Posts by St Patrick's College
Ireland, UK & France Football Tour ’24
Follow the cultural, historical and sporting experiences of our students on the 2024 Ireland, UK and France Football Tour.
Read MoreSchool of Rock tickets on sale
Tickets for our first whole school production in our new Performing Arts Centre are now on sale.
Read MoreOld Boys in the News – March 2024
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight, including: Old Collegian Cooper Sherman (SPC 2017-2022) will have the support of SPC behind him as he competes at Easter’s Stawell Gift this weekend. Cooper has been handed the toughest task by receiving the backmarker position of just half a metre, as he looks to add Australia’s…
Read MoreMaurice James Walsh (SPC 1946-1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Maurice James Walsh (SPC 1946-1948) who passed away on 30 June 2023, at the age of 91 years. Maurice was a boarder from Remlaw, near Horsham, in Victoria and attended SPC from Sub-Intermediate through to Leaving. Maurice was awarded the second highest prize in…
Read MoreHenry Wines (SPC 2011-16) at home in hospitality
Old Collegian Henry Wines (SPC 2011-16) is showing he has what it takes to be a success in the world of hospitality. At the relatively tender age of 25, Henry is already a part-owner of one of Ballarat’s most well-known and popular pubs. He is now also earning the praise of his peers by taking…
Read MoreWhere are they now – David Whitehead (SPC 1978-84)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian David Whitehead (SPC 1978-84) who spent his formative years in the close company of motor racing royalty as personal mechanic to Aussie motor racing icon Peter Brock. David writes about his life, his many fond memories and the teachers who influenced him during his time at SPC. …
Read MoreClass of 2014 gathers for 10-Year Reunion
It was a great night of renewing friendships and reminiscing at the Class of 2014 Reunion on Saturday night. We welcomed more than 60 Old Collegians and their partners back to the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion for their 10-Year Reunion. It was an opportunity for the group to tour the College grounds and see up…
Read MoreJohn (Jack) Elliott (SPC 1947-51)
John (Jack) Elliott (SPC 1947-51) sadly passed away on 14 March 2024, aged 90 years. Jack was still running until not long before his passing, when his heart finally gave up. Jack was accomplished in all that he did at SPC. Jack was a boarder from Derrinallum and attended SPC through to matriculation, which…
Read MoreWhere are they now – John Conroy (SPC 1978-82, PY1983)
The College reconnected recently with Old Collegian John Conroy (SPC 1978-82, PY1983) who has many fond memories of his time at SPC, especially involving our sports and cadet programs. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I started in banking at the age of 17 years and I was determined to give it…
Read MoreEnjoying long-lost friendships at the Emerald
A most enjoyable afternoon was enjoyed by Old Collegians attending the Autumn Paddies Luncheon at the start of March at the Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne. It was great to see two Old Boys attending the lunch for the first time, Robert Sparks (SPC 1961-68) and Klaudio Dadich (SPC 1964-68), who had not seen each…
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