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Maxwell (Max) Brandenburg (SPC 1944-47)
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Maxwell (Max) Brandenburg (SPC 1944-47), who sadly died on January 7, 2021 and is survived by his loving wife Maureen of 65 years, and children Anthony (Tony) (SPC 1969-74), Michael (SPC 1974-79), Jane and families. Max, aged 90, was grandfather to nine, including Old Collegians Tyler…
Fr Frank Ferrie (SPC 1948, PY1949)
Fr Frank Ferrie (SPC 1948, PY1949) died on November 9, 2020 after spending his life dedicated to others as a Columban Missionary in Korea for over half a century. A Requiem Mass was held at Columban House, in Jeju City, Korea where Fr Frank called home. There were two Bishops and 60 priests in attendance…
Herbert (Bert) Elton Hassall (SPC 1938-42)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Old Collegian Herbert (Bert) Elton Hassall (SPC 1938-42) on September 10, 2020, in Mildura, aged 95 years, surrounded by his family. Herbert, or Bert as he was known to his schoolmates and Herb, in later life, was the loving husband of 56 years to Joan, their…
Vincent Pike (SPC 1950, PY1952)
We have been notified that former boarder Vincent Pike (SPC 1950, PY1952) has passed away. Vincent attended SPC for only one year in 1950 and was named in the SPC Scholastic Prize List for that year in third grade, receiving the Christian Doctrine prize.
Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48)
We were notified that former boarder Geoffrey Guilfoyle (SPC 1945-48) died on March 27, 2017, aged 96 years. Geoffrey was a boarder at SPC from Koondrook, north east of Kerang. He was the beloved husband of Sheila and father to Anthony, Peter, Julian and Jennifer, a grandfather and great-grandfather.
Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982)
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Brendan Watt (SPC 1979-81, PY1982) who died suddenly on December 15, 2020, aged 56 years, leaving behind his wife Melanie and sons Samuel and Joshua. A funeral service was held at Balmoral on December 29. Brendan was a boarder at SPC with his older brothers Chris…
New appointees to School Advisory Council
St Patrick’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the School Advisory Council for 2021. Late last year the College was delighted to receive a large number of expressions of interest from incredibly talented people in our community, all wishing to provide some professional input and guidance into the running…
Old Collegian policeman recognised in Australia Day Honours
St Patrick’s College is extremely proud to learn today that Old Collegian Detective Sergeant Kevin Carson (SPC 1970-73) has been honoured with an Australian Police Medal in today’s Australia Day Honours List. For nearly 29 years Detective Sergeant Carson has investigated sexual offences committed against children that included a number of high-profile cases in the…
Reliving memories of Head of the Lake race from over 50 years ago
When we shared long-lost footage from the 1969 Head of the Lake race recently, it sparked many memories from our Old Boys, including one of original SPC crew members. John Coffey (SPC 1965-69) was the stroke in the 1969 SPC firsts crew alongside Gregory Baker (SPC 1967-69), Peter Connelly (SPC 1965-70), bow Graeme Vear (SPC…
Where are they now – Nathaniel Winfield (SPC 2004-09)
The College recently reconnected with Nathaniel Winfield (SPC SPC 2004-09) who is always a friendly face among the students and staff as a current teacher at SPC and Head of the Religious Education Facility. Nathaniel was recognized for these attributes with his nomination this year in the College’s governing body, EREA’s staff awards program, for…
