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Fr Bill Melican (SPC 1946-47)
We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of retired parish priest, Fr Bill Melican (SPC 1946-47) on 15 October, 2022 after a life led giving to the community. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballarat on 24 October 2022. Fr Bill celebrated the incredible milestone of 60 years…
2023 College Captain Sam Clark gives his first speech
2023 College Captain Sam Clark gave his first speech at the recent College Transfer of Leadership Assembly. A copy of this speech is shared below. “Good morning, staff, students, and invited guests. What an honour it is, to be able to stand before you, as College Captain for 2023. Just standing here,…
Old Boys in the News – October 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: As the latest addition to Richmond’s playing group, Old Collegian Jacob Hopper (SPC 2014-15) has shared some secrets to help his new Tigers’ fans get to know him a little better, including the stint where he was known by the nickname “The Raging Bull” among many other things,…
Where are they now – Michael Harris (SPC 2001)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Michael Harris (SPC 2001) who has travelled the world while working on his laptop as a digital nomad. Michael shares some of his story with us in this Where are they now profile. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I’ve travelled the world extensively and now work…
Retiring Tony Beggs reflects on rewarding career of teaching
Long-time teaching staff member Tony Beggs is retiring at the end of this year after a rich and rewarding teaching career, having spent more than three of those decades guiding our students in the classroom and on the sporting fields. Tony will be fondly remembered by the thousands of students who were in his computing…
Where are they now – Fr Gerry Prunty (SPC 1963-70)
We recently reconnected with Old Collegian Fr Gerry Prunty (SPC 1963-70), who has kindly permitted the College to share his story, which was published in a reunion book produced by the Class of 1970 in readiness for their 50-Year Reunion, which has been repeatedly rescheduled over the past two years due to COVID. We are now…
2011 College Captain Nick O’Brien guest speaker at Transfer of Leadership Assembly
We were honoured to welcome back 2011 College Captain Nick O’Brien (SPC 2006-11) as guest speaker at the College’s recent Transfer of Leadership Assembly in the O’Malley Gymnasium on 4 October, 2022. Nick is currently employed an Associate Director of Colliers in Melbourne and is an outstanding leader with his achievements and reputation stretching far…
Memories and stories shared at SPC Old Boys Football Club get-together
A great get-together was held recently by the past players, officials and supporters of the SPC Old Boys Football Club at the Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne. For the attendees, it brought back many rich memories and was a special opportunity to remember and reflect on an exciting period in their lives, which resulted after…
Where are they now – Frank Carrucan (SPC 1960-65)
The College reconnected recently with Old Collegian Frank Carrucan (SPC 1960-65) who enjoyed a career in teaching and would be well known to some of our Old Collegians as a replacement teacher. These days, Frank enjoys many pursuits including a love of Volkswagens! Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Counting Teacher’s College which…
Celebrating a special Old Collegian’s mighty milestone
Our oldest known Old Collegian Laurie Larmer OAM (SPC 1935-40) celebrated a mighty milestone recently, enjoying his 99th birthday with a special celebratory lunch at the Emerald Hotel in south Melbourne with family and friends, including a number of fellow Old Collegians. We wish Laurie a very happy birthday from the entire SPC community! We…
