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Old Boys and boarders bond in special virtual chat
In an exciting new experience, seven Old Boys recently chatted with our current boarders as they bonded over their shared experiences of boarding at SPC. Old Boys, Allan McKinnon (SPC 1966-69), Alan Jubb (SPC 1954-59), Paul Squires (SPC 1981-86), Michael Ewing (SPC 1991-93), Dominic Bushell (SPC 2006-08), Gordon Hutcheon (SPC 2006-10) and Patrick Farnan (SPC…
SPC “Famous Faces” Quiz
In the last edition of the Green, White and Blue e-newsletter, we tested your knowledge with 20 quiz questions about SPC. This time, we are delighted to continue the fun and share some of SPC’s ‘famous faces’ over the years. We hope you enjoy checking out these ‘SPC Famous Faces’ below. See how many you…
John O’Connor (SPC 1950) reminisces about school life
One of John O’Connor’s favourite memories of his time at SPC is playing footy. John remembers playing in the U15 school team during his one year boarding at SPC in 1950. “I remember playing St Kevin’s, but I never got to play in the seniors,” he told the GWB recently, from his home in Warrnambool,…
Where are they now – Peter Howley (SPC 1963-66)
The College recently reconnected with Peter Howley (SPC 1963-66) whose close connection with SPC continues to this day as a committee member on the SPC Old Collegian Association committee. Peter generously shares his thoughts on the huge role that SPC has played in his life, wonderful memories of school life and its people, and his…
Passing of respected former staff member Br John De Bock
We are very saddened to announce the passing of Br John Wayne De Bock, who was a respected member of the St Patrick’s College staff between 1986-2006. Br De Bock passed away on Wednesday, September 2 at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, aged 80. Br De Bock was on staff at SPC for two…
SPC Old Boys Quiz
It’s time to test your knowledge of SPC and have a bit of fun at the same time. Let’s see if you know the answers to these 20 questions about SPC and our Old Collegians. Don’t worry we have included the answers (at the bottom), but boy, we will be impressed if you come up…
OCA Pastoral Care Program lifts spirits of our Old Boys
The OCA Pastoral Care Program is continuing to lift the spirits of our Old Boys, particularly during the recent coronavirus pandemic. A grocery giftcard was sent to an Old Boy recently after his concerned classmates brought the man’s personal struggles to the attention of the OCA Pastoral Care Program. The Old Boy was surprised but…
Old Boys in the News – August 2020
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Pat Shaw (SPC 1998-2004) has opened up about concussion and how it could prove debilitating for the former professional cyclist in years to come in this insightful podcast here Old Boy Andrew Lewis (SPC 1976-81) has been working hard, recently confirming the sale of the iconic Miners Tavern…
Blast from the past for the Class of 2008
Do you recognise any of these young, fresh-faced boys from the Class of 2008. These photos were unearthed at the cohort’s 10-Year Class Reunion a couple of years ago and we thought it was time to share them. Enjoy this blast from the past.
Leadership positions for Brs Brady and Whitefield
St Patrick’s College is proud to share the exciting news that two Old Collegians have been appointed to the leadership team for the Christian Brothers’ Oceania Province. Br Gerard Brady (SPC 1965-70) and Br Geoffrey Whitefield (SPC 1975-80) have been appointed to the leadership team for the Christian Brothers’ Oceania Province. Effective from September 8,…