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A proud family tradition for Maurice Sheahan
Maurice Sheahan proudly remembers his time at SPC in the 1950s. So does his son Maurice, who attended in the 1980s and his father, Maurice, whose enrolment in the 1920s would spark the beginning of a special family tradition over the next half a century. During that time, three generations of the Sheahan family, each…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – August 2020
Our Old Collegians have been celebrating some exciting news, including: ENGAGEMENTS Congratulations to Ryan Bullock (current staff) and his fiancé Michaela on their recent engagement. We are happy to hear that a very surprised Michaela said yes! BIRTHS Congratulations to Jacinta Reidy (current staff) and husband Peter on the safe arrival of a…
Where are they now – Peter Jeffrey (SPC 1953-55)
The College recently caught up with Monsignor Peter Jeffrey (SPC 1953-55) who is currently Parish Priest in Mooroopna in the Diocese of Sandhurst and calls himself a “proud alumnus” of SPC. “After being a day boy at the Marist Brothers College in Bendigo, I went as a boarder to St Patrick’s College for the…
Where are they now – Brian Costigan (SPC 1952-55)
The College recently reconnected with former boarder Brian Costigan (SPC 1952-55) who fondly remembers his time at SPC as being part of a big family, where the older students helped the younger students and she had fun and made lifetime friendships. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I came to St…
Where are they now – Sean Duggan (SPC 1986-91)
The College reconnects with Old Collegian and current parent Sean Duggan (SPC 1986-91) who talks about the challenges of working as a paramedic on the very front line of our emergency healthcare response team in one of the most challenging times in our history. Sean has always been a loyal supporter of the College’s annual…
Get well messages for Mike Brady
One of the most loved and respected Old Collegians has endured a tough time of late. Michael Brady (SPC 1956-62) was one of the most respected teacher at St Patrick’s College for close on four decades leading up to his retirement in 2014. As a long-time Year 7 co-ordinator he provided expert guidance to literally…
Old Boys in the News – June 2020
Our Old Boys have been busy, including: Congratulations to Jonathan Davey (SPC 1997-2002) who has been appointed as the new Ballarat City senior soccer coach and will lead the club when it takes the field in the newly-formed National Premier League three competition. To read more, click here Great to hear Old Collegian Chris…
Engagements, Marriages and Births – June 2020
Our Old Collegians have been celebrating some exciting news, including: BIRTHS Congratulations to Kane Tolliday (SPC 1997-2002) and Rochelle on the safe but early arrival of Remi Violent on June 14. Congratulations to Old Collegian Stephen Coghlan (SPC 1999-2004) and wife Casey (current staff) on the safe arrival of Hugh Benjamin on May…
Hidden gem unveiled in Sir Bernard Heinze Theatre
For decades, the area known as the Sir Bernard Heinze Theatre, or the old boarder’s cinema, has occupied a central area of St Patrick’s College. It featured a stage, a projectionist room, some rudimentary sound and lighting facilities and dark, heavy curtains draped its east-facing windows. While in recent years it was used for drama…
Showcasing our Old Boys to our students
Showcasing the many and varied endeavours of our Old Collegians to the greater community provides great joy as well as inspiring our current students to dream big at the same time. We are truly fortunate to have so many Old Collegians who have generously shared their life stories with the College, reminisced of their fondest…