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Old Collegians
Dr Nicholas Siemensma (SPC 1960-63)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Dr Nicholas Siemensma (SPC 1960-63) who died in late September 2023. A service was held in the Boyd Chapel at Springvale Botanical Cemetery on 6 October 2023. Nicholas was a day student at SPC and started his proficiency studies and continued through to his…
Where are they now – Des Leyden (SPC 1962-65)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Des Leyden (SPC 1962-65) who has carved out a successful career as a lawyer across the nation and remembers his education as a boarder at SPC as a unique experience, forging many bonds and friendships. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I had just turned…
Where are they now – Mark Lynch (SPC 1974-79)
We were delighted to welcome Old Collegian Mark Lynch (SPC 1974-79) back to the College with his family recently. It was the first time Mark had been back on the school grounds since his school days in the 1970s. Mark is now living in Perth, WA and was back on the familiar territory for a family celebration….
Where are they now – Joe Ballinger (SPC 1953-54, PY1956)
The College reconnected with Old Collegian Joe Ballinger (SPC 1953-54, PY1956) who has enjoyed a full and rewarding work career and is known to many more from his many and varied community pursuits. Joe shares some of his fondest memories of his time at SPC, including being a student when Br Bill O’Malley’s St Pat’s…
Where are they now – Tom Clark (SPC 2013-18)
The College was delighted to welcome back Old Collegian and former Vice Captain Tom Clark (SPC 2013-18) who recently passed on his knowledge to our Year 12 students, presenting his latest venture “Ctrl Your Scroll”. Tom tells us more about this initiative and shares some of his fondest memories of his time at SPC! Where…
Where are they now – Jacob Hopper (SPC 2014-15)
It was wonderful to welcome back Old Collegian and Tigers star Jacob Hopper to the College for the John James Football Presentation Dinner.
Where are they now – Jack Ferguson (SPC 2009-14)
The College recently reconnected with Jack Ferguson (SPC 2009-14) who is loving his career as a primary school teacher in Ballarat and was most recently voted the city’s most popular teacher. What an honour! Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving SPC I went on to study teaching at ACU. Once I…
Stephen Gilders (SPC 1960-63)
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Stephen Gilders (SPC 1960-63), who passed away recently after succumbing to Parkinsons Disease in Perth. Stephen was a day student along with his brothers Frank (SPC 1962, PY1963) and Hayden (SPC 1968, PY1973). Stephen was active in sport at SPC, particularly athletics where he…
Where are they now – James Foley (SPC 1996-2001)
The College recently reconnected with James Foley (SPC 1996-2001) who has been named a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards in Brisbane. James has strong ties to SPC and has many fond memories of his time at St Patrick’s, in particular, winning the national rowing titles in his final year. Where…
Where are they now – Kevin Opie (SPC 1949-52)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian and retired school principal Kevin Opie (SPC 1949-52) who has fond memories of his four years at SPC and excellent teaching which inspired his own career in education. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I started at St Patrick’s in 1949 with Des O’Loughlin (now Br…
