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Footy jumpers arrive
The first batch of pre-ordered St Patrick’s College football jerseys have arrived in the College Shop. People who have ordered and paid for their jumper are now invited to collect them from the shop. Those who had asked for their purchase to be delivered are advised that that will happen in the coming days. The…
Brendan Kelly (SPC 1960-62) and Bob Dixon (SPC 1958-68) cycling up a storm
Former boarder and avid cyclist Brendan Kelly (SPC 1960-62) is enjoying some of the best sights while clocking up the kilometres on bike tracks and rail trails around Australia and even overseas. Brendan recently travelled from his home in East Ballina in NSW to WA to take part in a six-day cycling adventure on the…
Where are they now – Michael Ranger (SPC 1995-2000)
The College recently reconnected with sports physiotherapist Michael Ranger (SPC 1995-2000) who fondly remembers chicken burgers, Portello and a cream bun at the tuckshop and teacher Mr Peter Ryan’s sage advice of ‘measure twice, cut once’. Michael has many fond memories of his time at SPC and how it has prepared him for life. Where…
Anzac Day Assembly 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021, our full school gathered in a special assembly to commemorate ANZAC Day. As part of that assembly our Year 12 Co-ordinator and Old Collegian Shane Murphy (SPC 1993-98) expertly relayed the harrowing tale of another Old Collegian, Military Cross recipient Joe Fogarty (SPC 1900-01). If you do nothing else to…
Where are they now – Des Lynch (SPC 1956-60)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Des Lynch (SPC 1956-60) who has recently retired after an enormous 50-year dedication to his career in the communications industry. Des has very fond memories of his days as a cox in SPC’s rowing crews and he recalls a special moment during the Passing Out Parade one year…
Daryl Peter Smeaton (SPC 1962-67)
We are sad to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Daryl Peter Smeaton (SPC 1962-67) who sadly passed away peacefully on April 13 2021, in Canberra with his wife Laurine of almost 50 years and two children by his side. Daryl was an adored poppy of four and will be remembered for the support…
Anthony (Tony) Ronald McDonald (SPC 1955, PY1958)
The College is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Anthony (Tony) Ronald McDonald (SPC 1955, PY1958) on April 5, 2021 just shy of his 80th birthday. Tony was a boarder from Waubra. We extend our sympathies to Tony’s wife Margaret and their four sons who attended SPC, including Alex (SPC 2011-16),…
2021 Walking Off the War Within
This weekend, St Patrick’s College is once again playing host to one of Ballarat’s biggest and fastest growing community events – Walking Off the War Within. The event was inaugurated four years ago in honour of Old Collegian Nathan Shanahan (SPC 1988-93, pictured), a returned soldier and firefighter who sadly lost his battle with Post…
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…
