The Patrician Society will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year

Background – The Patrician Society

Named after the Patron Saint of Ireland, the school has very strong Irish roots thanks to the many inspiring Irish De Lalle Salle Brothers who spearheaded the establishment, growth and development of the school. The School was established in 1933 and has just celebrated its 70th Anniversary. Over the years, the school has produced many outstanding career academics and students who excel in all professions in Singapore including the creative arts and the sporting arena. The school was in fact in the early 1980s, one of the top schools in Singapore academically and sports wise.

St Patrick’s- The School

The school has always held true to its original vision and mission of educating the poor. The school continues to be an icon in the Eastern part of the Singapore educational landscape and community. From the earliest times, the school has seen many outstanding national sportsmen; artists; politicians; lawyers; career bureaucrats; artistes and many leaders in all aspects of life. The Patrician always lives up to the school's motto of "He Can Who Will". He has been brought up in a holistic learning environment and is a person who can adapt to all of life's challenges.

A Salute to Bro Joseph McNally

Arguably the most well-known principal to have headed the school. A "man of the cloth", Bro McNally as he is fondly remembered, by all his peers and students, dedicated his entire life to living up to the school's vision and motto. He taught all students that each and every one of us is God's unique beloved and has special talents, academic and otherwise. He was ahead of his time and taught that all religions are to be respected and he empowered his staff and students alike. Using the creative talents that he was born with, he has inspired many generations of Patricians to be imbued with the Love for the Arts. After passing on the baton as Principal of the school, Bro McNally went on to establish what is today the SIA-La Salle College of the Arts. It was apt that Bro McNally went on to receive the highest French Cultural Award for his achievements. Bro McNally was called back to God this year but his legacy lives on and continues to inspire all who knows him.

Bro McNally : An Inspiration to Patrician Creativity

It is oft mentioned within the Patrician Family, that Bro McNally's creative talents flourished during the time he was with St Patrick's. In a small corner of the old school, the beginnings of many of his beautiful sculptured works of art was born. He encouraged a small band of students and teachers to work with him as well as to pursue their own unique talents in arts. Today, Bro McNally's Sculptures adorn the premises of many buildings and offices all over the Singapore and beyond. More importantly, through his inspirational life, many creative talents were born into the Patrician family.

Patrician Society: Celebrating 25 Glorious Years

The Patrician Society turns 25 this year and would like to mark this auspicious year with an event which all Patrician can identify and be a part of. This event will also serves as a clarion call to all members of the Patrician Family past , present and future to rally behind their alma mater and revisit what it means to be a Patrician today. Ours is a proud heritage, one in being with God, society including the poor amongst us. Patricians embodies the virtues of Humanity, Humility and Honesty and continue to live out these virtues in everyday life

Proposed Event Concept

A Magical Evening with (Don McLean)

In support of The Brother Joesph McNally –Brand XYZ
Scholarship for the Arts
A Celebration of Patrician Creativity"

Communications Objectives

To raise funds for a Trust Scholarship in Brother Joesph McNally's memory to promote the pursuit of arts in Singapore. To rally and network all Patricians past and old towards this cause.

Event Objectives

Photo Exhibition
Gala Dinner
Check/Fish Presentation
Concert a) Daniel Boey’s Fashion Show b) Proposed Don McLean’s Musical Evening