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2016 Legends Announced
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians’ Association (SPC-OCA) will honour the exemplary work of two Old Collegians by inducting them as Legends at a gala dinner in May. Prominent Australian cinematographer and four-time Australian Film Industry award winner David Parer will be honoured at the dinner alongside Joe (Desmond) Delaney AO,- a former president of…
Important meeting for Ireland Trip
Dear Parents, Students and Colleagues, An important meeting will be held next Wednesday March 2 at 7:30pm in the Old Collegians Pavilion to finalise details regarding the upcoming tour of Ireland. Parents and their sons attending the tour are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting as there will be much important information delivered as well…
AFL draft joy for SPC
St Patrick’s College 1st XVIII coach Howard Clark has seen dozens of his former charges drafted to AFL clubs over the years, but few have given him as much satisfaction as seeing Yestin Eades’ named called out in the 2015 AFL National Draft. Yestin was selected at pick number 64 by the Essendon Football Club,…
Jacob Hopper speech at John James Medal
1st XVIII captain Jacob Hopper delivered a memorable speech at the 2015 John James Medal, the best and fairest count for the St Patrick’s College football program. Following is the full transcript of his speech: “Good Evening Mr Crowley, staff, invited guests, parents and students. It is my absolute pleasure to be able to say…
1st XVIII match report – 2015 Herald Sun Shield Fi
2015 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final St Patrick’s College 10.12 (72)- d Essendon Keilor College 6.7 (43) Goal Kickers: Jackson Carrick 2, Jacob Wheelahan 2, Jacob Hopper 1, Hamish Coulton 1, Daniel Rioli 1, Leigh Spiteri 1, Tanner Blackney-Noter 1, Bailey Veale Best Players: Joel Cowan, Ben Hurley, Jacob Hopper, Ben Simpson, Ben Lusby, Hasker…
1st XVIII – Herald Sun Shield semi – SPC d SJC
St Patrick’s College through to Final Score: St Patrick’s College 10.3 (63) d St Joseph’s College 5.10 (40) Goals: Joel Cowan, Leigh Spiteri 2, Hamish Coulton, Jackson Carrick, Jordyn Cotter, Connor Byrne, Jacob Hopper, Tom Williamson 1 Best: Joel Cowan, Ben Lusby, Jacob Hopper, Hasker Dawborn, Joe Dodd, Tom Evans – St Patrick’s College is…
1st XVIII report (July 22) – BAS Grand Final
SPC make it nine BAS titles in a row- Score: St Patrick’s College 12 10 (82) d Ballarat Clarendon College 6.7 (43)- Goal Kickers: Jackson Carrick 3, Daniel Rioli 2, Jarrod Korrewha, Joel Cowan, Jacob Hopper, Ben Lusby, Ezekiel Frank, Clay Bilney, Yestin Eades 1 Best Players: Joel Cowan, Jacob Hopper, Jackson Carrick, Daniel Rioli,…
Movie night to raise funds for footy trip
The St Patrick’s College football programme has organised a fund raising movie night at the Regent Cinemas for Thursday, August 20. All funds raised through the night will be used to help offset costs for students and staff attending the 2016 Tour of Ireland and the United Kingdom which will take place in the term…
BAS 1st XVIII Grand Final Preview
Arguably the strongest arch rivalry in Ballarat school sport will come to a head again on Wednesday, July 22 when St Patrick’s College takes on Ballarat Clarendon College in the Ballarat Associated Schools 1st XVIII football grand final. The match will be played from 3.30pm at the revamped Wendouree Recreational Reserve. St Patrick’s College will…
1st XVIII report (July 7) SPC v Eastern Eaglehawks
St Patrick’s College 16.9 (104) d Eastern Eaglehawks 12.4 (76) Goals: Jarrod Korewha 4, Mickitja Rotumah-Onus 4, Jackson Carrick 2, Ben Lusby, Jordyn Cotter, Clay Bilney, Sam Williamson, Matthew Geary, Tanna Blackney-Noter. Best: Jake McQueen, Jarrod Korewha, Hamish Coulton, Tanna Blackney-Noter, Ben Lusby, Hasker Dawborn. – A unique opportunity for the SPC 1st XVIII to…