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Dominic John Foschia (SPC 1954-60)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of well-loved and respected Dominic John Foschia (SPC 1954-60) on May 28, 2021, aged 78 years. Dominic’s funeral was held at St Anne’s Church in Sunbury on June 18 and he is survived by his wife Teresa, daughter Elisa and son Mattia and he was a proud…
Where are they now – Andrew Groch (SPC 2008-13)
The College recently reconnected with Andrew Groch (SPC 2008-13), who will be recognised as our Young Achiever of the Year later this year in honour of his incredible work as one of Australia’s best young musical conductors and arts administrators. Despite being just 25 years old, Andrew has already conducted the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and…
Where are they now – Matt Shortal (SPC 1995-2000)
The College recently reconnected with Matt Shortal (SPC 1995-2000) who enjoyed a high-flying sales role which took him across the globe and is now loving and enjoying life with his young family and a passion project with a fellow Old Boy in the form of a brewery business. Watch this space! Where has life taken…
Old Collegian’s “The Forgotten City” prepares for worldwide launch
The saying goes that “all roads lead to Rome”. Former St Patrick’s College student Nick Pearce (SPC 1994-99) is hoping that idiom holds true as he prepares a worldwide launch of a new video game next month, which is set in ancient Rome. Nick runs a video game studio in Melbourne called Modern Storyteller which…
Old Boys in the News – June 2021
Our Old Collegians have been busy, including: Great to hear that Old Collegian and craft beer pioneer John O’Brien (SPC 1978-79) is looking to expand his brewing business through a public equity crowdfunding offer. John developed gluten-free beer after discovering he had developed a gluten intolerance. The makers of the gluten-free O’Brien beer, Rebellion Brewing…
Own your piece of the Main Oval
For generations of boys at St Patrick’s College, our Main Oval has been their own personal field of dreams. Often regarded as one of the best playing surfaces in Ballarat, it has been the cherished home turf for thousands of footballers, cricketers, athletes, rugby players and general physical education students. Nearly every Old Collegian has…
Memorabilia from legendary Bourke brothers received
The College was recently presented with donations relating to the legendary Bourke brothers from Pakenham, who were renowned in the horse racing industry. The memorabilia was recently donated by Megan Gannon and related to her uncles, the Bourke brothers from Pakenham, who attended SPC in the 1940-50s and her grandfather and great uncle, Michael and…
Researching the origins of the SPC War Cry
The SPC War Cry has been handed down from generations to generations of young and budding St Patrick’s College students. The non-sensical lyrics of the song are taught to incoming students at Year 7 school camps, sung with gusto by current students and continue to be still remembered and heartily sung by Old Collegians, 10,…
Few tickets remain for Annual Celebration Dinner
Just a small handful of tickets remain available for sale for the 2021 Old Collegians Association Annual Celebration Dinner. Already, more than 170 tickets for the event on Saturday, August 7 have been sold. St Patrick’s College is excited to reveal the identities of the four men who will be honoured with prestigious awards at…
Edward (Ted) Bryan McGrath (SPC 1941-43, PY1946)
We have been notified by his family of the peaceful passing of Edward (Ted) Bryan McGrath (SPC 1941-43, PY1946) on May 17, 2021 aged 93 years. Edward, affectionately known as Ted, was the devoted husband of Beverley for 62 years and much-loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Grant, John and Anne, Lucinda and Simon…