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Where are they now – Michael Hickey (SPC 2000-02)

The College reconnects with Michael Hickey (SPC 2000-02), who credits his SPC education for helping him to get where he is today as a leading hand electrician on a multi-billion dollar project.     Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Being a boarder, after SPC, I went home to live with mum and…

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St Patrick’s College Apology

The following is a transcript of the speech delivered by Headmaster John Crowley on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 where, on behalf of the College community, he offered this apology to those affected by crimes of child abuse committed by individuals historically connected with the College. A full video of the ceremony can be seen at…

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College Captain Mitch Tuddenham’s apology speech

The following is a full transcript of the speech delivered by 2017 College Captain Mitch Tuddenham on June 27, 2017 which formed part of the ceremony around the College’s apology to those affected by child sexual abuse and to mark the opening of the reflective garden and monument. A full video of the ceremony can…

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Phil Nagle speech at College apology

The following is a full transcript of the speech delivered by Old Collegian Phil Nagle on June 27, 2017 which formed part of the ceremony around the College’s apology to those affected by child sexual abuse and to mark the opening of the reflective garden and monument. A full video of the ceremony can be…

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Reminiscing with David Ranger (SPC 2002-07)

Do you recognize this young, smiling St Patrick’s College student from 2007? He may have been missing from the recent 10-Year Reunion, held at the College last month, but Class of 2007 College Captain David Ranger made sure he was there in spirit, sending a message to his old school mates from thousands of miles…

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Engagements, Marriages and Births

SPC ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS   ENGAGEMENTS Carl Smith (SPC 2008-11) and Lauren Buttler became- engaged in London recently- after six years together. Congratulations to you both!   BIRTHS Michael Toohey (current staff) and Leah proudly announced the arrival of Maximilian Francis Toohey, pictured above, on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Born June 12, at…

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Old Boys in the News – June 2017

Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: – Adelaide 36ers NBL star Nathan Sobey (SPC 2008), pictured above,- who has just signed a deal to play with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League competition. Nathan will become the first SPC Old Boy ever to represent an NBA team. If…

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Introducing the new SPC Business Directory App

St Patrick’s College is excited to launch a new initiative aimed at harnessing the power of our community – the St Patrick’s College Business Directory App. – The SPC Business Directory App provides a unique opportunity for members of our College community, ie current families, Old Collegians and suppliers to promote their businesses, products and/or…

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Congratulations to Danny Moore (SPC 1983-84)

We catch up with one of the College’s long-standing staff members, current teacher and Old Collegian Danny Moore (SPC 1983-84), who was recently recognised by the Catholic Education Office with an award for 30-years of service to education.- Well done Danny! – Danny, tell us about your time as a student at SPC. My initial…

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Where are they now – Paul McKee (SPC 1992-97)

The College reconnects with Paul McKee (SPC 1992-97), pictured above with his family,– who had a great time recently returning to St Patrick’s College for his Class of 1997 20-Year Reunion, looking as young as the day he left.   Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Time has certainly flown and I can’t…

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