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Anthony Michael Hall (SPC 1975-80)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Anthony Michael Hall (SPC 1975-80) who sadly passed away on May 20, 2021 at St John of God Hospital in Ballarat. Anthony was the dearly loved husband of Josie (dec), and loved and loving father and friend of Lucy, Joseph (SPC 2005-10) and Jamie, and loved…
William (Bill) Rinaldi (SPC 1958-60, PY1963)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of William (Bill) Rinaldi (SPC 1958-60, PY1963) on April 29, 2021, aged 75 years and extend our deepest sympathy to Bill’s extended family. Bill was born in Hopetoun in 1946 and was a student at St Pat’s from 1958 to 1960 after attending Warrenheip Primary School. Upon…
Cooper Craig-Peters shares his life at Trinity College
Cooper Craig-Peters (SPC 2014-19) is a proud Indigenous man and a keen footballer, having risen through the ranks of the Western Bulldogs’ academy and now plying his trade with their VFL side. In his second year at the University of Melbourne’s Trinity College, he shared his experience: what it’s like living apart from his ‘rowdy’…
Where are they now – Scott Phillips (SPC 1985-90)
The College recently reconnected with Scott Phillips (SPC 1985-90) who enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with some of his classmates at his recent Class of 1990 30-Year Reunion. Scott is now a school principal and appreciates his time at SPC for the development of lifelong friends. Where has life taken you since leaving…
Where are they now – Daniel Hillman (SPC 2011-16)
The College reconnected recently with Daniel Hillman (SPC 2011-16) who is sharing his love of the theatre while making a difference while working with an award-winning touring theatre company and educating primary and secondary school students on the important topics of cyber safety, anti-bullying and personal wellbeing. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? …
SPC Care
Community is at the core of St Patrick’s College. The school cares about its people. From current students and parents, to staff and Old Collegians – their safety and wellbeing is always of the highest importance. Which is why the College is launching a new program – SPC Care – dedicated to harnessing the power…
OCA purchases new boat for SPC Rowing
The College is very pleased to share the news of the acquisition of a new boat and a set or Braca scull oars for our junior crews for season 2022 and beyond. The boat is a bow steered coxed quad / sweep four, and is in near new condition, as it was a demonstration boat….
Old Boy’s book of moving poems
Love, Life and ANZAC Biscuits is a book of moving poems written by Old Collegian Lieutenant Colonel Barham Ferguson (SPC 1981-86) (formerly known as Barham Fahy) during full-time service in 2012. Before entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Barham attended St Patrick’s College. He saw operational service in Bougainville, Southern Thailand, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Israel…
2021 Annual Celebration Dinner – inductees announced
St Patrick’s College is excited to reveal the identities of the four men who will be honoured with prestigious awards at the 2021 Annual Celebration Dinner. After being forced to cancel last year’s dinner due to COVID, we are thrilled to once again celebrate the successes of four men who have excelled in their chosen…
Isaac Roberts (SPC 2013-18)
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our young Old Collegians, Isaac Roberts (SPC 2013-18), who was killed in a car accident at Amphitheatre early on Saturday morning, April 24. It was a single car accident and Isaac was the only person in the vehicle. We ask you to keep…