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Old Collegians

Engagements, Marriages and Births – August 2018

Our SPC community has plenty of exciting news to share: – ENGAGEMENTS Charlie Cree (SPC 2000-04) and Bridget Nunn proudly announced their engagement recently. Congratulations also to Hugh McGlade (SPC 1999-03, PY2004) and Kahli Cassells, who became engaged on July 28 under the lunar eclipse. – BIRTHS Jarrad Answer (SPC 1995-2000) and Melissa and their…

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Where are they now – John Lloyd (SPC 1961-67)

The College recently reconnected with John Lloyd (SPC 1961-67), who kindly returned to the College recently to talk to some of our current students. John recently announced his resignation as the Australian Public Service Commissioner – one of the nation’s most senior public servants. He shares his plans for retirement, which still involves fighting for…

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Old Boys in the News – August 2018

Our Old Boys have been busy including: Congratulations to Old Collegian Darcy Coutts (SPC 2012-16), pictured above,– who has been selected in the Mountain Bike Australia elite downhill senior team to compete at the UCI World Championships in Switzerland next month. Great to see another Old Collegian wearing the green and gold and representing his…

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Where are they now – Ross Lamplugh (SPC 1981-84)

The College recently reconnected with Ross Lamplugh (SPC 1981-84) who has enjoyed a varied career in the health sector and lives with his family on the picturesque north west coast of Tasmania. Ross reminisces about his boarding and sporting times as well as the help and support from Br Zoch and Br Miller.   Where…

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Where are they now- Shane Murphy (SPC 1993-98)

The College chats with Shane Murphy (SPC 1993-98, current staff) who is sure to stir up your memories with his many candid recollections of his time as a student. Shane is still heavily involved with the College teaching for the past seven years, currently in senior English.   Where has life taken you since leaving…

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Where are they now – Michael Ryan (SPC 1954-59)

The College reconnects with Michael Ryan (SPC 1954-59) who continues to work part-time in building and construction law at the age of 75 and fondly remembers Brothers Maloney, Ulner and O’Malley during his time at SPC. Michael is pictured with his wife Rani on their 46th wedding anniversary at Lake Maggiore in Italy. – –…

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Where are they now – Eugene McKinnon (SPC 1965-66)

The College reconnects with Fr Eugene McKinnon (SPC 1965-66), who has spent time in Papua New Guinea and is currently the parish priest in the Wimmera. Fr McKinnon still remembers moving from a small, country school to SPC, where there were 125 students in his English class. – Where has life taken you since leaving…

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Where are they now – Shane Pianta (SPC 1973-74)

The College recently reconnected with former boarder Shane Pianta (SPC 1973-74) who retired this year after a fulfilling career in town planning. Shane recalls some of his memories of his favourite teacher, Br “Ace” Cole and the friendships he has retained with both boarders and day students. Where has life taken me since leaving SPC?…

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Rugby match report – August 4, 2018

St Patrick’s College 1st XV vs Marcellin College VSRU SEMI FINAL- Full time: 25 -“ 17 (HT 12-3) Try scorer/s: Josh Wilson-Stanton, Eddie Sauvao, Penalty Conversion/s: Pou Siola’a (2/3) Penalty/ies: Pou Siola’a (2/2) – 5 -“ Ethan Jessop 4 -“ Josh Cooper 3 -“ Eddie Sauvao 2 -“ Regan Champley 1 -“ Ryan Yeomans –…

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SPC 125 Gala Dinner at the MCG

St Patrick’s College is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2018, looking back on decades of raising fine boys to the status of great men. You are warmly invited to the major highlight of the College’s celebrations – a gala dinner to take place in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, October…

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