News
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…
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…
Where are they now – Aaron Lewicki (SPC 2005-10)
The College reconnects with Aaron Lewicki (SPC 2005-10)– who credits his time at SPC for nurturing his passion to- continue helping others,- organising approximately 30 Edmund Rice Camps since finishing school. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since SPC I have worked as an ABA Therapist with ‘Helping Hands Early Intervention…
Where are they now – Gavin James (SPC 1970-75)
The College is reconnecting with Gavin James (SPC 1970-75), who has enjoyed a successful developing career and now operates Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I worked in family business in Ballarat before buying into an equipment rental company in Melbourne. I lived in Melbourne before selling…
Young Gallipoli soldier’s medals preserved
The framed medals and effects of Gallipoli soldier, Private Noel Gambetta (SPC 1912), pictured above,- have been preserved forever after being spotted on an online auction website recently. The beautifully-framed memorabilia was purchased by Xavier College in Melbourne, where Noel was also a student, with his older brothers. The framed display contains the World War…
Solving the mystery behind an old silver trophy
The College received a call from the son of an Old Collegian recently who was delving into the history of a beautiful and ornate silver cup found in his late father’s possession. Michael O’Connor said the silver trophy, now in his possession, was won by his father Bernard O’Connor at a SPC event back in…
Where are they now – Br Laurie Collins
The College reconnects with former principal Br Laurie Collins who shares many memories of his time at St Patrick’s College- and explains his life’s work since then. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? Since completing my 10 years (1992-2001) as Principal of St Patrick’s, I have experienced a remarkably varied and interesting…
Where are they now – Gavin Greer (SPC 1951-55)
The College reconnects with former boarder Gavin Greer (SPC 1951-55) who fulfilled a lifelong dream of joining the Navy and has since retired to travel with his wife of 53 years. Three generations of the Greer family are pictured in this Anzac Day 2016 photo, with- Gavin, pictured right, ex POATC, with his grandson in…
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…
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…
