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Old Boys in the News – February 2017
Our Old Boys have been busy in the news lately, including: Dallas Willsmore (SPC 2010-13) could well have a job in the media post footy -“ watch the Old Boy interview his Hawks teammates on Family Day. To watch the footage, go to this link Ballarat and District Trotting Club’s long-time administrator Dennis Foley (SPC…
A “Jirik” returns after three decades
After 31 years a -Jirik- has returned to St Patrick’s College. Adam Jirik, son of Andrew Jirik (1980 -1985) commenced Year 7 in the green, white and blue this year.- Andrew relocated with his family to Ballarat at the start of the year; Adam’s twin sister commenced at Loreto Ballarat (Tess spent Years 5 and…
Where are they now – Nathan Porter (1992-97)
The College reconnects with Nathan Porter (SPC 1992-97), who is looking forward to catching up with his old classmates at- his 20-Year (1997) Class Reunion in May. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Life over the last 20 years has had many twists and turns. In a nutshell, the first 10…
Where are they now – Kain Ford (2009-10)
The College reconnects with Kain Ford (SPC 2009-10), who has been busy since leaving SPC, opening up his own online marketing agency, setting up a clothing brand with a fellow Old Collegian and is signed up to play in the QAFL this season. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since leaving St…
OCA Year in Review
St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association President Mr Michael Kearney has penned his year in review, recounting several major highlights for our Old Collegians. What a busy and exciting year for the St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association as we welcomed two new initiatives (the MENtal Business Brekky and the Unsung Heroes Dinner) which brought…
College to install reflective garden
St Patrick’s College will install Ballarat’s first permanent monument in recognition of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse with the construction of a reflective garden at the front of the College. The enclosed garden will be a permanent, visible and accessible monument that will forever stand as a symbol of the College’s deep remorse…
Callum Linnane on the national stage
Congratulations to Callum Linnane (SPC 2008) who has been named winner of the Telstra Ballet Dancer of the Year! What an incredible achievement for Callum on the national stage. To read more about Callum’s amazing rise, go to this link To read more about Callum’s love of dance and journey, go to this link And…
Get ready for Class Reunions in 2017
The month of May will be jampacked with St Patrick’s College Class Reunions and we want to see as many Old Boys there as possible. We will be celebrating the Classes of 2012, 2007, 1997, 1987 and 1977. As the College will be sending out personal invitations, we need your correct contact details. Please click…
Where are they now – Kelvin Porter
The College reconnects with Kelvin Porter (SPC 1968-73), who has an incredible bond with SPC. Kelvin attended St Patrick’s as a student, returned as a popular teacher to the boys in the 1980s and 1990s and has also proudly witnessed his three sons become St Paddy boys. What were your various roles and responsibilities…
Old Boy saves family from deportation
We were delighted recently to hear the following story from Old Collegian and inducted College Legend John Mooney (SPC 1960-65)- of his tireless dedication to help a desperate family look forward to a bright future. Read this lovely story from John Mooney… “On Friday, 15th August, 2014, I received the great honour of being inducted…
