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Frank Lawrance Quinlan (SPC 1953-57, PY1958)
We have been notified of the passing of Mortlake’s Frank Lawrance Quinlan (SPC 1953-57, PY1958) in August 2021. Frank was a day student, from Mortlake, who completed his leaving studies and was a very active student during his time at SPC. He was a member of the 1957 First XVIII Football BPS Champions side and…
Michael (Mick) Bernard Nailon (SPC 1954, PY1957)
We were notified of the passing of Old Collegian Michael (Mick) Bernard Nailon (SPC 1954, PY1957) who sadly passed away on January 3, 2022. Mick was a boarder from Ararat, where his father was a police superintendent. Mick only attended SPC for one year in 1954, where he completed his sub-intermediate studies. He was a…
Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07, PY2009)
We are extremely saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Old Collegian and award-winning artist Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07, PY2009) on February 5, 2022, of a reported heart attack. Josh was well known for his bright street-art-inspired works and his work was well respected in art circles, with the Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta artist’s…
Graham Duff AM (SPC 1956-59)
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of the larger than life Old Collegian and SPC Legend Graham Duff AM (SPC 1956-59) who passed away on February 12, 2022 aged 80 years. A distinguished sports administrator, Graham, known to many as “Duffy”, lost his fight after a short illness. Tributes have poured in…
Where are they now – Robert White (SPC 1970-71)
Old Collegian Robert White (SPC 1970-71) recently shared these memories of school life at SPC. Robert was a senior boarder at SPC from Wycheproof. He started in Form 5 and completed his final year studies. “I am not really a good example of St Pat’s output. I studied like I played football. A win by a…
Where are they now – Mitch Robertson (SPC 2007-12)
The College recently reconnected with Mitch Robertson (SPC 2007-12) who is loving his career in television advertising at Network 10 but apartment living during Melbourne’s mammoth lockdowns last year, not so much. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I stayed in Ballarat for four years upon completing Year 12 at SPC to…
KRC Update
by Director of Library and Information Services, Ms Leonie Darken New staff member It is with great pleasure we welcome Jess Murphy to the library staff team. Jess is a past student, class of 2021 and has joined us as a Library Technician Trainee. Jess will be a great asset as throughout his time as…
Deputy Principal Report
by Deputy Principal, Mr Richard Brodrick Three weeks have come and gone, seemingly in the blink of an eye. Personally, my transition to St Patrick’s College has been very enjoyable. The openness and friendliness of the staff and students has made it easier to feel a part of the community – something which is very…
Boarding Bulletin Board
by Director of Boarding, Mr Brendon Gilbert The past two weeks have seen the highs and lows of boarding. Unfortunately, COVID struck, which resulted in many positive cases and close contacts. I am grateful to the students and boarding staff for managing this tricky situation. The efforts from everyone have seen our COVID positive numbers…
Principal’s Message
by Principal, Mr Steven O’Connor Academic Assembly This week we gathered to celebrate the academic achievements and efforts of our Year 12 students from 2021 and students across Years 7-11 in the form of the Chris Nolan and Principal’s Academic Excellence Awards for Semester 2, 2021. As a school, our core business is teaching and…