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Old Collegians
Where are they now – Edward Cotching (SPC 1947-49, PY1950)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Edward Cotching (SPC 1947-49, PY1950) who may well be our oldest living Old Boy! Edward is 93 years “young”, in excellent health and still driving on an unrestricted license. He reckons he has good genes and his doctors say “I should live to 100 – but I’ve…
Where are they now – Jordan Lauton (SPC 2015-2020)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Jordan Lauton (SPC 2015-2020) who is showcasing his incredible soccer talent with Western United after signing his first professional A-League contract earlier this year. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After SPC I started playing at Western United for three years in the…
Where are they now – Chris Brown (SPC 1966-67, PY1968)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Chris Brown (SPC 1966-67, PY1968) who loved his time wearing the green, white and blue and credits SPC for encouraging him to give back to his community and giving his all to the people of the Mallee, which he has done for over 60 years. Where…
Where are they now – Brendan Harding (SPC 2001-06)
We recently reconnected with Class of 2006 Dux Brendan Harding (SPC 2001-06), who credits supportive teachers for nurturing his love of mathematics, which is now taking him all over the world. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Upon finishing high school, I spent almost 10 years in Canberra at Australian National University…
Where are they now – Joel Dash (SPC 1995-2000)
We were delighted to welcome Old Collegian Joel Dash (SPC 1995-2000) back to the College recently. Joel, now in Victoria Police’s Ballarat Proactive Policing Unit, and his colleague Clare Kane visited the College’s Year 10 Legal Studies and Politics class, to share their knowledge. Joel loved his time at SPC and believes being part of…
Aaron Schultz to headline 2024 MENtal Brekky
Founder of The Outback Mind Foundation Aaron Schultz will headline this year’s Chris Yeung Fund MENtal Brekky. Supported by St Patrick’s College, the 2024 MENtal Brekky will be held at the OCA Pavilion on Friday 18 October from 7am-8.30am. Aaron will share his journey in establishing The Outback Mind Foundation (TOMF), which aims to empower…
Norman Houghton OAM shines spotlight on rail history
Local historian Norman Houghton OAM (SPC 1963-65) has recently released his second book for the year, shining the spotlight on Hamilton’s rail history. The book, Rail Centre Hamilton – the life and times of its branch railways 1994 to 1995, provides a detailed history of the district’s extensive network of lines, encompassing some 300km of…
Where are they now – Alex Guevara (SPC 2016-21)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian and talented saxophonist Alex Guevara (SPC 2016-21) who was revealed as a mystery guest performer at the College’s recent SPC in Concert musical extravaganza in the new Performing Arts Centre. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since graduating in 2021, I have continued to pursue study…
Tyrone Holt (SPC 2018-2020)
We extend our sympathy to the extended family of Old Collegian Tyrone Holt (SPC 2018-2020) who tragically passed away recently. Tyrone was a boarder at SPC and completed Year 10-12. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family to cover Tyrone’s funeral service. If you would like to help, please click here
Fr Barry Ryan
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Fr Barry Ryan, who passed away earlier this week. Fr Ryan was Chaplain at St Patrick’s College between 1969-70 and was an Old Boy of Christian Brothers’ College, St Joseph’s, in Warrnambool.
