother Patrick Ignatius Hickey (1863 - 1927)
  • Brother James Gerald Hodda, B.A., B.Sc. (1917 - 1998)
  • Brother Graham Eric Raymer (1926 - 1953)
  • Brother John P Rewi Crichton, M.B.E. (1894 - 1985)
  • Brother James A McGlade, O.B.E., B.A., M.A.C.E. (1914 - )
  • Mr Anthony E Good (1918 - 1998)
  • Brother Patrick Finian Markwell, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (1923 - 1985)
  • Mr T E Healey, B.A. (Q'land) (1907 - 1999)
  • Brother Bruce C Dean (1924 - 1999)
  • Brother Patrick Leo Duffy (1902 - 1979)
  • Brother Bernard Mark Dynes (1916 - 1989)

In 2007 3 new structures were created on the campus:

  • Waterford House - a hospitality centre named after the birthplace of Edmund Rice.
  • The Powell Pavillion - Changerooms, BBQ facilities and multi-purpose ampitheatre, named after long serving brother Brother Chanel Powell.
  • Smollett Place - the refurbishment of what was formally Edgar Street, named after current headmaster Mr Grahame Smollett (1993-2007)

Alumni

St Patrick's Alumni are traditionally known as "Old Boys"[7], the St Patrick's alumni association being called the "Old Boys' Union".

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]

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 gound is Powells Creek Reserve at the Bicentennial Park end of Victoria Avenue, Concord West.[7]

Notable alumni

Business
  • Bob Gould, Owner of renowned Sydney bookshop[10]
  • John Symond, Founder and CEO of Aussie Homeloans (left SPC in Year 10).
Bildung
Entertainment, media and the arts
  • 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[11]
  • Thomas Kenneally, author[12][13]
  • Rob Shehadie, actor in the television show Pizza
  • Peter Skrzynecki, Renowned poet and writer and lecturer at the University of Western Sydney
  • Rodney Neville, Artist, Winner of the Mackenzie Award for Young Artist of The Year 2001
  • David Fernandez, Musician, Vocalist of Spanish Black Metal band's Cryfemal and Crystal Moors
Politics, bureaucracy and the law
  • John Brogden, former NSW Liberal Opposition Leader and current CEO of Manchester Unity[12][14]
  • Tony Burke, Federal ALP politician; Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry (2007 - present); Member of Parliament for Watson (New South Wales)[15]
  • 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)[15]
  • 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)[15]
  • 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)[15]
  • Paul Lynch, NSW ALP politician[12]
  • 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

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Schoolchoice was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "AHISA Schools". New South Wales. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members". New South Wales Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
  4. ^ a b c "History". About SPC. St Patrick's College. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
  5. ^ "Parents defy weekend ban for a boy's goal"
  6. ^ (Boy's name in Trinity basketball awards)
  7. ^ a b c Old boys page on the St Patricks College website
  8. ^ St Patrick's Rugby Club website
  9. ^ [http://nswcfa.com.au/ NSW Churches Football Association website
  10. ^ Bob Gould, Father Ted Kennedy, Redfern parish priest, email to the <[email protected]> mailing list, 24 May 2005 23:20:24 +1000
  11. ^ Ruben V. Nepales, Life after 'Rockstar', news.inq7.net Entertainment Column, February 11th 2006
  12. ^ a b c d List of alumni for various schools, crikey.com.au
  13. ^ Thomas Keneally
  14. ^ Damien Murphy, A thirst for power but ill-equipped to bounce back from stupidity, Sydney Morning Herald, August 30, 2005
  15. ^ a b c d Bibby, Paul (2007-12-11). "St Pat's old boys making their mark". National. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2007-12-11.

See also

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