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Old Collegians
Where are they now – Kyle Faulkhead (SPC 2014-19)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Kyle Faulkhead (SPC 2014-19) who returned for his Five-Year Reunion earlier this term and has many fond memories of his time at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Life after St Pat’s has taken me to find my current job at Platinum Institute Australia…
Green, white and blue in the spotlight at NBA game
A SPC First XVIII Football jumper made an appearance at the NBA recently! Old Collegian Anthony Buckle (SPC 1991-92) went to America recently with his eldest son Lockie and wore his First XVIII jumper to the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA game. Needless to say, Anthony says he got a few strange looks!!…
Class of 1994 celebrates 30-Year reunion
Around 60 Old Collegians gathered at the College recently to celebrate their 30-Year Class Reunion. Old Collegians travelled far and wide to attend, coming as far as Hong Kong, to reconnect with former classmates and enjoy the opportunity to catch up and reminisce. Much-loved staff member Colleen Pope was also present and shared many funny…
Old Boys reminisce on SPC tour
We were thrilled to welcome back several Old Collegians for a tour around the College recently. Terry Gastin (SPC 1967-70), Bernie Colbert (SPC 1965-67, PY1968), Peter McGuire (SPC 1962, PY1965) and Peter Hillier made the most of the opportunity to walk the hallways and grounds with us during a day trip to Ballarat to play…
Class of 2019 reunites five years on
We were delighted to welcome around 70 students from our Class of 2019 back to the Lake View Hotel on Friday, 19 April, for their Five-Year reunion. It’s always wonderful seeing our past students reconnect and hearing all about their lives post St Pat’s. 2019 College Captain Aidan Hanrahan is currently in the UK and…
Class of 2004 making memories two decades on
We were delighted to welcome back members of our Class of 2004 for their 20-Year reunion recently. About 40 Old Collegians returned to the College on Saturday evening (27 April), reconnecting with old friends and reminiscing on good times shared. It’s wonderful to see our past students still making memories two decades on! Thank you…
Old Boys in the News – March 2024
Our Old Collegians have been in the spotlight, including: Old Collegian Cooper Sherman (SPC 2017-2022) will have the support of SPC behind him as he competes at Easter’s Stawell Gift this weekend. Cooper has been handed the toughest task by receiving the backmarker position of just half a metre, as he looks to add Australia’s…
Maurice James Walsh (SPC 1946-1948)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian Maurice James Walsh (SPC 1946-1948) who passed away on 30 June 2023, at the age of 91 years. Maurice was a boarder from Remlaw, near Horsham, in Victoria and attended SPC from Sub-Intermediate through to Leaving. Maurice was awarded the second highest prize in…
Henry Wines (SPC 2011-16) at home in hospitality
Old Collegian Henry Wines (SPC 2011-16) is showing he has what it takes to be a success in the world of hospitality. At the relatively tender age of 25, Henry is already a part-owner of one of Ballarat’s most well-known and popular pubs. He is now also earning the praise of his peers by taking…
Where are they now – David Whitehead (SPC 1978-84)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian David Whitehead (SPC 1978-84) who spent his formative years in the close company of motor racing royalty as personal mechanic to Aussie motor racing icon Peter Brock. David writes about his life, his many fond memories and the teachers who influenced him during his time at SPC. …
