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Old Collegians
Where are they now – Joshua Hyde (SPC 1999-2004)
We were thrilled to welcome back Old Collegian Joshua Hyde (SPC 1999-2004) to the College’s Chapel last Sunday for a fabulous performance with the Australian Saxophone Quartet (ASxQ). After a successful run across Asia, the quartet comprising four of Australia’s leading saxophonists, have brought their music back to Australia and for Josh, this trip to Ballarat…
Old Boys in the News – June 2023
Our Old Collegians have been busy, including: Fantastic to see Old Collegian Liam Haintz (SPC 2011-16) has secured a new intern role with one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The Federation University sports science student will intern at Yale University, working as a strength and conditioning coach for the university’s American…
Where are they now – Craig McLean (SPC 1984-89)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Craig McLean (SPC 1984-89) who has made his life abroad since finishing at SPC in the late 1980s and has been busy building a group of chiropractic clinics in the UK. Craig also continues his love of bike riding as a regular on the 50+ masters racing scene,…
Where are they now – Adrian Fitzpatrick (SPC 1969-73)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Adrian Fitzpatrick (SPC 1969-73) who recently celebrated his 50-year milestone since finishing school at St Patrick’s College. Since then, Adrian has enjoyed a successful career in chartered accounting and his great loves of family and the AFL Western Bulldogs. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC?…
Annual catch-up for the Class of 1985
In what seems to be the season for Class Reunions, the Class of 1985 met for their informal annual catch-up in Melbourne recently. About 15 members of the Class of 1985 met throughout the afternoon and into the evening at the Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne in late May for their annual catch-up and shared…
Class of 1973 celebrates 50 years of friendship
We were delighted to welcome back around 30 Old Collegians for their Class of 1973 50-Year Reunion at the College on Saturday, 3 June. With exactly half a decade of life experiences to their credit, it was a delight to welcome members of the Class of 1973 and partners for this reunion. At least one…
Celebrating five years on for the Class of 2018
Five years on and the SPC Class of 2018 gathered recently for their Five-Year Reunion at the Lake View Hotel in Ballarat. Around 80 Old Collegians were reunited and enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with their former peers at the get-together on Friday 26 May, 2023. The Old Boys were greeted by Director of…
Old Boys in the News – May 2023
Our Old Collegians have been busy, including: Fabulous to see the four O’Brien brothers, Justin (SPC 2005-10), Nick (2006-11), Jarrod (SPC 2011-16) and Dean (SPC 2013-18) lining up to play footy together for Carngham-Linton this season, and celebrating the club’s first senior win since 2019. To read more, click here Luke Sizeland (SPC 1997-2002), who…
Where are they now – Mark vanHamond (SPC 1992-97)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Mark vanHamond (SPC 1992-97) who has recently committed to run this year’s Sydney marathon later this year with the aim of raising $38,000 for the incredible Shake It Up Australia, which represents the 38 Australians diagnosed with Parkinson’s each day, following his father’s recent diagnosis, and we urge…
Old Boys out in force at Careers Expo
A great crowd turned out for the 2023 SPC Careers Expo at the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion on Wednesday evening. Current students and their families flocked to the event for the opportunity to chat to representatives from nearly 100 different employment pathways. It was also fantastic to see a number of Old Collegians volunteering their…
