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Michael (Mick) Maher (SPC 1961-68)
We pass on our condolences to the family and friends of former boarder Michael (Mick) Maher (SPC 1961-68) who died on January 5 following a battle with cancer. Michael attended SPC along with his two older brothers Xavier (SPC 1961-67) and Damien (SPC 1960-62, PY1964,) and younger brother Francis (Sonny) (SPC 1964-72). Michael and his…
Herbert (Bert) Elton Hassall (SPC 1938-42)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Herbert (Bert) Elton Hassall (SPC 1938-42) on September 10, 2020, in Mildura, aged 95 years, surrounded by his family. Herbert, or Bert as he was known to his schoolmates and Herb, in later life, was the loving husband of 56 years to Joan, their…
Vincent Pike (SPC 1950, PY1952)
We have been notified that former boarder Vincent Pike (SPC 1950, PY1952) has passed away. Vincent attended SPC for only one year in 1950 and was named in the SPC Scholastic Prize List for that year in third grade, receiving the Christian Doctrine prize.
Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48)
We were notified that former boarder Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48) died on March 27, 2017, aged 96 years. Geoffrey was a boarder at SPC from Koondrook, north east of Kerang. He was the beloved husband of Sheila and father to Anthony, Peter, Julian and Jennifer, a grandfather and great-grandfather.
Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982) who died suddenly on December 15, 2020, aged 56 years, leaving behind his wife Melanie and sons Samuel and Joshua. A funeral service was held at Balmoral on December 29. Brendan was a boarder at SPC with his older brothers Chris…
Noel Morganti (SPC 1950-55)
We were notified only recently that Noel Morganti (SPC 1950-55) died on October 17, 2017, aged 80 years in the UK. Noel was the devoted father of Anthony, Richard and Lizette and was a retired dentist. Noel was a boarder from North Fitzroy. He was named an assisting prefect and was an Executive of the…
February 14, 2021 – College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, I hope you are well and managing the weekend in lockdown comfortably with your family. I am writing to provide you with a further update on College plans for Monday to Wednesday. Over the last two days the College has received further advice and guidance from…
College update on COVID-19
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians of St Patrick’s College, Following today’s announcement by the State Government, St Patrick’s College will be closed from midnight tonight until midnight on Wednesday, February 17. During this time, the College will offer limited flexible and remote learning for students studying Unit 3 and 4 VCE subjects only. These boys…
2021 Head of the Lake arrangements
Dear Parents and Families, A strength of education in Ballarat is the collaboration between schools, which is particularly evident in the many sporting opportunities available for our students. The Head of the Lake Regatta is an engaging sporting opportunity coordinated by the Ballarat schools for our students. In 2021 we are delighted to be able…
New appointees to School Advisory Council
St Patrick’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the School Advisory Council for 2021. Late last year the College was delighted to receive a large number of expressions of interest from incredibly talented people in our community, all wishing to provide some professional input and guidance into the running…
