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Old Collegians
Our OCA vice-president Ben Martin (SPC 2009-14)
The College chats to our new vice-president of the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association, Ben Martin (SPC 2009-14). – Where has life taken you since your student days wearing the -green, white and blue-? After applying to study a Bachelor Degree in primary education, I soon deferred after receiving a job offer to work…
Honouring excellence at St Patrick’s College
Meredith Music Festival co-founder, disability campaigner, former College Captain and all-round advocate for academic excellence Chris Nolan (SPC 1980-85) will be inducted as a Legend of St Patrick’s College in August this year. Mr Nolan headlines an incredible line up of high achievers who will be honoured at the evening. 2016 Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer…
OCA Kenya Experience
The St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association wishes to explore the possibility of conducting an international mission trip to Kenya. We are looking to partner with Camps International to offer our Old Collegians the opportunity to attend a three-week Mission Tour to Kenya in mid-to-late 2018. This life-enhancing expedition will include living alongside rural communities,…
Old Boys in the News – May 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy boys in all sectors, including: Well done to Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07), who- has designed the Richmond Football Club’s special 2017 Indigenous round jumper which will likely be worn by three other Old Collegians, Shaun Grigg (SPC 2001-06),- Dan Rioli (SPC 2012-15), pictured above,- and Dan Butler (SPC 2009-14).-…
Visit SPC in St Arnaud and Mildura
St Patrick’s Primary, St Arnaud Information Session Tuesday May 16 commencing at 5 pm – On Tuesday May 16 at 5 pm St Patrick’s College will travel to the regional town of St Arnaud to conduct an Information Session at St Patrick’s Primary School. – Prospective families will be able to hear about the exciting…
2019 Year 7 Enrolment and Scholarship information
2019 Year 7 Enrolment – Applications for 2019 close on Friday December 1, 2017. – If you are considering a Catholic education for your son, St Patrick’s College offers an education delivering academic excellence, a strong focus on social justice, sports, and the arts. Enrolments for 2019 Year 7 are now open and you are…
Catching up with new OCA president Allan McKinnon
The College catches up with Allan McKinnon (SPC1966-69), the new president of our St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association. I spent the years 1966-69 as a student at SPC. I came off a dairy farm from a little place called Ecklin South, which is just south of Terang in the Western District. I was one…
Where are they now – Fr Hugh Thomas (SPC 1956)
The College reconnects with Fr Hugh Thomas (SPC 1956) who spent much of his life as a missionary priest in the Philippines. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After my ordination, in Ararat, by my uncle Bishop Frank Thomas of Geraldton WA, in July, 1965, I was appointed to the Philippines, which…
Where are they now – James Dunn (SPC 2003-08)
The College reconnects with James Dunn (SPC 2003-08) who remembers the Year 9 camps as some of his best memories at St Patrick’s and has since joined the Royal Australian Navy and is now subcontracting for the NBN. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I worked at…
Where are they now – Alastair Lee (SPC1989-90+)
The College reconnects with Alastair Lee (SPC 1989-90 and 1992-93) who travels the globe in his role as the University of Tasmania’s Associate Director for Alumni Relations. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After finishing at the College in 1993, I went on to complete a Bachelor Commerce/Law at Deakin University. I then…