Posts by St Patrick's College

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Dr Nicholas Siemensma (SPC 1960-63) who died in late September 2023. A service was held in the Boyd Chapel at Springvale Botanical Cemetery on 6 October 2023. Nicholas was a day student at SPC and started his proficiency studies and continued through to his…

The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Des Leyden (SPC 1962-65) who has carved out a successful career as a lawyer across the nation and remembers his education as a boarder at SPC as a unique experience, forging many bonds and friendships.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I had just turned…

We were delighted to welcome Old Collegian Mark Lynch (SPC 1974-79) back to the College with his family recently. It was the first time Mark had been back on the school grounds since his school days in the 1970s. Mark is now living in Perth, WA and was back on the familiar territory for a family celebration.…

The College reconnected with Old Collegian Joe Ballinger (SPC 1953-54, PY1956) who has enjoyed a full and rewarding work career and is known to many more from his many and varied community pursuits. Joe shares some of his fondest memories of his time at SPC, including being a student when Br Bill O’Malley’s St Pat’s…