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Day 4 New York Performong Arts Tour

Day 4 in New York sure was a busy one. Starting off with Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, then checking out a few stores including the NBA store & the Lego store (wow!). A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge then off to see a basketball game where the Brooklyn Nets won over Atlanta Hawks. –…

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Day 3 New York Performing Arts Tour 2017

Day 3 saw the boys heading to the Empire State Building & then a photo challenge around the streets of New York. It was a bit worrying when we were waiting on the 80th floor to go up to the observation deck on the 86th floor & we were told that a fire alarm had…

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Day 2 – New York Performing Arts Tour

Today was our first full day in New York. First they got to experience the subway system, then the boys had their first workshop (Improvisation) with Lou Liberatore (no relation to Tony!). After that it was off to the American Museum of Natural History (where they filmed “A Night at the Museum”, they also got…

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You can donate to the Boarding Precinct Appeal

This current boarding redevelopment is the most significant capital investment in boarding in the College’s 125-year history. The College is investing heavily in the project and a fundraising appeal to help fund the significant $7m project currently stands at nearly $380,000 – one third of the way to its target of $1m. Donations above $2…

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Darwin Tour 2017 – 4 Days to Go.

The 2017 Darwin tour Departs on Monday. For all photos from the tour make sure you like the SPC-OCA Facebook page at this link –

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Where are they now – Luke McInerney (SPC 1992-97)

The College reconnects with Luke McInerney (SPC 1992-97) who is kept busy in his advisory role in the UK Civil Aviation Authority in London working on European aviation policy, and remembers fondly the positive spirit of the Edmund Rice camps.       Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St Patrick’s…

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Where are they now – Terry Delahunty (SPC 1968-71)

The College reconnects with Terry Delahunty (SPC 1968-71), the CEO of a private gold exploration company, who has a SPC teacher to thank for introducing him to his wife Gloria.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Geographically,- I’ve had the privilege of spending much of my working life in many remote and…

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Where are they now – Alex Parker (SPC 2002-2007)

The College reconnects with Alex Parker (SPC 2002-2007) who has become a happy father of twins in recent times.     Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I commenced an Electrical Apprenticeship- in Ballarat in 2008 after completing Year 12. I completed the first three years of my apprenticeship working in the commercial…

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Old Boys – Births, Engagements and Marriages

BIRTHS, ENGAGEMENTS AND MARRIAGES – MARRIAGES Josh Ryan (SPC 2002-07) and Emma Steenhuis were married at St Patrick’s College Chapel on March 18 and celebrated with their reception in the picturesque surrounds of the OCA Pavilion. Jason Hegert (SPC 1997-2002) married Teagan Crosbie at the Bellarine Peninsula Winery -Baie Wines- on March 4. Alex Walsh…

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Where are they now – Martin Malone (SPC 1963-64)

The College reconnects with Martin (Marty) Malone (SPC 1963-64), who thoroughly enjoyed his two years of boarding at SPC. Marty is pictured above with his partner of 17 years, Margaret.     What are your favourite memories of your time at St Patrick’s College? I attended St Patrick’s for two years (in 1963 and 1964)…

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