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James Francis Stephen (SPC 1962-67, PY1968)
We are deeply saddened to hear Old Collegian James Francis Stephen (SPC 1962-67, PY1968) passed away peacefully on 29 June 2024. Our deepest sympathy to his family including beloved wife of 50 years Irene, father of Mark (SPC 1993-98) and Kate and grandfather of four. James was a boarder from Meredith before moving into Ballarat…
Fr Anthony (Tony) McCarthy (SPC 1954-57, PY1958)
Fr Anthony (Tony) McCarthy (SPC 1954-57, PY1958) sadly passed away in Bupa Aged Care, Kyneton, Victoria on 10 June 2024, aged 85 years. Tony was a boarder from Trentham, starting in sub-intermediate class in 1954. He showed his sense of community and faith from an early age with his involvement in the College’s St Peter’s…
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…