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Collection of photos from St Patrick’s College in 1969
Exactly, half a century has passed since these photos were taken. It was great to welcome so many of the men featured in these photos back to the College last term when they regathered for their 50-year reunion.
SPC grows together in Movember
Growing a mo to support mental health By Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Mr Brad Murray To continue the important discussions on men’s health at St Patrick’s College, this month, being the month of November, we will celebrate Movember. Staff and senior students have been invited to participate and we’d love to garner further support from our…
Welcoming back an Old Boy Tony Amad (SPC 1956-57)
We enjoyed a visit from Old Collegian Tony Amad (SPC 1956-57) and his daughter Judy on the first day of Term 4. Anthony, better known as Tony, was a boarder at SPC in Form 2 and 3 and came from Carlton, along with his brother Johnny (SPC 1941-43). He recalled seeing snow for the first time during…
Pat Walsh (SPC 1953-54) launching new book
Australian human rights advocate and Old Collegian Pat Walsh (SPC 1953-54, PY1958) will be launching a book focusing on his long association with East Timor at the Ballarat Library on Friday November 22. The book, “The Day Hope and History Rhymed in East Timor and other East Timor stories”, focuses on Pat’s memories of East…
Memories of SPC school days from the 1950s
The SPC school uniform of former boarder Adrian McConnell’s (SPC 54-57, PY1958) was recently unearthed by family while searching for mementos to help celebrate the Old Boys’ 80th birthday celebrations recently. The school cap, cadet unit badge, jumper, scarf and school tie had been safely packed away in Adrian’s ‘memories’ box for years. Photos of Adrian’s prized…
Old Boys in the News – October 2019
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Old Collegian Jesse Farquhar (SPC 2007-10, PY2012) sharing his tips on what to do if you see a snake in this story here. Jesse and his twin brother Jules (SPC 2007-11, PY2012) have become known as snake catching experts, catching snakes in the Ballarat region for a number…
Engagements, Marriages & Births – October 2019
Congratulations to the following Old Collegians, who have recently become engaged, married or become parents. ENGAGEMENTS Congratulations to Cameron Ferguson (SPC 2007-12) and fiancée Lucy Brennan on their recent engagement. The happy couple are planning an April 2020 wedding in the Yarra Valley. MARRIAGES Congratulations to Tom Madden (SPC 1999-2004), pictured, and Georgie…
Where are they now – Dr Peter Morris (SPC 1949-55)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian and much-loved former SPC teacher Dr Peter Morris (SPC 1949-55) who has shared some of the highlights of his career and fondest moments at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving SPC in 1955, I attended the University of Melbourne and was fortunate…
Where are they now – Julian Prendergast (SPC 1979-84)
The College recently reconnected with former day student Julian Prendergast (SPC 1979-84) who has carved out a successful career in the financial services and agriculture industry, and is now Area Manager of Western Victoria for Elders. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I haven’t strayed too far from Ballarat, having worked…
Moving tribute to Old Boy Danny Frawley
Old Collegian Tom O’Keane (SPC 2012-2017) shares a moving article that he wrote as part of his studies as a second year journalism student at Melbourne’s La Trobe University on the tragic passing of fellow Old Boy Danny Frawley (SPC 1976-79, PY1981) and Danny’s enormous impact on the wider community. Vale Danny Frawley Danny ‘Spud’…