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In Memory – Geoffrey Hoare
Respected former Magistrate Geoffrey Hoare (SPC 1947-49) died on June 22 after a long battle with MND (Motor Neurone Disease). Geoff was a boarder from Horsham and had three sisters, Geraldine, Pauline and Denise. Geoff is pictured- here with his sister,- Pauline,- who was the first woman to become a Cabinet minister and- part of…
Where Are They Now – Mark Kennedy
The College reconnects with Mark Kennedy- (SPC 1992-97) who has- enjoyed a varied teaching career and is currently Deputy Principal at St Joseph’s College, Geelong. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I graduated in 1997 and then studied at ACU Aquinas campus where I completed a Bachelor of Education. While studying, I…
OCA Regional Dinner – Warrnambool
A group of Old Collegians, including brothers- Keith Jubb (SPC1944-49)- and Alan Jubb (1954-59), pictured,- enjoyed some lively conversation and good times with fellow SPC Old Boys at the- St Patrick’s College Old Collegians Association regional dinner at Warrnambool recently. About 15 Old Boys were hosted by Old Boy Lucas Reid (SPC 1989-94) at his…
Old Boy publishes new book
Old Boy John Molony (SPC 1942-44), Professor Emeritus of History at ANU and Adjunct Professor at the Australian Catholic University has recently published his latest book -Don Luigi Sturzo: The Father of Social Democracy-. The book was published in June by Connor Court Publishing and is the former St Patrick’s College student’s 16th book. That’s…
Births & Marriages – August 2016
Our SPC community has had plenty of exciting news recently: * Garth Kydd (SPC 1995-2000) and wife Cynna welcomed their fourth son, Loxley Victor, (pictured) on May 6.- Loxley is a brother for Kingston, Harrington and Webster and another beautiful grandson for Glenis Kydd (current staff member). * Brett Earl (current staff member) was able…
2016 Herald Sun Shield Grand Final Match Report
Herald Sun Shield Grand Final – St Joseph’s College 7 -“ 17 -“ 59- Defeated – St Patrick’s College 8 -“ 10 -“ 58 Goal Kickers: Aiden Domic, Jacob Brown, Izaac Johnson 2, Max Scales, Tanna Blackney-Noter 1 Best Players: Jordyn Cotter, Bailey VanDeHeuval, Hasker Dawborn, Jake McQueen, Tom Williamson – St Joseph’s College, Geelong…
Support 1st XVIII in Herald Sun Shield Grand Final
Good afternoon all Old Collegians and friends of St Patrick’s College, As you are probably aware our 1st XVIII football team has continued its amazing run of victories and will compete for its seventh consecutive Herald Sun Shield at the MCG this Saturday afternoon from 1.50pm. We take on our rivals from St Joseph’s College,…
Old Boy News
Old Collegian, Brownlow Medallist and College Legend Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52) has been appointed the Australian Ambassador for an international reunion of members of the Gleeson family and will travel to Ireland in August. Anyone interested in more information about the Gleeson reunion should visit http://gleesongathering.blogspot.ie It was the end of an era recently for…
Where our Old Boys are catching up
Have a look a for some familiar faces through our- photo galleries from recent informal events- and and see where our Old Collegians have been catching up. The images are from recent OCA events, including photos from the 2016 Reunion Season featuring members of the Classes of 2011, 2006, 1996, 1986 and 1976. We also…
Obituaries – June 2016 – Second Edition
Gerard (Jack) Leonard Gannon (SPC 1964-1970) died from coronary complications in late 2015 aged 62 years. Jack attended SPC from Grade 6 in 1964 to Form VI in 1970. He was a popular student with a keen sense of humour and an accomplished sportsman. In his final year, he was a member of the 2nd…