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Old Boy Wayne Rossetto’s bravery award honour
We are extremely proud of Old Collegian Wayne Rossetto (SPC 1985-90) who was recently presented with the NSW’s highest award for a police officer, the Commissioner’s Valour Award. The award ceremony was held in Sydney in mid-May with Wayne being honoured for his exceptional bravery after making the incredible arrest of a violent young offender….
Where are they now – LeRoy Hand (SPC 1993-98)
The College recently reconnected with LeRoy Hand (SPC 1993-98) who is working in the flourishing techospitality industry and is excited about his son is following in his footsteps at St Patrick’s College. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since completing Year 12 at SPC in 1998, life has taken me on many…
Where are they now – Paul Tatireta (SPC 1963-66)
The College reconnects with Paul Tatireta (SPC 1963-66), who came from the Pacific island of Kiribati and still describes his SPC stay as -the best and most memorable years- of his life. Tell us about your time at SPC? I arrived in Australia in 1963 from Kiribati (an island nation in the central…
Where are they now – Noel Forster (SPC 1963-68)
The College reconnects with Noel Forster (SPC 1963-68) who came from Perth to attend our special St Patrick’s Day Luncheon in March, marking 125 years of education at St Patrick’s College. Noel share his fondest memories of his time as a day student at SPC in the 60s. Where has life taken you…
Where are they now – James Gilchrist (SPC 1983-88)
The College reconnects with James Gilchrist (SPC 1983-88), who returned to the College for his recent 30-Year Class Reunion. James’ passion for SPC runs deep as the author of the highly-respected book “Wednesday Warriors” about SPC’s 1st XVIII Football team. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After finishing in 1988, I obtained…
Where are they now – Damian Goss (SPC 1953-62)
The College recently reconnected with Damian Goss (SPC 1953-62) who started as a shy seven-year-old and spent 10 years boarding at SPC. He says the experience taught him about being part of one big family and the paramount and enduring importance of keeping in contact, caring for each other and valuing each other. …
Promote your business on SPC Business DirectoryApp
Promote your business to the wider SPC community by registering on the SPC Business Directory App. Paarhammer Windows & Doors is one of the many businesses, which can see the benefits of being involved in the app. Thomas Paarhammer (SPC 2010-15) is currently training to take over the family business. -The SPC community in Ballarat…
2018 MENtal Brekky guest speaker announced
It is with great excitement that the College can announce our guest speaker for the third annual 2018 MENTal Brekky, run under the auspices of the Chris Yeung Fund and the SPC Foundation, which will be held in the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association Pavilion from 7am on Friday, October 19. Former AFL player…
2018 War History Tour
During the 2018 Easter school holidays St Patrick’s College, for the first time, toured 40 students and five staff through the battlefields and memorials of the Western Front to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. This historic and emotional pilgrimage then spent its final days in the German cities…
Old Boys in the News – May 2018
Our Old Boys have been in the news, including: Former boarder Nick Donghi (SPC 2014-16),- pictured above, who is playing in the Queensland Premier rugby competition with the Wests. By all reports, Nick is excelling in play and being touted for potential higher duties in the rugby world. Well done and good luck Nick! While…
