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Old Boys in the News – March 2021
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: A fantastic effort by Old Collegian Sam Oostendorp (SPC 2011-16) who came away with four medals at the Australian Rowing Championships at the weekend in Tasmania. Sam, who was in SPC’s 2016 1st crew, finished third in the Victorian Men’s Lightweight Coxless Four. Sam also represented Banks RC, winning…
Bryan Gordon Mair (SPC 1946-48, PY1951)
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Bryan Gordon Mair (SPC 1946-48, PY1951) on November 21, 2020 in Warrnambool. Bryan was the cousin of fellow Old Collegian David Tydeman (SPC 1952-60), who has very kindly assisted with this tribute on Bryan’s life. Bryan attended school in Ballarat for three years between 1946-1948…
Where are they now – Maurie Tanian (SPC 1959-61, PY1962)
The College recently reconnected with former day student Maurie Tanian (SPC 1959-61, PY1962), who visited the College recently. It had been 60 years since Maurie was a day student and it bought back a panorama of memories. “My greatest achievement there was making the St Pat’s 1st XVIII Football Team and during my recent visit,…
Where are they now – Br Michael Lynch (SPC 1958-60)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Br Michael Lynch (SPC 1958-60), who has been a Salesian Brother for over a half a decade and was the first graduate of Melbourne’s Monash University. Following his recent retirement, Michael has taken the opportunity to reflect on his memories from his time at SPC and his fulfilling…
Isaac Lund (SPC 2010-13, PY2015)
It is with much sadness that we were informed of the tragic passing of Isaac Lund (SPC 2010-13, PY2015), who was killed in a car accident in Margaret River, Western Australia late on Thursday night, March 11, 2021. It was a single car accident and Isaac was the only person in the vehicle. Isaac attended St…
Gerald Power (SPC 1962, PY1963)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Gerald Power (SPC 1962, PY1963), who passed away on February 12, 2021, aged 76 years. Gerry was a boarder from Red Cliffs and only attended SPC for one year. He lived in Kenny House but made many friends and was a rower and played in the…
Old Boys in the News – February 2021
Our Old Boys have been busy including: Great to see Jon Kanoa (SPC 1995-2000) promoting his work as the new co-chair of the Koorie Engagement Action Group in the latest edition of City of Ballarat’s OurBallarat magazine. Jon talks about his desire to see the city walking together as a community and “unity in diversity”….
Old Boy marries during state’s latest COVID lockdown scramble
It was a whirlwind wedding of massive proportions for Old Boy Lachlan McLean (SPC 2005-10) and his bride Hannah Broomby, who were caught up in Victoria’s recent five-day COVID hard lockdown. The pair managed to reorganise their wedding in an amazing two-hour timeframe after Premier Dan Andrews announced the snap state lockdown on Friday February…
Mrs Anne Scott (former staff)
Former SPC teacher Mrs Anne G. Scott (former staff) sadly passed away suddenly in early January, 2021. Anne arrived at SPC from Santa Maria College, Northcote in 1978 and taught mainly senior classes in various subjects including chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, politics, science and tennis during her time at SPC. Anne was also a member…
Br Denis Moore (former staff)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Br Denis Moore on February 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, aged 71 years. Br Denis was well known amongst EREA schools and contributed significantly to the mission of the Church as the long-standing Principal of Parade College – and last remaining Christian Brother Principal in…