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Reflection by SPC OCA immediate past president Allan McKinnon
“I was told that I was the longest-serving OCA president until I checked the records. I share the record with Sir Hugh Devine (SPC 1893-1894) who was president from 1914 -1919 I write this piece as my last report for The Shamrock (June 2022 edition). It is ironic that I, a winner of the…
Class of 1981 celebrate 40-year reunion
We were delighted to welcome back the Class of 1981 and the Class of 1982 for a combined 40-Year Reunion recently. With such a large group in attendance, the Old Collegians’ Association Pavilion provided the ideal setting for these two year groups to reconnect and reminisce about their school days together decades earlier. Thank you…
Warm welcome for the Class of 1982
We were delighted to welcome back a small group of Old Collegians for their Class of 1982 40-Year Reunion. The group celebrated their 40-year reunion milestone in combined celebrations with the Class of 1981, which provided the opportunity for Old Collegians to catch up with a larger group of former peers. Thank you to the…
Class of 1980 reunites for 40-Year Reunion
We welcomed back our Class of 1980 for their long-awaited 40-Year Reunion after several postponements due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years. The men enjoyed a tour of the College expansive grounds and buildings – including many new facilities since their school days – as well as enjoying the opportunity to reconnect…
Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Old Collegian Matthew Alan Bull (SPC 1985-87) who passed away suddenly on 21 May 2022. Matthew was a loving husband to Narelle, and a devoted father to Sasha (14), Alex (12) & Lochie (9). He was also the younger brother of Bryan (SPC 1977-78, PY1979). Matthew’s…
Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Cornelius (Con) Glennen (SPC 1944-45, PY1947) who passed away suddenly and peacefully on 21 May, 2022, aged 92 years. Con was very well known to the locals, operating a very successful dairy farm in Dalvui Lane, Noorat with his brother Jack (SPC 1948-50….
Old Boys in the News – May 2022
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: It is fantastic to see news that Western Bulldogs stars will be wearing Indigenous boots hand-painted by Old Collegian Cooper Craig-Peters (SPC 2014-19) this weekend for their clash against Gold Coast. Cooper is currently playing for the Bulldogs’ VFL side and designed the College’s Indigenous tie when he…
Peter Vincent Bergin (SPC 1953-62)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian and former staff member Peter Vincent Bergin (SPC 1953-62) who passed away recently. Peter was a day student, starting as a junior (grade three) in 1953. He completed nine years of schooling at St Patrick’s College, completing his matriculation in 1962. Peter went to…
Dean Bedggood (SPC 1987-92)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Dean Bedggood (SPC 1987-92) on 1 May, 2022. We extend our deepest sympathy to Dean’s extended family, including his brother Chris (SPC 1988-93). Dean and Chris were boarders at SPC from the Melbourne suburbs of West Melton and later Camberwell. Dean was very sporty…
Bernard (Bernie) John Mathews (SPC 1949-53, PY1954)
We extend our deepest condolences to the extended family of Bernard (Bernie) John Mathews (SPC 1949-53, PY1954) who passed away on 23 January 2022, aged 84 years. Bernie came to St Pats from the family farm at Werneth and had a successful stint at school where he received awards for his talents in Latin and…
